Communication Officer

Volunteering Communications & PR IT & Telecom

Overview

Develop and manage multimedia content for UNDP Djibouti's communication strategy.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, social media, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, Multimedia production or any other Content Creation field.
• At least 3 years of professional work experience in digital content creation for various social media.
• Strong video shooting and editing skills (Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar).
• Strong graphic design skills and Knowledge in one or more graphic design tools Adobe Creative suite; Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, IndesignAI tools, and Canvais mandatory.
• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms and emerging trends.
• Strong creative writing skills in French and English.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver under tight deadlines.
• A strong eye for visual aesthetics and brand consistency.

Contract

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UNDP has been supporting Djibouti since 1979 in developing its own solutions to development challenges and in strengthening capacities to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (2015-2030). The 2030 Agenda is an action plan for people, the planet, and prosperity. It also aims to strengthen universal peace in greater freedom. It recognizes that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an essential requirement for sustainable development. UNDP’s objectives in Djibouti is to end poverty in a diversified economy, build democratic governance with inclusive and efficient institutions, enhance the resilience of the country and population against climate change with a specific focus on youth, women and persons with disabilities. We advocate for positive change with knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build better lives.

Under the supervision of the Resident Representative and Deputy Resident Representative, the International UNV Communication Officer will:

• Conceptualize, design, and produce creative, visually appealing, and platform-optimized multimedia content, including carousels, reels, stories, short videos, infographics, and animations, for local and global digital campaigns that support communication, advocacy, programmatic priorities) in alignment with UNDP Djibouti 5 years strategy (CPD)

• Keep the UNDP Djibouti website updated with ongoing relevant communication.

• Keep the UNDP annual event calendar up to date.

• Develop compelling storylines and scripts for videos, text on screen, subtitles, film videos/b-rolls and edit them and manage the full post-production process with media companies in alignment with UNDP guidelines and quality standards.

• Create and or support video edits based on existing and new footage to highlight human interest stories, and UNDP programs.

• Create youth and users-friendly content tailored for youth platforms (Instagram, TikTok etc), leveraging social media trends to amplify reach and engagement

• Lead in writing creative concepts, presenting themes, and briefings for content creation to be presented to various national and international partners.

• Collect photos and videos from field visits and live events to support real-time social media coverage including Instagram stories, piece-to-camera segments with key staff and partners and other content as needed (e.g., factographs, carousels).

• Lead the organization of UNDP public events from the communication aspects.

• Assist in coordinating with graphic designers, video editors, photographers, and other content implementers and support a brand-consistent high-quality output.

• Explore innovative digital tools to enhance creativity, accessibility, and efficiency in content creation and update the team regularly with new trends and potential to strengthen UNDP digital presence.

• Lead the writing of the UNDP annual report, ROAR, program fiches with contents from the program team, graphic design tasks, including layout, banners, report templates, PowerPoint presentations and any other design assignments.

• Participate actively to the following groups : UNCG, UN Partnership and be the communication focal point Point for RBAS

• Ensure content clearance, review and feedback with the supervisors

• Supervise the National Communication Assistant.

• Assist in any other related tasks as required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Care • Respect • Integrity • Trust • Accountability • Sustainability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, social media, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, Multimedia productionor any other Content Creation field. • At least 3 years of professional work experience in digital content creation for various social media • Strong video shooting and editing skills (Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar). • Strong graphic design skills and Knowledge in one or more graphic design tools Adobe Creative suite; Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, IndesignAI tools, and Canvais mandatory. • Excellent knowledge of social media platforms and emerging trends. • Strong creative writing skills in French and English. • Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver under tight deadlines. • A strong eye for visual aesthetics and brand consistency.

Average temperatures range from 23 to 29 in January and from 31 to 41 in July. Annual rainfall varies from 127 mm in the capital to 380 mm in the mountains. Only local banking services are available in Djibouti-Ville, and it is advisable to open a bank account. Credit cards are not widely accepted in Djibouti. There are a few ATMs in Djibouti town. These only accept Visa cards and are often out of service. Travelers should not rely on them as their sole means of obtaining foreign currency. French, Afar, Somali and Arabic are spoken by the local population and authorities.

Flight availability is as follows: one weekly Air France flight from Djibouti to Paris, two daily Ethiopian Airlines flights from Djibouti to Addis Ababa, two daily Turkish Airlines flight from Djibouti to Istanbul. For cabs, we recommend using only those painted white and green, or those provided by your hotel. Make sure they know your destination and negotiate the fare before you set off.

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