MEDIA PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

Under the supervision of Public relations and Communications Directorate , individual should be responsible to  conceptualize and design a wide variety of Health multimedia programs using a computer and graphics software. Work in tandem with the Public relation and communication Directorate  video and print production to ensure duplication, collation and distribution and dissemination.  

• Write scripts edit and create layouts for publications, information displays, TV and  radio spot,  documentary, different contents  for the ministry web site and Intranet; assist in the production of multimedia presentations.
• Consult with Director to determine needs; communicates with assigned case team  to maintain customer satisfaction; works closely with Directorate staff to ensure consistency and aligned mission accomplishment;
  • Operate a variety of Digital equipment
  • Operate a variety of post print finishing equipment
  • Take photographs for publications.
  • Assist in crafting messages when appropriate
  • Maintain confidential information appropriately and exercise good judgment when communicating with the public.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain regular attendance.

• Electronic media communications to include computerized text-editing word- processing equipment, television and internet.
  • Public health system operations, policies and programs.
  • Creative writing and editing skills.
  • Organization and planning skills.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Various life styles and community groups.

ABILITY TO:

• Work  flexible  hours,  including  evenings,  weekends,  or  beyond  the  regularly scheduled work day with little or no advance notice.
•  Analyze technical educational material and present it in easy-to-understand formats for general audience.

•  Proficiency in the use of personal computers and desktop publishing.
•  Maintain confidential information appropriately and exercise good judgment when communicating to the public.
•  Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
•  Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
•  Work independently with little direction.
•   Plan and organize work.
•   Meet schedules and time lines.

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field and a minimum of six years of professional experience in communications, public relations, journalism, education or a related field; including writing and editing a wide variety of public information materials; news media and management experience preferred. 

• Ongoing video-editing software training official certificate
• Official letter required for work experiences
• Official relies from previous working organization

• Edit and produce a multimedia content (video, audio and print) as well as a television and radio programs, magazine, PSAs and newsletters and external news paper maintaining high creative and professional standard. Able to write engaging scripts, deliver high impact content, as well as do own interviews and reports.
• Be willing to present or perform at the microphone and video camera as and when needed, in studio, on-location and in the field.
• Evaluate and respond to feedback from stakeholders, colleagues and the audience at large in form of letters, SMS or email.
• Be willing and able to contribute to the ministry’s newsletter, news paper and magazine.
• Be able to frame and write effective press releases to the broader media and help the directorate with tasks of media relations, if needed.
• Conceptualize and produce high impact, creative PSAs (public Service Announcements)
• Supply content to Federal; Ministry of Health website, reflecting key achievements of program and strategy
• Provide mentoring and capacity building, as and when needed, for Ministry of Health Communications Officers
• Able to use a range of video and audio digital equipment recording and editing in the widely used software to the highest professional standards. (if necessary training will be given.)
• Demonstrate strong understanding of the National Health Development plan, public media editorial values and ability to put the same into practice
• Be responsible for efficient and cost-effective use of allocated resources and production budgets
• Be willing to take on new or different roles, as required
• Maintain regular and clear communication with the public relations Director. Monitor and evaluate media impact and inform results to the Directorate

Administration skill 

• Understand simple budgeting and keep track of expenditure
• Pass on all necessary documents relating to broadcast output to relevant Documentation staff in the Ministry.
• The producer will be required to save document both soft and hard copies of each output in the directorate documentation center for further use.

This position is a local position , therefore it is open only for nationals  of Ethiopia 

1. Contract type - Local Individual Contract Agreement -LICA
2. Contract level - LICA 8
3. Contract duration -  One year subject to budget availability, project status and performance 

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.