Specialist in Communications and Video Production

Volunteering Communications & PR

Overview

Support project communications through video editing, scriptwriting, and media relations efforts.

You have:

• Proven experience in video production, including editing, scriptwriting, and post-production for various formats (institutional, interviews, social media). Proficiency in editing softwares.
• Strong organizational and technical skills, including video capture using mobile or professional equipment, file management, and platform publishing (e.g., YouTube).
• Familiarity with motion graphics and AI narration tools is a plus.
• Scriptwriting and Storytelling: experience/familiarity in developing scripts, outlines, or storyboards for films, short videos, or social media content, ensuring clarity, engagement, and alignment with communication goals.
• Demonstrated experience with social media platforms, with the ability to identify and adapt short video formats that are most effective across different digital channels.
• Social Media Formats and Trends: understanding of current trends in short-form video content, meme culture, and platform-specific requirements (e.g., Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts).
• Basic understanding of press relations, with the ability to support media outreach and follow-up communication via phone and WhatsApp. Ability to collaborate effectively with communication teams and adapt to evolving project needs.

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 Sustainable Environmental Development unit works in an integrated manner with other teams of the United Nations Development Programme – UNDP Brazil, in order to strengthen the project portfolio through technical and political support for the preparation, implementation and supervision of projects related to biodiversity, climate change, sustainable production, management of hazardous chemicals and protection of the ozone layer, etc.

With the aim of strengthening Brazil's capacity to preside over COP30, the “COP30 in Brazil: Structured Presidency and Reinforced Delegation” was developed. The project will mobilize partnerships and social participation to generate technical, logistical and substantive subsidies and inputs not only for the presidency of COP30 from 2024 to 2026, but also for the Brazilian negotiating delegation at COPs 29, 30 and 31, intersessional meetings and pre-COPs.

UNDP will work together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) to define and implement priority activities, aiming to expand the country's capabilities to participate in the negotiations and presidency of COP30. The UN Volunteer will support the work of project’s communication team.

Under the general coordination of the Project Manager and with the supervision of the Communications and Press Analyst of the Project BRA/24/007, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Video Editing: Perform the editing of audiovisual materials, ensuring narrative cohesion and an appropriate pace. The editing can be for various formats and lengths, such as longer institutional videos (over 5 minutes), interviews, and short-form social media videos, including meme-style clips. • Scriptwriting: Suggest video ideas and develop scripts for video projects, subject to approval from the project coordinator. • Finalization and Post-production: Manage the finalization of videos, including audio treatment, adding subtitles, incorporating AI narration, and other post-production elements. Knowledge of motion design/graphics is a plus. • Video Capture: Perform video capture for various formats, as mentioned above, using a mobile phone or project equipment. • File Organization: Maintain an organized and accessible library of videos and project files. • Video Platforms: Upload and organize videos on video platforms, such as YouTube. • Press relations: Maintain contact with Journalists, communicators, and project’s partner network via phone and WhatsApp. • Support other activities aligned with the objectives established in this DOA, as oriented by the Communications and Press Analyst.

• Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans aligned with UNDP’s objectives, based on a systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities, linking vision to reality on the ground and creating tangible solutions. • Ability to leverage learning from multiple sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; demonstrate forward-thinking to model future developments and possible paths forward for UNDP. • Ability to research and transform information into useful knowledge that is relevant to the context or responds to a stated need. • Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and unambiguously through both written and verbal communication; tailor messages and choose communication methods according to the audience.

• Proven experience in video production, including editing, scriptwriting, and post-production for various formats (institutional, interviews, social media). Proficiency in editing softwares. • Strong organizational and technical skills, including video capture using mobile or professional equipment, file management, and platform publishing (e.g., YouTube). • Familiarity with motion graphics and AI narration tools is a plus. • Scriptwriting and Storytelling: experience/familiarity in developing scripts, outlines, or storyboards for films, short videos, or social media content, ensuring clarity, engagement, and alignment with communication goals. • Demonstrated experience with social media platforms, with the ability to identify and adapt short video formats that are most effective across different digital channels. • Social Media Formats and Trends: understanding of current trends in short-form video content, meme culture, and platform-specific requirements (e.g., Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts). • Basic understanding of press relations, with the ability to support media outreach and follow-up communication via phone and WhatsApp. Ability to collaborate effectively with communication teams and adapt to evolving project needs.

Brasília, the capital of Brazil, is located in the Federal District, in the central-western region of the country. Inaugurated in 1960, the city is celebrated for its groundbreaking modernist architecture, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, and its visionary urban planning by Lúcio Costa. The city is distinguished by its innovative urban layout, organized into sectors dedicated to specific functions, such as residential, commercial, and governmental activities. Known for its extensive green spaces, wide avenues, and architectural landmarks, Brasília is home to iconic structures like the National Congress, the Planalto Palace, and the Cathedral of Brasília. With a well-developed public transportation system, including an extensive bus network and the Brasília Metro, the city offers efficient connectivity and accessibility. Its blend of modernist design, functional organization, and urban greenery makes Brasília a unique and vibrant metropolis.

Brasilia is a family duty station and classified A (hardship). The living conditions in Brasilia are good as well as the access to health services. The accommodation facilities are in general good, and the choice is wide. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging their own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. Brazil is security level 3 (moderate). United Nations Department of Safety and Security UNDSS Brazil advises to exercise a high degree of caution in Brazil due to high levels of serious and violent crime, particularly in major cities. Violent crime as muggings, armed robbery, kidnappings, and sexual assault, is very high. Avoid shanty towns (favelas) in the big cities and if you are attacked or robbed, do not resist. Demonstrations can occur at any time and may turn violent with little or no warning. All United Nations personnel must scrupulously comply with UNDSS procedures and recommendations during their assignment in Brazil. For missions in rural areas or indigenous reservations, special procedures may apply; UN personnel should consult with the local DSS office in advance.

Information on entitlements at the duty station is available at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos

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