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Mission and objectives
UNDP is a global knowledge network that promotes human development and connects countries with knowledge, experiences and resources to help people build better lives.
UNDP has supported Djibouti since 1979 in its solutions to development challenges and capacity building that will help them achieve the goals of sustainable development.
In line with the Djibouti National Development Strategy, the UNDAF and the UNDP Strategic Plan, we are committed to supporting the Government and people of Djibouti.
UNDP has supported Djibouti since 1979 in its solutions to development challenges and capacity building that will help them achieve the goals of sustainable development.
In line with the Djibouti National Development Strategy, the UNDAF and the UNDP Strategic Plan, we are committed to supporting the Government and people of Djibouti.
Context
UNDP has been supporting Djibouti since 1979 in developing its own solutions to development challenges and in strengthening capacities to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (2015-2030).
The 2030 Agenda is an action plan for people, the planet, and prosperity. It also aims to strengthen universal peace in greater freedom. It recognizes that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an essential requirement for sustainable development.
UNDP’s objectives in Djibouti is to end poverty in a diversified economy, build democratic governance with inclusive and efficient institutions, enhance the resilience of the country and population against climate change with a specific focus on youth, women and persons with disabilities. We advocate for positive change with knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build better lives.
The 2030 Agenda is an action plan for people, the planet, and prosperity. It also aims to strengthen universal peace in greater freedom. It recognizes that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an essential requirement for sustainable development.
UNDP’s objectives in Djibouti is to end poverty in a diversified economy, build democratic governance with inclusive and efficient institutions, enhance the resilience of the country and population against climate change with a specific focus on youth, women and persons with disabilities. We advocate for positive change with knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build better lives.
Task description
Under the supervision of the Resident Representative and Deputy Resident Representative, the International UNV Communication Officer will:
• Conceptualize, design, and produce creative, visually appealing, and platform-optimized multimedia content, including carousels, reels, stories, short videos, infographics, and animations, for local and global digital campaigns that support communication, advocacy, programmatic priorities) in alignment with UNDP Djibouti 5 years strategy (CPD)
• Keep the UNDP Djibouti website updated with ongoing relevant communication.
• Keep the UNDP annual event calendar up to date.
• Develop compelling storylines and scripts for videos, text on screen, subtitles, film videos/b-rolls and edit them and manage the full post-production process with media companies in alignment with UNDP guidelines and quality standards.
• Create and or support video edits based on existing and new footage to highlight human interest stories, and UNDP programs.
• Create youth and users-friendly content tailored for youth platforms (Instagram, TikTok etc), leveraging social media trends to amplify reach and engagement
• Lead in writing creative concepts, presenting themes, and briefings for content creation to be presented to various national and international partners.
• Collect photos and videos from field visits and live events to support real-time social media coverage including Instagram stories, piece-to-camera segments with key staff and partners and other content as needed (e.g., factographs, carousels).
• Lead the organization of UNDP public events from the communication aspects.
• Assist in coordinating with graphic designers, video editors, photographers, and other content implementers and support a brand-consistent high-quality output.
• Explore innovative digital tools to enhance creativity, accessibility, and efficiency in content creation and update the team regularly with new trends and potential to strengthen UNDP digital presence.
• Lead the writing of the UNDP annual report, ROAR, program fiches with contents from the program team, graphic design tasks, including layout, banners, report templates, PowerPoint presentations and any other design assignments.
• Participate actively to the following groups : UNCG, UN Partnership and be the communication focal point Point for RBAS
• Ensure content clearance, review and feedback with the supervisors
• Supervise the National Communication Assistant.
• Assist in any other related tasks as required or assigned by the supervisor.
• Conceptualize, design, and produce creative, visually appealing, and platform-optimized multimedia content, including carousels, reels, stories, short videos, infographics, and animations, for local and global digital campaigns that support communication, advocacy, programmatic priorities) in alignment with UNDP Djibouti 5 years strategy (CPD)
• Keep the UNDP Djibouti website updated with ongoing relevant communication.
• Keep the UNDP annual event calendar up to date.
• Develop compelling storylines and scripts for videos, text on screen, subtitles, film videos/b-rolls and edit them and manage the full post-production process with media companies in alignment with UNDP guidelines and quality standards.
• Create and or support video edits based on existing and new footage to highlight human interest stories, and UNDP programs.
• Create youth and users-friendly content tailored for youth platforms (Instagram, TikTok etc), leveraging social media trends to amplify reach and engagement
• Lead in writing creative concepts, presenting themes, and briefings for content creation to be presented to various national and international partners.
• Collect photos and videos from field visits and live events to support real-time social media coverage including Instagram stories, piece-to-camera segments with key staff and partners and other content as needed (e.g., factographs, carousels).
• Lead the organization of UNDP public events from the communication aspects.
• Assist in coordinating with graphic designers, video editors, photographers, and other content implementers and support a brand-consistent high-quality output.
• Explore innovative digital tools to enhance creativity, accessibility, and efficiency in content creation and update the team regularly with new trends and potential to strengthen UNDP digital presence.
• Lead the writing of the UNDP annual report, ROAR, program fiches with contents from the program team, graphic design tasks, including layout, banners, report templates, PowerPoint presentations and any other design assignments.
• Participate actively to the following groups : UNCG, UN Partnership and be the communication focal point Point for RBAS
• Ensure content clearance, review and feedback with the supervisors
• Supervise the National Communication Assistant.
• Assist in any other related tasks as required or assigned by the supervisor.
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