Assc Video Production Officer

Before submitting an application, UNHCR staff members intending to apply to this Job Opening are requested to consult the Recruitment and Assignments Policy (RAP, UNHCR/HCP/2017/2 and the Recruitment and Assignments Administrative Instruction (RAAI), UNHCR/AI/2017/7 OF 15 August 2017.

Associate Video Production Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The digital age has changed the communications landscape radically in the past decade altering the way we communicate.  In line with its Global Communications Strategy, UNHCR requires the services of highly skilled visual thinkers who are capable to use of technologies to develop creative solutions to the organization communications challenges, a to video producers capable of identifying, shooting, scripting, editing, and packaging videos for publication on its core websites and social media channels and for distribution to media partners. This body of work may include producing news and feature packages, pieces to camera, social media edits, single- or multiple-camera interviews, livestreamed or recorded events Instagram stories, serialized stories and short documentaries. It involve filming in the field as well as, on some occasions, in office or studio contexts. The overarching aim is to produce timely, accurate and compelling videos that help us lead the narrative on forced displacement, generate empathy and mobilize action.

To do their jobs well, UNHCR¿s video producers need to cultivate a keen understanding of our target audiences ¿ including the substantive themes and video formats that resonate deeply, convey messages effectively and spark quality engagement. They must be vigilant about editorial and journalistic standards, attentive to protection concerns and political sensitivities, and focused on communicating successfully with key demographics. It is imperative that they are aware of the technical requirements and restrictions of different platforms and devices, including social media and smartphones, and that they document their work with accurate shot lists, dope sheets and other metadata.

The video producers¿ functions, working relationships and skills specializations vary depending on language, location, grade, and whether they sit within a country operation, a regional bureau or the Global Communications Service. For example, some will mainly produce original content, teaming up with a dedicated camera/editor; some will produce, shoot and edit on their own; and some will primarily adapt videos produced in other languages, adjusting tone of voice to suit audiences and platforms.

The Associate Video Production Officer reports to the Regional Communications Hub Manager in Mexico City, working closely with the Head of the Video Unit in Geneva, and liaising closely with colleagues handling media relations, text, photos, social media and electronic publishing. Focusing on displacement issues across Latin America, the incumbent is expected to identify, report, shoot, script, edit and package video content in English and Spanish for publication on UNHCR¿s global web and social media channels and distribution to media companies.


All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

- Conceive, strategize and develop creative audio-visual content to support regional communications priorities, key messages and UNHCR work positioning.   
- Write, film, edit and package audio-visual content in English and Spanish for different audiences (general public, donors, policy makers) and different outlets( UNHCR¿s global web,  social media channels, news media)Adapt videos originally produced in English for Spanish-speaking audiences, adjusting tone of voice to suit audiences and platforms.
- Ensure that videos are aligned with UNHCR¿s communications priorities and key messages and are closely coordinated with briefing notes, web stories, photos, campaigns and social media output.
- Ensure adherence to journalistic and editorial standards, including accuracy and consistency.
- Liaise with relevant colleagues in country operations, bureaux and divisions to clarify factual questions, address protection concerns, weigh political sensitivities and optimize messaging.
- Ensure that video footage is properly logged and transcoded, with accurate shot lists, dope sheets and metadata.
- Ensure that edited videos (and raw footage or clips, when requested) are sent to the Video Unit in Geneva and/or uploaded to Refugees Media in accordance with standard protocol.
- Communicate clearly the vision for projects through presentations, concept notes or scripts.
- Work with social media, PSP and field communications colleagues to optimize and promote video content, with an eye to maximizing engagement among target audiences.
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
or P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education
Journalism;
Film;
Media Studies;
Communications;
or other relevant field.
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses
Video production;
Video editing;
Multimedia storytelling;
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in video production, ideally producing, shooting, scripting and editing news and feature packages for a media company and/or a human rights or humanitarian organization.
Desirable:
Experience editing videos with a nonlinear video editing system, preferably Adobe Premiere Pro, and motion graphics software, preferably Adobe After Effects. Experience working with a digital asset management system. Experience working in a developing country or field location. Good knowledge of the UN, UNHCR, refugees, human rights and humanitarian issues.

Functional Skills
Video production for digital platforms (including news organizations);
Multimedia storytelling;
Journalism (incl. print, broadcast, photography, video, layout & graphics);
Digital content production;
Social media content production;
Experience using digital asset management systems;
Digital journalism;
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. C001L2 - Accountability Level 2
C002L2 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 2
C003L2 - Communication Level 2
C004L2 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 2
C005L2 - Client & Result Orientation Level 2
C006L2 - Organizational Awareness Level 2
M001L2 - Empowering and Building Trust Level 2
M003L2 - Judgement and Decision Making Level 2
X002L2 - Innovation and Creativity Level 2
X005L2 - Planning and Organizing Level 2
X007L2 - Political Awareness Level 2

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

For those people applying for High Risk Duty Stations, we strongly encourage them – before deciding to apply- to read the country specific security and welfare country profiles which can be found on the Intranet under Support Services - Duty of Care (https://intranet.unhcr.org/en/support-services/duty-of-care.html). Ensuring staff are better informed is part of the increased attention UNHCR is paying to Duty of Care.

 

Staff after having applied to High Risk Duty Stations will have access to country specific information webinars with Field Safety Section (FSS) and Staff Welfare Section (SWS) colleagues and provided with a tool to test their psychological preparedness for serving in High Risk Duty Stations. Applicants who applied for a position in a High Risk country will receive, after the deadline for applications has expired, a joint invitation from the Staff Welfare Section (SWS) and the Field Safety Section (FSS) to participate in these webinars. During the Webinars, latest updates on security and well-being will be provided, and FSS and SWS will address questions raised by participants. Applicants are highly encouraged to benefit, when applicable, from all measures as they provide most up-to-date security and well-being information helpful to assess staff’s readiness to serve in a High Risk Duty Station. A Staff Welfare Officer will also be available, if and when required, to discuss with interested applicants the results of the psychological preparedness tool as well as readiness for assignment in High Risk Duty Stations.

 

Please note that the closing date for all vacancies in this addendum is Tuesday 25 June 2019 (midnight Geneva time).