Multimedia and Studio Associate

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

-

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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