Voice over for e-learning contractor

Provide voice-over for an engaging e-learning platform

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UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

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Provide voice-over for an engaging e-learning platform

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A first level University degree in Performing Arts or in a related field is required.
5 years of experience in voice over is required.
Fluency in English is required.

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Result of Service Reinforced STIP Section capacities on e-learning and support the section in the creation of an engaging e-learning platform. The project objective is to assist developing country policymakers to improve their capacity to design and implement STI policy, with a view to their overall national development strategies and for an STI-led achievement of the SDGs.

Work Location homebased

Expected duration Contract Duration: 15 October 2021 to 31 January 2022 Effective working time: 2 months Place of work: Home-based

Duties and Responsibilities The e-learning contractor engaged under these Terms of Reference will be part of the UNCTAD DTL STIP team engaged in developing e-Learning training and capacity-building services for STI policy. The services are provided within the scope of the DA 11th tranche STIP Reviews (SB-009420 : 1819L) activities. Within this context the contractor will undertake the following activities. In close collaboration with the lead consultant and e-learning designer, produce audio voice-over content in English as required for development of the UNCTAD STI Policy E-learning platform. This would include: - Provide voice-over for the UNCTAD STI Policy E-learning platform. The provided content will be based on text provided by UNCTAD. The voice-over audio will have a high auditory appeal and will be accessible to a diverse audience, most of which will have a good working level of English, but not necessarily a mother-tongue competence. - Providing read-out (audio-book) of case studies “EcoMill: Innovative entrepreneurship for sustainable development” (1300 words) and “: Innovative entrepreneurship for sustainable development” (1500 words). - Provide voice over which can be integrated with lessons, with approximate word length: Lesson 1: What is innovation?:1000 Words Lesson 2: The innovator and entrepreneur:100 Words Lesson 3: What is STI Policy and why do we need it?:1000 Words Lesson 4: Innovation: risk or uncertainty?:1000 Words Lesson 5: Innovation challenges in developing countries:3000 Words Lesson 6: Challenges for STI policy implementation:2500 Words Lesson 7: STI policy and sustainable development:1000 Words Lesson 8: Innovation, entrepreneurship and supportive policies:300 Words Lesson 9: Financing innovation:3000 Words Lesson 10: Stimulating demand for innovation:2500 Words Lesson 11: Creative destruction, disruptive innovation and the role of change:1500 Words Lesson 12: Linear innovation and innovation systems:1000 Words Lesson 13: Evolution of national systems of innovation :1500 Words Lesson 14: National systems of innovation: challenges and opportunities:1000 Words Lesson 15: Technology transfer: Introduction:2000 Words Lesson 16: Technology gaps and technology divergence:2000 Words Lesson 17: Technology transfer: an economic discovery process:2000 Words Lesson 18: Channels of technology transfer:2000 Words Lesson 19: Absorptive capacities for technology transfer:2000 Words Lesson 20: Technology transfer and IPRs:2000 Words Total : 32400 words

- Collaborate with learning designers and subject matter experts to produce audio content. This will include: 1. providing comments for revision of the draft text prior to recording; 2. second takes of voice-over where necessary and decide on in collaboration with the project manager; 3. final corrections. - All voice-over content will be provided in high-quality uncompressed and unprocessed audio file formats (24 bit/48 Khz sampling rate) and will be recorded without any background noise and using studio quality microphones and equipment. Outlays for technical expenses of recording are included in the fee.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: A first level University degree in Performing Arts or in a related field is required. Studies in Performing Arts, dubbing or communication in combination with additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree. Experience: 5 years of experience in voice over. Language: Fluency in English is required.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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Can you describe your experience in producing audio content for educational materials?	This question assesses the candidate's relevant experience and expertise in audio production for learning purposes.	Highlight specific projects and demonstrate how your audio work improved learner engagement.
How do you ensure high quality in your voice recordings?	The interviewer wants to understand the candidate's methods for maintaining audio quality.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of collaboration with a learning designer?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.