Multimedia Assistant

Volunteering Communications & PR

Overview

Support UNEP's multimedia efforts for environmental communications and campaigns.

You have:

• Digital Asset Management (DAM) experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with YouTube Studio and basic analytics tools is an asset.
• Prior experience in an international or multicultural environment is an advantage.
• Excellent professional writing and editing abilities in English, particularly for metadata, descriptions, and internal documentation.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated interest or background in environmental issues, sustainability, or international development.

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.

This UN Volunteer assignment is based in UNEP’s Communications Division and supports the Multimedia Unit’s efforts to manage digital content, engage global audiences via YouTube, and ensure smooth administrative operations in service of UNEP’s environmental campaigns and storytelling.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Multimedia, the UN Volunteer will: 1.Digital Asset Management (DAM): a. Curate, tag, and upload multimedia content (videos, images, graphics) to UNEP’s Digital Asset Management system. b. Review and improve metadata to enhance searchability and consistency across the archive. c. Support routine audits, archiving, and organization of UNEP’s multimedia assets. 2.YouTube Channel Support: a. Administer UNEP’s global YouTube channel, including scheduling and uploading content, managing metadata, thumbnails, playlists, and captions. b. Monitor audience engagement, prepare analytics reports, and support the publication of YouTube Shorts. c. Respond to comments and maintain community guidelines, flagging any issues to the supervisor. 3.Administrative and Procurement Support: a. Assist with procurement-related tasks such as drafting terms of reference, tracking service orders and supporting vendor coordination. b. Maintain multimedia documentation and filing systems. c. Provide general administrative assistance to the Head of Multimedia as needed.

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

digital asset management systems, content libraries, or online archives is highly desirable. • Familiarity with YouTube Studio and basic analytics tools is an asset. • Prior experience in an international or multicultural environment is an advantage. • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. • Excellent professional writing and editing abilities in English, particularly for metadata, descriptions, and internal documentation. • Strong digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based systems. • Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment. • Demonstrated interest or background in environmental issues, sustainability, or international development. • Understanding of multimedia workflows (video, photo, and social media content) is a plus.

The Republic of Kenya is an equatorial nation on the coast of East Africa, neighboring Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, and the Indian Ocean. Kenya has two levels of Gov-ernment; National Government and 47 sub-national Governments called Counties. Counties are further divided into sub-counties. Kenya is a multi-party state with Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches. Kenya’s population of more than 40 million is growing at an annual rate of 2.2%. The country’s GNP per capita estimated at purchasing power parity (PPP) is $975, and the GNP is growing at an average rate of 0.1% annually. More than 26% of Kenya’s people live below the international poverty line of $1 per day. Kenya’s main food crops are “maize, wheat, pulses, roots and tubers.” (FAO).

Nairobi is a modern metropolitan city where most basic goods and services, health facilities, public transport, telecommunication and banking services and educational facilities are readily available. The city is widely connected through its main airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the smaller Wilson Airport. Air transport is also available to many up-country desti-nations. The city is home to some 3,000 UN personnel mainly attributed to the fact that it serves as the headquarters for both the UN HABITAT and UNEP.

The socio-economic and cultural background of the immediate society the UNV would be living and working in is diverse and prevailing security conditions at the place of assignment is mod-est. The topographic and climatic features of the assignment location is highland cool and warm tropical climate.

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