Video animation support for UNDP's Data Futures Platform

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An SDG Integration Team located with UNDP’s Global Policy Network (GPN) offers a menu of services emphasizing direct short- to medium-term engagements to respond rapidly to requests from country offices for support on national implementation and monitoring of integrated policy solutions, qualitative and evidence-driven analysis for accelerated progress, and knowledge sharing and upscaling of innovative approaches to sustainable development. The team’s work emphasizes the application of evidence- driven data and analytics for SDG implementation and reporting. In this regard, advances in digital technology are creating data at unprecedented levels of detail and speed, turning the stories of people’s lives into numbers every minute of every day, across the globe. An important focus of the integration work is to complement traditional data (e.g., national statistics,) with new and alternative sources including digital ‘breadcrumbs,’ satellite data, social media to identify emerging trends and gain new perspectives on issues in development.

As part of engagement activities, the team is expected to showcase its work to relevant stakeholders and partners. The team is therefore looking for a bright video animator volunteer to support the development of an animated video of 2-2.5 minutes, which includes supporting the team in developing a script based on key messages, producing the video based on materials provided, and making necessary edits. Efforts will be made to keep rounds of edits to a minimum to ensure timely delivery. When applying, links to work samples will be greatly appreciated.

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, animation, filmmaking, communications and/or visual arts. Excellent creative ability and style in producing animations and communications materials. Demonstrated experience in creating high-quality animations, illustrations, video production, and editing will be considered an asset. Links to work samples will be greatly appreciated. Experience in producing videos for the United Nations, governments, international non-profits, or private sector companies for digital advocacy campaigns will be considered an asset.