Video Editing to Support Volunteer Impact Storytelling in Malawi
Edit and produce engaging videos showcasing volunteer contributions to development.
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Overview
Edit and produce engaging videos showcasing volunteer contributions to development.
You have:
- Experience in video editing and digital storytelling.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or similar software.
- Strong understanding of social media content creation.
- Skills in subtitling, audio editing, and visual storytelling.
- Ability to work independently and meet agreed deadlines.
- Interest in international development, volunteerism, and the work of the United Nations.
Contract
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UNDP Malawi, in collaboration with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, is implementing the UNV Spotlight Storytelling Campaign to document and showcase the contributions of UN Volunteers to sustainable development and national progress in Malawi.
The campaign will generate a collection of volunteer stories, photographs, and short videos highlighting how volunteers contribute to development outcomes across sectors such as governance, livelihoods, climate action, youth empowerment, education, health, and community resilience.
To support the production of engaging digital content, UNDP Malawi seeks Online Volunteers with video editing skills to transform raw footage into compelling short-form videos for advocacy, outreach, and social media engagement.
Under the supervision of the UNDP Malawi Communications Team, the Online Volunteer will:
- Edit short video clips featuring UN Volunteers and development initiatives across Malawi.
- Produce engaging 30-60 second videos optimized for social media platforms.
- Develop volunteer spotlight videos highlighting personal journeys, achievements, and community impact.
- Add subtitles, captions, transitions, audio enhancement, and branding elements.
- Ensure videos align with UNDP and UNV visual identity and communication standards.
- Create platform-specific formats for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
- Organize and archive final outputs for future communications use.
- Support the creation of reusable video templates for ongoing storytelling initiatives.
-Experience in video editing and digital storytelling. -Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or similar software. -Strong understanding of social media content creation. -Skills in subtitling, audio editing, and visual storytelling. -Ability to work independently and meet agreed deadlines. -Interest in international development, volunteerism, and the work of the United Nations.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with video editing software and the projects you have completed? | This question assesses your technical skills and familiarity with relevant software for the role. | Provide examples of software you have used and specific projects that highlight your skills. |
| How do you approach creating video content for social media? | The interviewer wants to understand your strategy for engaging an online audience. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you use to ensure effective storytelling through video? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle tight deadlines in a video production environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Provide an example of a video you edited that had a significant impact. What made it successful? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What elements do you believe are essential when adding subtitles and captions to a video? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you worked independently on a project. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in volunteering for the United Nations and contributing to development through video editing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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