Communications Assistant (Videographer/Photographer)

Result of ServiceThe incumbent will be responsible for the following: - Delivery of high-quality photos and videos. - Production of creative videos and visuals. Work LocationUN-House ESCWA Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground: The ESCWA Communication Unit produces a wide range of multimedia content annually, including videos that involve the full production cycle – from concept design, animation, and selection of photos and raw footage, to editing and post-production. The Unit also provides video and photography services to all ESCWA Clusters and collaborates with other UN entities and sister agencies. Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Secretary of the Commission and Chief of External Relations and Outreach at ESCWA, and in close coordination with the ESCWA Communication Unit (CU), the Videographer/Photogragher (Communications Assistant) will be responsible for the following: - Filming: capture high-quality video footages using professional cameras and equipment of conferences and events, field activities, interviews with UN staff and stakeholders, etc. - Provide clear and professional audio recording, including ambient sound and voiceovers. - Set up and manage lighting to ensure optimal visual quality in various environments. - Produce wrap-up and highlight videos: assemble raw footage, add titles, lower thirds, infographics, motion graphics, subtitles, mix audio, add background music, etc. - Provide high-quality photography coverage of events and activities, plan and execute photoshoots when requested, perform necessary edits such as color correction and formatting for website and social media uses; archiving the photos and including metadata and descriptions to support digital asset management. - Conceptualize and develop visual workflows, storyboards and content ideas to create engaging multimedia. - Support the design and execution of multimedia campaigns, including budgeting, scheduling and coordination. - Provide assistance with background design and track production progress. - Collaborate with Public Information Assistants on photography-related tasks and content. - Conduct basic training sessions in photography for staff undertaking field missions. - Perform any other duties as assigned. Qualifications/special skillsA Bachelor's degree in media, art communication, photography, cinema, or audio-visual sciences is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 10 years of professional work experience in photography, media, is required. Experience in an international setting is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in Arabic and English is required, and knowledge of French is desirable. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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.