National UNV Specialist Communication Officer (Audiovisual Officer) based in Amman, Jordan

Mission and objectives

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. And we never give up. Since 1952, UNICEF has worked in Jordan to protect and promote child rights and help children, youth and their families survive and thrive – especially the most vulnerable.

Context

The Communication Officer (Audiovisual) will be responsible for supporting the Communication & Advocacy team in the production of human-interest stories, videos, photo essays and any other audiovisual products requested to showcase UNICEF impact and highlight the role of UNICEF partners in supporting UNICEF programmes. An essential role that this position will play in the team will be to coordinate the documentation activities with the photography and videography UNICEF suppliers. In addition, this position will also be responsible to produce documentation videos and similar products (pre-production, filming, and editing). The role will entail frequent visits to the field and participation in high level events if video documentation or other coordination roles are needed. National UN Specialist Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to: • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 1,068.5; • Annual and learning leaves; • Free Medical and life insurance; • Free access to different learning platforms. For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Chief of Advocacy & Communication, the UN Volunteer will: • Support the Communication & Advocacy team in the production of human-interest stories, videos, photo essays and any other audiovisual products as requested. • Coordinate the documentation activities with the photography and videography UNICEF suppliers through following up on the content production tracker. • Production of videos and similar products (pre-production, filming, and editing). • Support the production of human-interest stories in both English and Arabic languages. • Support the different Advocacy and Communication pillars in performing tasks with relevance to multi-media production, programme coordination and any other needs as requested.

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 – 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in in Communication, journalism and content production, film making or other relevant fields at the national and/or international level; experience with news agencies is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization. • Proven working knowledge of professional video editing software is mandatory. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, script writing skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners and beneficiaries at different levels. • Familiarity with conducting field visits for stories and other multimedia content gathering. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in child rights and youth engagement, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Area(s) of expertise

Arts and design, Communication

Languages

Arabic, Level: Working knowledge, Required English, Level: Working knowledge, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant area, e.g. mass communication, journalism, film making or area related to mass media and filming.

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management