Job Title: Multimedia and Studio Associate
Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Host entity: WHO
Assignment country: Egypt
Expected start date: 03/09/2023
Sustainable Development Goal: 3. Good health and well-being
Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Expert
Type: Onsite
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Cairo
Details
Mission and objectives
The World Health Organization serves as the directing and
coordinating authority for public health within the United Nations system. WHO
seeks to promote health, ensure everyone can attain the highest level of
health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable through partnerships,
people and countries.
Context
Strategic Communications For Health (SCH) unit is an
integrated part of the Department of Communications, Resource Mobilization and
Partnership (CRP) at the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
(WHO/EMRO). The unit’s Strategic Objective is to reinforce WHO’s role as the
trusted health authority, and to share evidence-based health information in the
Region.The program’s specific objectives are to: • Reach the public, donors,
media and other stakeholders with accurate, timely and appealing information
through traditional and innovative platforms to: ▪ promote WHO’s impact and
credibility as the leading voice for public health; ▪ highlight heath needs
across the region though human stories; ▪ communicate health risks and dispel
misinformation. • Enhance WHO’s capacity to communicate for health, foster
partnerships with the media and other key stakeholders, and attract resources
for strategic priorities; • Reaffirm WHO staff’s knowledge of and pride in the
work of the Organization; • Advise senior management on issues that affect
WHO’s reputation and credibility.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Technical Manager
SCH/CRP and the overall guidance of Director/CRP, the Multimedia and Studio
Associate, is a member of the Corporate Communications team. The incumbent will
be assigned to produce high-quality and compelling audio-visual and multimedia content
in a timely and accurate manner. He/she will provide input to improve the
usability, functionality, operations and maintenance of the WHO/EMRO multimedia
studio. This function needs engagement with Corporate, Programme and Emergency
Communication teams, as well as subject matter experts to identify audiovisual
needs and support with planning and producing content that is line with WHO
communications style, principles and standards. The Multimedia and Studio
Associate will perform the following duties: 1. Create compelling and engaging
audiovisual and multimedia content including audio and video interviews,
recorded statements and presentations, short videos, b-roll, animated info
graphics, photographs, podcasts and other materials. 2. Provide audiovisual
services for corporate, programme, and emergency communication teams, as well
as communication channels and platforms team, including but not limited to,
during press conferences, meetings, events, missions, campaigns, and other
related occasions. 3. Maintain WHO audiovisual studio and equipment, look after
assets and ensure maintenance services are undertaken periodically. 4. Support
enhancing and upgrading the studio’s infrastructure, equipment (hardware and
software) when deemed necessary 5. Provide technical and administrative support
for contracting external suppliers such as photographers, video cameraperson
and audiovisual production companies. This includes: drafting bidding
documents, selection reports, comparison tables, etc. 6. Contribute to communications
audiovisual surge capacity work and deploy to the field when needed for
emergency communications or support to countries and regions 7. Support
developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) guidelines and digital
platforms for studio operation as well as audiovisual productions to ensure
workflow is efficient and optimized to meet deadlines and targets 8. Keep up to
date with new technological trends and developments in the audiovisual and
multimedia fields in order to maximize WHO’s capabilities to create engaging
content with impact and to reach new audiences 9. Establish and maintain an
archive of audio visual products in a systematic manner and contribute to WHO
global and regional archiving platforms. 10. Contribute to the development and
delivery of training and provision of peer support on audiovisual best
practices to relevant colleagues across the WHO Communication network in the
Region. Results/expected outputs: • As an active WHO/EMRO team member,
efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support
rendered to WHO/EMRO and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his
functions, including: • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is
systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout
the assignment. • Increased quantity and enhanced quality of audiovisual and
multimedia products. • Timely delivery of creative concepts and quality
audiovisual solutions for corporate, programme, and emergency campaigns,
events, and missions. • Improved planning and a more systematic implementation
of audiovisual and multimedia projects. • WHO EMRO multimedia studio kept
functional, maintained, and upgraded according to ongoing and emerging
communication needs and technological trends. • A final statement of
achievements towards volunteerism for health and development during the
assignment.
Eligibility criteria
Age
35 - 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the
country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
15 years of experience in professional work experience at
the national and/or international level in multimedia production, audio/video
studio operations, video/photography developing animation, video editing, art
direction. Asset: Additional experience in Graphic Design is an asset, as is
experience working in the UN or other international development organizations.
Essential knowledge and the skills required for the position: • Full
Proficiency in Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, Videography, and Photography. •
Technical expertise in creation of audio-visual content for broadcast media and
social media channels; • Knowledge of latest audio-visual technology and
software; • Good presentation and design skills; • Excellent oral and written
skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills, headlines, captions,
metadata, storylines; • Creative thinking and high degree of visual
intelligence; • Proven skill in explaining technical matters to clients without
digital knowledge; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in
various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet;
familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
Area(s) of expertise
Communication, Arts and design
Driving license
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Languages
Arabic, Level: Working knowledge, Required English, Level:
Fluent, Required French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Master degree or equivalent in in a relevant field e.g.
digital production, photo journalism, marketing, advertising, mass
communication, or other fields related to multimedia production; - *strong
candidates with a Bachelor’s degree complemented with extensive relevant work
experience may be considered*.
Competencies and values
• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations
relevant to WHO/EMRO; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or
transferrable to WHO/EMRO procedures and rules; discretion, political
sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good
judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors,
especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy,
personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and
willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently
under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively,
accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity:
demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and WHO/EMRO in daily
activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains;
resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are
in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action
in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or
authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively
across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to
establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations
in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity
and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender,
religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender
equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and
men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and
provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous
learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of
new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work
environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and
problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an
efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan,
coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with
conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; •
Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written
communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely;
ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and
empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel,
volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse
backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of
different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and
work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical
hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments
for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and
to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;
• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which
includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment
towards WHO/EMRO’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Cairo, Egypt is a family duty station with a wide range of
services (health, education, and leisure) and good living conditions. It has
long been a center of the region’s political and cultural life, with high
levels of tourism. Like other similar cities, Cairo offers good quality of life
in terms of access to shopping centers, banks, medical services, educational facilities,
cultural events, etc. The Arab Republic of Egypt has a unique geographical
position in Northeast Africa, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, on the
Mediterranean and Red Sea, and its connection to Sub Saharan Africa through the
Nile Valley. UN Expert Volunteer gets the following package: • Volunteer Living
Allowance (around EGP 29,727/Month) • Entry Lump-Sum = USD 400 (one-time
payment paid in EGP) • Exit Lump-Sum upon completion of the contract. • Medical
and life Insurance premium/Cigna (100%) and dependents policy. • Access to UNV
E-Campus for training and learning including access to LinkedIn learning.
Further entitlements and information are available at:
https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme
that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to
achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part
of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to
combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights
and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender
identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability,
pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be
subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2
(Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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