Communication Officer (Audiovisual Officer)

Volunteering Communications & PR

Overview

Support UNICEF's communication through audiovisual storytelling and coordination.

You have:

• Experience in communication, journalism, or content production at national/international level; experience with news agencies is an asset.
• Proven working knowledge of professional video editing software is mandatory.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; drafting and script writing skills required.
• Familiarity with conducting field visits for stories and multimedia content gathering.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office applications and email/internet.
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimum supervision and tight deadlines.
• Sound security awareness and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.
• Affinity with or interest in child rights, youth engagement, volunteerism, and the UN System.

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

The Communication Officer (Audiovisual) will be responsible for supporting the Communication & Advocacy team in the production of human-interest stories, videos, photo essays and any other audiovisual products requested to showcase UNICEF impact and highlight the role of UNICEF partners in supporting UNICEF programmes. An essential role that this position will play in the team will be to coordinate the documentation activities with the photography and videography UNICEF suppliers. In addition, this position will also be responsible to produce documentation videos and similar products (pre-production, filming, and editing). The role will entail frequent visits to the field and participation in high level events if video documentation or other coordination roles are needed.

National UN Specialist Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to: • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 1,068.5; • Annual and learning leaves; • Free Medical and life insurance; • Free access to different learning platforms. For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

Under the direct supervision of Chief of Advocacy & Communication, the UN Volunteer will: • Support the Communication & Advocacy team in the production of human-interest stories, videos, photo essays and any other audiovisual products as requested. • Coordinate the documentation activities with the photography and videography UNICEF suppliers through following up on the content production tracker. • Production of videos and similar products (pre-production, filming, and editing). • Support the production of human-interest stories in both English and Arabic languages. • Support the different Advocacy and Communication pillars in performing tasks with relevance to multi-media production, programme coordination and any other needs as requested.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

in Communication, journalism and content production, film making or other relevant fields at the national and/or international level; experience with news agencies is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization. • Proven working knowledge of professional video editing software is mandatory. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, script writing skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners and beneficiaries at different levels. • Familiarity with conducting field visits for stories and other multimedia content gathering. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in child rights and youth engagement, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Amman, the capital, is a peaceful city with over four million residents. People are friendly to visitors. Services in terms of banking, transportation, health and communications are easily available. Though Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken among the majority of the population, especially in Amman. Road network is good both in terms of spread and quality of the roads. Public transportation in Amman is limited. Taxis are relatively cheap and easily available. There are a number of shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas. A large variety of accommodation options can be found; however, it is worth noting that prices in Amman have generally increased in the past few years. There are no specific security threats. Amman is a very easy city in which to live; large, many amenities, very modern and serviced by an international airport with direct flights to most capital cities. According to the assessment of the UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) Jordan is a family duty station (category A hardship). As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the insurance plan.

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