Audio - Visual Videographer at United Nations

Job RequirementsEducation:

High, secondary school

Work experience:

5 years

Language skills:

English

UN-Habitat is looking for an Audio-Visual Videographer , primarily based in Nairobi, Kenya, who is able to deliver a variety of different video and photo story packages to cover and to provide material for campaigns, events, projects and themes.

Qualifications/special skillsAcademic Qualifications:High School Diploma, Diploma in Communications, International Relations or a related field is required.Experience: A minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in shooting and editing long and short formvideo packages for media or international organizations is required. Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and other Creative Suite software isrequired. Experience in photography on DSLR cameras is required. Drone/aerial filming experience is desirable. Experience working with the UN is desirable;

Responsibilities

1. Under the supervision of the Chief of Communications and Media Section, the consultant will perform the following duties:
2. Film, edit and disseminate video messages from UN-Habitat leadership & partners.
3. Coordinate the production of a steady stream of short-form videos for use on social media.
4. Research, produce, and edit high-quality, original, timely and visually captivating videos relevant to UN-Habitat’s work and key messages.
5. Occasional travel to the field to capture multimedia story packages.
6. Manage and curate UN-Habitat’s digital video archives through platforms such as Youtube.
7. Produce videos including scripting and subtitles in different formats including short form for use as curtain raisers at events.
8. Provide video and photography coverage at events and quickly turn around content for use on the website and social media.
9. Work with other UN photographers and videographers to provide support as needed particularly within UNON.
10. Submit footage in appropriate format and with necessary material to news agencies and un.org for use in their editorial pieces and website.
11. Produce videos for donor and stakeholder visibility
12. Propose original story-telling opportunities and ideas for UN-Habitat's consideration.
13. Serve as a focal point for video requests from media, regional offices and partners.
14. Arrange live streaming of events through UN-Habitat social media platforms and livestreaming platforms.
15. Streamline the look and feel of the UN-Habitat Youtube Channel.