Main Functions

Under the supervision of the Chief of the Division, the Multimedia Coordinator is responsible for the following key functions:

• Conceptualize and develop high-quality and compelling multimedia content to achieve UNIDO strategic advocacy and communication goals, including the direction of video productions both in HQ and the field, conducting interviews, as well as filming, writing scripts, narrating and editing video features, in consultation with project personnel, technical, substantive and administrative service units;
• Appraise, review and adjust a broad range of graphic design products for the successful promotion and visualization of UNIDO on the website, social media channels, and virtual and physical events, as well as for global advocacy campaigns.
• Locate and analyze specific economic and social data and distill and synthesize information relevant for inclusion in multimedia and graphic design products;
• Identify, describe and justify project stories that can serve for the development of multimedia products for successful global advocacy campaigns;
• Act as the main focal point for outsourced production companies, agencies, experts, and vendors to create top-quality multimedia content and graphic design products and ensure timely delivery;
• Provide advice and guidance to different UNIDO Departments as well as to Field Offices, Liaison Offices and ITPOs on the production of multimedia and graphic design assets, ensuring consistency and compliance with institutional corporate design guidelines;
• Act as the main focal point for the UNIDO YouTube account and monitor the performance of global audiences within this account;
• Develop the recording and editing of Director General messages;
• Coordinate the research and editing of photos and videos for use on websites, social media, and other digital platforms and for publications;
• Ensure the management of audio/video archives and the proper safekeeping/preservation of historical audio/visual materials,
• Perform other duties as required by the Chief of the Division

The ISA holder is responsible for entering in a timely manner the time (in hours) used for the implementation of one or more projects using the required CATS facility and coordinates regularly with the Division Chief in relation to the allocation of his/her time across the project portfolio in advance of the requited time-recording.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master´s degree or equivalent degree) in journalism, communications, business administration, or a related field.

Languages

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Field of Expertise

• At least five (5) years of professional experience in communication development and the production of multimedia content and graphic design material including some exposure at the international level is required; Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, After Effects, and Premiere, is required; Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required; Experience in partner and communication management such as joint communication and outreach campaign is required; Experience in evaluating the needs, conditions and problems in developing countries, is desirable.

Source:https://www.unido.org/vacancies/multimedia-coordinator