Multimedia Specialist at United Nations

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:  

• Ensure consistently high quality and timely photography and videography services, with appropriate captioning, to UNIS clients, including the Office of the Director-General and the UN Kenya Resident Coordinator’s Office;
• Contribute to maintenance of UNIS media database with high-quality photos, videos and captions;
• Conceptualise, research, develop and produce engaging multimedia content advancing UNIS objectives and priorities focused on a solutions narrative.
• This includes short videos for various digital platforms including social media and websites, public service announcements, promotional videos, and video messages both internal and external to UNIS;
• Develop promotional multimedia materials on UN work in collaboration with UN entity focal points and the UN Communications Group (UNCG) in Kenya;
• Draft and edit short concept notes for UN observances and other priority events and contribute to measuring and reporting their impact;
• Draft and edit talking points and other written communication as required;
• Support the organisation and execution of UN events;
• Contribute to the UNIS planning calendar and strategic planning;
• Develop UNIS multimedia content production guidance and easy-to-use templates;
• Conduct multimedia training as required.

Qualifications/special skills

Experience:   

• A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration, or related area is required.  
• Demonstrated ability to shoot, edit and caption.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality multimedia content for various platforms.
• Excellent audio-visual production skills.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.  
• Strong awareness of digital trends, particularly in Africa.   
• Experience working in sensitive and fast-moving news, communications, or advocacy contexts.  
• Strong teamworking skills and responds positively to feedback.   
• Familiarity with Africa development context required.  
• Familiarity with the UN system.   

Languages

• Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of Kiswahili and/or French is desirable.