Location:

New York, United States
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

CONTRACTOR
Posted:

3 weeks ago
Category:

Graphic Design and Multimedia, Language and Writing Services
Deadline:

19/09/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Job Purpose and Organizational Context

The Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) is responsible for positioning UNDP as the world’s leading global development network, promoting its global authority and thought leadership on sustainable development and the interconnected issues of poverty, inequality, and climate change. BERA leads and supports UNDP in building and nurturing strategic relationships and alliances essential to achieving its mission. Creating strong political and financial backing for UNDP by providing partners and supporters with a clear understanding of what UNDP does and how our mission, capabilities and flagship services relate to them. The Bureau leads UNDP’s work on innovative and diversified partnerships and ways of financing the Decade of Action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It is also responsible for global campaigns on critical development issues, which aim to inform government policies and build partnerships around high-impact solutions. BERA coordinates and sets corporate standards across the functions of partnerships, marketing and communications within UNDP and leads on external communications.

The Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy is positioned around three service lines; Public Partnership; Advocacy, Marketing and Communications; and Private and Finance Partners, all working in close collaboration and coordination under the guidance of the Directorate and with the support of the Management Support Unit and Strategic Analysis and Engagement team.

BERA has a robust network of Representation Offices (Brussels, Copenhagen, Geneva, Tokyo and Washington D.C.) and Regional Teams in five hubs (Africa, Arab States, Asia Pacific, Europe and CIS, and Latin American and the Caribbean) co-led with Regional Bureaux, all of which play a critical role in audience centric communications and management and strengthening of relationships with Public and Private Partners to help build a strong brand for UNDP within the local ecosystem.

The Photo-Video Editor is part of the Digital Communications Studio and will be supervised by the Digital Production Lead. He/she will build UNDP’s capacity for visual communications through professional and creative use of photography and videography.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Digital Production Lead in the Digital Communications Studio (DCS) , the Photo-Video Editor will:

Responsible for the creation of high-quality videos and photos for UNDP’s communications, marketing and advocacy campaign;
Collaborate with digital editors and producers to create compelling visual and mixed-format multimedia stories and products to achieve communication goals;
Produce high-quality visual content (videos, photos, infographics etc) to showcase UNDP’s programmatic work and as content for flagship campaigns and events;
Produce high-quality content for UNDP’s corporate partnership with Samsung to provide photos, videos, and multimedia visual stories; content for social media and the ‘Samsung Global Goals’ app to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Generation17, including coverage during high-level events and engagements. Production support includes creative direction, photography, filming, editing, and publishing.
Provide advisory support and guidance to Country Offices, Regional Bureaux and other UNDP offices on photography and video production including standards, formats and storytelling;
Provide photo and video guidance to and collaborate with outsourced production houses, agencies, experts and vendors to create top-quality digital media assets for internal clients;
Build UNDP’s capacity for visual communications by providing quality control assurance of photo assets in UNDP’s digital asset management system (DAM) and promoting the production and use of photos which meet photojournalistic and professional standards;
Identify professional photographers and videographers for assignments in various regions and countries;
Research and edit photos and videos for use on websites, social media and other digital platforms and for publications;
Take photographs and record video content at high‐level events and of UNDP executive leadership and take studio photographs for marketing purposes.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

The incumbent will be working under the direct supervision of the Digital Production Lead, Digital Communications Studio and overall guidance of the Senior Management of the Advocacy, Marketing and Communications Group in BERA.

Competencies

Core
Achieve Results:	LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively:	LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously:	LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility:	LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
Act with Determination:	LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
Engage and Partner:	LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:	LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Business Management	Communication	Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Business Management	Digital Awareness and Literacy	Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed
Business Direction and Strategy	System Thinking	Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
Business Direction & Strategy	Effective Decision Making	Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources
Business Direction & Strategy	Negotiation and Influence	Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiates mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates win-win situations
Business Management	Project management	Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
Digital & Innovation	Digital learning & development	Knowledge of digital learning methods and ability to design and develop digital learning programmes.

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum education requirements:

Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in photography, film, video production, broadcast journalism or another related field is required, or
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in above areas in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master´s degree.

Minimum years of relevant experience:

A minimum of five (5) years (with Master’s Degree) or seven (7) years (with Bachelor´s Degree) of relevant work experience in all aspects of video/photo production including filming, scripting, storytelling, editing, and dissemination;
Proven ability to conceptualize and create photography and video products which follow editorial direction;
Ability to produce, optimize and edit photographs and videos at professional level;
Ability to maintain a high-quality digital asset management (DAM) system;

Required skills:

Videography

Ability to conceptualize and create video content which follows editorial direction
Ability to produce, optimize and edit video content at a professional level
High proficiency with Adobe Premiere and/or Final Cut Pro
Working knowledge of After Effects and/or Motion
Possess a working, current knowledge of the field of videography, especially broadcast and social media

Photography

Ability to conceptualize and create photography which follows editorial direction
Ability to produce, optimize and edit photographs at professional level
High proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
Possess a working, current knowledge of the field of photography especially photojournalism

Asset management

Ability to administer a digital asset management (DAM) system
Ability to maintain quality control of photo assets in a DAM

Multimedia

Ability to conceptualize and produce multimedia stories for targeted audiences such as media and general public

Desired skills:

Advise and Support

Focuses on impact and result for the client
Responds to requests from offices around the world in a timely manner

Managing Complexity

Demonstrates openness and ability to manage change
Ability to work productively in various team and multicultural settings

Digital storytelling

Experience using platforms to produce digital stories, ie Exposure, Drupal, or similar

Teleprompter

Experience recording video messages and operating a teleprompter.

Required Language(s)

Fluency in English is required.
Working knowledge of French and Spanish is desired.

Professional Certificates

A professional certification in training, learning management or facilitation is an asset but not a requirement.

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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