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About the Region
The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding - including in some of the world’s most challenging environments. By leveraging our collective expertise and global networks, GPO supports UNOPS’ strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries. We work closely with major global partners - including governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies - to deliver a wide range of services, such as project management, fund management, hosting services, and HR support.
About the Country/Multi-Country Office
From Geneva, UNOPS facilitates the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), working with governments, other United Nations (UN) agencies and partners by providing quality servces, integrated solutions and management support through strategic, cost-effective and results-oriented approches. This includes supporting platforms and hosting high-profile, flagship initiatives and funds focusing on health, nutrition, water and sanitation, sustainable cities, environment, energy, climate and trade. UNOPS is a recognized resource for the UN system in Geneva – from fund management and oversight and advisory services, to providing hosting solutions to a range of global initiatives, as well as operational support to partner organizations.
About the Group
From Geneva, UNOPS facilitates the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), working with governments, other United Nations (UN) agencies and partners by providing quality servces, integrated solutions and management support through strategic, cost-effective and results-oriented approches. This includes supporting platforms and hosting high-profile, flagship initiatives and funds focusing on health, nutrition, water and sanitation, sustainable cities, environment, energy, climate and trade. UNOPS is a recognized resource for the UN system in Geneva – from fund management and oversight and advisory services, to providing hosting solutions to a range of global initiatives, as well as operational support to partner organizations.
Job Specific Context
EOF is a global partnership that works with governments and partners to improve education and employment outcomes through outcomes-based financing. EOF communicates across education, employment, systems change and impact investing, and uses evidence and storytelling to explain its programmes, partnerships and results.
EOF produces videos, animations, podcasts, impact stories, photography and digital campaign assets for communications, advocacy, fundraising and thought leadership. Much of this work is managed in-house, but external production support is required when internal capacity is constrained or specialist expertise is needed.
EOF is therefore establishing a roster of trusted multimedia storytellers, producers and editors who can be engaged flexibly for individual assignments.
Role Purpose
The consultant will provide creative and production support on a project-by-project basis, taking assignments from an agreed brief through to final delivery. Work may range from editing existing footage and materials to developing complete storytelling products from concept, script or storyboard to finished asset.
The arrangement will operate as a framework agreement or retainer for an initial period of 12 months, with possible extension subject to performance and organizational needs. Individual assignments, timelines and budgets will be agreed separately. No minimum volume of work is guaranteed.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Creative development and storytelling
- Translate complex education, employment, financing and social-impact topics into accessible narratives, creative concepts, scripts and storyboards.
- Develop stories that communicate EOF's mission, programmes, partnerships and impact accurately and engagingly for defined audiences and channels.
Multimedia production
- Produce and edit short- and long-form videos, social media video, motion graphics, animations, explainers, podcasts, interviews and documentary-style content as commissioned.
- Support photography selection and editing, written impact stories, human-interest features, event highlights and integrated multimedia packages where required.
Digital content packages
- Create platform-appropriate campaign assets, content series and cut-down versions suitable for websites, social media, presentations, events and partner use.
Production management and delivery
- Work independently from an agreed brief, coordinate inputs and feedback, and deliver high-quality products within the agreed scope, schedule and budget.
- Provide final approved files together with relevant source files and production assets in agreed formats, with appropriate permissions and usage information.
Expected results
- EOF has access to specialist production capacity and receives accurate, audience-focused multimedia products ready for publication or use.
- Each assignment is completed to the agreed creative brief, technical specifications, deadline and budget
Skills
Competencies
Education Requirements
Required
Advanced university degree (Master’s) in multimedia production, film, journalism, communications, animation, design or a related field.
A Bachelor's degree in multimedia production, film, journalism, communications, animation, design or a related field. with 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted instead of a Master's degree.
Desired
Professional training or certification in a relevant area of multimedia production or digital storytelling.
Experience Requirements
Required
A minimum of two (2) years professional experience in multimedia storytelling and content production, supported by a strong portfolio of relevant recent work.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more relevant areas, such as video editing and production, animation, motion graphics, podcast production, documentary storytelling, photography or written impact storytelling.
Excellent visual storytelling and narrative development skills, including the ability to make complex policy, development or social-impact topics engaging and accessible.
Ability to work independently, respond constructively to feedback and deliver high-quality products within tight deadlines.
Desired
Experience working with international organizations, foundations, sustainable or impact investors, or public-sector institutions.
Experience producing content related to education, employment, international development, systems change or impact investing.
Language Requirements
| Language | Proficiency Level | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| English | Fluent | Required |
Additional Information
- UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
- Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
- UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
- We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
- UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.
Terms and Conditions
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
- For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
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- All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
- It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.