National Consultant - Multimedia Producer in Tbilisi, Georgia (Open to Georgian nationals only)

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, education

Purpose of Activity/Assignment: Film and edit video material, produce multimedia stories as needed for UNICEF priority communications

Rationale and context of the assignment: Communication at UNICEF comprises Web, Social Media and Multimedia teams working together to create compelling public-facing content and to provide digital services within the organization. Through multiple platforms and in multiple languages, UNICEF draws attention to the many facets of its work, encouraging public support, participation and action, as well as ensuring greater transparency and accountability.

Web stories, blog entries, photo essays, Facebook posts, Twitter campaigns, and videos for distribution via unicef.ge, YouTube, news media and other outlets and platforms – all are a part of our digital storytelling. By measuring and testing our efforts, we also use data to inform content and engagement choices.

UNICEF Georgia seeks multimedia producers across Georgia including the cities of Tbilisi, Kutaisi, and Batumi who will be on the UNICEF roster and undertake all necessary action to produce multimedia content for UNICEF web and social platforms on ad hoc basis. The roster will be valid for 3 years.

Objective: The objective is to establish a roster of videographers and multimedia producers for UNICEF Georgia to support in production of diverse multimedia content. The roster will serve as human resources repository from which the office can draw pre-vetted, well qualified multimedia experts quickly and efficiently for assignments. There will be a few people in the roster.

3) Responsibilities:

  • Under the direction of the Communication Officer, film, edit and produce multimedia (audio, video) coverage packages for scheduled events and other content areas related to UNICEF Programs.
  • Produce video stories on a quick turnaround, under tight and variable deadlines for social media and other online and broadcast platforms, keeping in line with UNICEF style.
  • Shoot and edit video and web material as needed for UNICEF priority communications and in consultation with UNICEF Communication Officer.
  • Able to produce simple graphic animations for social media would be a plus.
  • The multimedia producer should have all required equipment and supplies.
  • Serve as UNICEF Georgia on-call videographer as required.
  • Conduct recorded interviews; manage audio files in a variety of formats.
  • Work with video files in multiple formats.
  • Work with other file formats as necessary, including Flash, PDF etc.
  • Produce these packages into final, published content on the UNICEF website within a content management system environment.
  • Gather information on an on-going basis, gain a thorough understanding of the organization.
  • The story development might require travel throughout Georgia.
  • May be asked to work and travel on weekends.

Duration: March 2022- March 2025

Travel: As required

Potential Deliverables:

*Task*****:

Video story about an event

*Deliverables/Outputs*****:

1–2-minute video with subtitles, including interviews with main stakeholders. The video shall be suitable for cross-platform sharing (social media, web, Youtube) and shall be produced according to UNICEF brand and multimedia guidelines.

Timeframe:

1-2 days

Task:

Video story – feature

Deliverables/Outputs:

2-3 minute video with subtitles about a beneficiary of a specific project, including interviews filmed in a natural setting. The video shall be suitable for cross-platform sharing and shall be produced according to UNICEF brand and multimedia guidelines.

Timeframe:

3-5 days

Task:

Video address

Deliverables/Outputs:

Up to 1 minute video interview with subtitles. The video shall be suitable for cross-platform sharing and shall be produced according to UNICEF brand and multimedia guidelines.

Timeframe:

1 Day

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Bachelors degree in Journalism/Media studies/Communications/Arts

  • Experienced in developing content for multi-media platforms, including social media.
  • Experience in video production and editing.
  • Skilled in shooting and sound recording.
  • Experience writing creative scripts and producing video content for social engagement.
  • Experience using simple motion graphics.
  • Knowledge of digital platforms, engagement and strategy.
  • Journalism background and/or other media experience showing ability to create content for specific audiences a must.
  • Skilled in the following industry tools: Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut, After FX and Pro Tools.
  • Timeliness, accuracy and efficiency.
  • Familiarity with international development issues a plus.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

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