Animator at icipe - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology

Overall, Purpose of the Job

• The candidate will be responsible for developing videos and animations of training manuals, user guides on edible insect farming and insect-based product development and utilization, and commercialization under the Insects for Food, Feed and Other Uses program (INSEFF).

Specific Duties

• Develop audio-visual and animated manuals and guides on edible insects farming for food, feed and other products.
• Develop cartoon videos and short films for dissemination of INSEFF program technologies.
• Aid in the maintenance of the INSEFF program website through regular update of content/information, in liaison with the communication unit.
• Participate in the dissemination of INSEFF program technologies through online/digital platforms
• Assist in the training farmers and other stakeholders on edible insect farming
• Dissemination of INSEFF program technologies through workshops and conferences.
• Preparation of progress reports.
• Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor or senior INSEFF program team.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Diploma in Animation, Videography or relevant field with one year of relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of field experience film development and direction, animation, translation, modeling, video editing, and photography.
• Experience in website maintenance and use of different social media platforms.
• Experience in community engagement, storytelling and edible insect farming.

Other Desirable Attributes

• Knowledge and skills in film development and direction, 2D and 3D animation, video editing, modelling, script writing and translation.
• Fluency in English, Swahili and other languages is essential.
• Computer literacy, online content development and social media.
• High degree of organization, adaptability, and prioritization.
• Good reporting and communication skills.