About this opportunity
WHO's Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) is looking for a Report Writer to join its Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Cluster as a UN Volunteer. The assignment is remote and runs for four weeks. The core task is to turn data from multiple technical teams into the Cluster's annual report, a document that summarizes achievements, challenges, and impact across the African Region. The EPR Cluster helps Member States prevent, detect, and respond to health emergencies. Its annual report is a key accountability tool, used by the Regional Emergency Director, partners, and communities. The UN Volunteer will work directly with the Regional Emergency Director, technical teams, and Program Area Managers to collect inputs, structure complex information, and produce a clear narrative that meets WHO reporting standards. The final report will support decision-making, partner engagement, and future strategic planning. The World Health Organization is the United Nations agency for public health, coordinating international responses to disease outbreaks and health crises. Its Africa office covers 47 Member States and has been central to responses for Ebola, COVID-19, cholera, and other emergencies across the continent. This volunteer role sits inside that operational structure, not in a research or academic setting. The work is fully remote, so you can be based anywhere with a reliable internet connection. The timeline is tight: a methodological note and outline in week one, a draft in week two, a revised draft in week three, and a final report in week four. You will need to work efficiently and communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders across different time zones.
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement, no relocation required
- Experience working with a major UN agency's emergency response operations
- Direct collaboration with the Regional Emergency Director and senior technical staff
- Opportunity to produce a high-visibility publication used for decision-making and partner engagement
Eligibility
- Degree in public health, communication, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in report drafting, data analysis, or business intelligence
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Basic skills in data presentation and document formatting
- Good knowledge of English and French, both required
- Knowledge of Portuguese is desirable but not required
Required Documents
- CV or resume detailing relevant experience
- Cover letter explaining your fit for the assignment
- Samples of previous reports or writing work, if available
How to Apply
- Prepare your CV and any supporting documents that show your report writing and data analysis experience.
- Review the assignment requirements and confirm you meet the language and experience criteria.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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- •Academic/Professional Alignment: Ensure your statement explicitly ties your past work in to World Health Organization (WHO)'s strategic goals.
- •Leadership Evidence: Selection panels heavily weigh demonstrated initiative, community impact, or research output.
- •Financial & Language Prerequisites: Confirm if Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificates can substitute for formal standardized language test fees.
