Videographer/ Photographer - Intern - Based in Addis Abeba

Programme & Policy

Overview

Assist in creating high quality multimedia materials for WFP Ethiopia.

You have:

• Diploma or equivalent in film & digital media with demonstratable knowledge of Motion Graphics, Video production, Video post-production, Photography, Graphic Design.
• Proficiency in using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro and Lightroom on Mac and Windows hardware.
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English, knowledge of the local language is an added advantage.
• Ability to work with a high level of independence and establish effective working relationships with a diverse team.
• Flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description.

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION

JOB TITLE: Videographer/ Photographer

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Intern

UNIT/DIVISION: Programme

DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

DURATION: 8 months

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ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Activity Manger (Capacity Strengthening) and working closely with the graphic designer to provide support to the Deputy country Director (DCD), Head of Programme, Head of Partnership as well as other activity managers, the intern will assist WFP Ethiopia on developing a set of clear, high quality, innovative and visually appealing multi-media materials and packages, targeting WFP's key audiences, including donors, partners, government and beneficiaries.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Ensure highest broadcast quality of videography: minimum HD 1920x1080 or better; • Ensure that all requests and instructions pertaining to videography and video-editing requirements are fulfilled; • Ensure that all required videography/video-editing jobs are completed on deadline; • Ensure that correct video formats are used as requested; • Ensure that videos produced for use on social media follows the specifications required by the WFP guidelines; • Work with the highest professional ethical standards and in keeping with WFP’s and the UN’s core messages. • Provide motion graphics, UI/UX and graphic design as additional support to the organization. • Condense long videos into short impactful clips to be used on different platforms for staff and CP training and as awareness raising pieces on WFP activities

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Diploma or equivalent in film & digital media, has demonstratable knowledge of Motion Graphics, Video production, Video post-production, Photography, Graphic Design, Software Proficiency, Project Management and a high standard portfolio, showing creative solutions and attention to detail.
• Has demonstrated a sound understanding of WFP communication techniques and activities and awareness of the socio-political context in which WFP operates through day-to-day work.
• Ability to work with a high level of independence, as part of a large, dynamic and diverse team, and to establish effective working relationships with persons of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds
• Flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description.

Competencies:

• Proficiency in using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After effect, Premiere pro and Lightroom, MS Office and other publishing software on Mac and Windows hardware..

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage.​

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

22 October 2023

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: wfp.org