Communications Senior Officer - Digital and Content - Retainer

General Background 

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

Kenya Multi-Country Office (KEMCO)

Located in Nairobi, Kenya, the Kenya Multi Country Office (KEMCO) manages a growing portfolio of engagements, including associated strategic and operational risks. The KEMCO sub-region currently consists of an established MCO in Nairobi, which manages a portfolio of engagements in multiple countries in Eastern and Southern Africa. This includes transactional projects in partnership with other UN Agencies, such as UNICEF, UNHCR, WHO, IOM, UN-Habitat and UNEP, and multiple other operational projects in Kenya, Zambia, Mozambique, Somalia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania and several island states.

The selected incumbent will undertake the following activities/responsibilities: 

• Producing photos and videos, including interviews, b-roll and aerial (drone) footage to showcase UNOPS projects, events, high-level visits, impact stories and other key activities.

• Editing photos, including retouching and correction.

• Writing scripts and coming up with creative concepts and ideas for video impact stories in collaboration with the communications focal point. 

• Editing videos, including social media and longer format videos, and all the associated activities (motion graphics, sourcing voice overs where appropriate, subtitling and translation etc.) while respecting UNOPS brand and technical guidelines as well as conventional subtitling practices.

• Assisting the establishment and maintenance of a photo database while using the file naming and caption convention in agreement with the communications focal point.

• Attending meetings with the relevant project personnel to understand project briefs, needs and general vision and prepare the plan for filming and production of short films.

• The incumbent will be required to have their own equipment, including professional cameras, lighting, microphones etc and be available for travel as needed.

Delivery

• At least five 5 digital photos in web resolution will be provided immediately upon completion of a covered activity.  

• At least 20 digital photos, showing a diverse range of activities, will be uploaded to the designated Google drive within 48 hours of completion of a covered activity. Photos must contain all relevant metadata, including keywords, captions, names of people featured, credits etc. The files should retain their original names and be organized clearly by labeled folders. Photos must be provided in all three of the following formats. Web resolution jpegs (1600 pixels 98dpi); high resolution jpegs (minimum 4000 pixels, 300 dpi); and in PSD (editable) format.

• In cases where the assignment also involves video, the best raw footage, clearly organized, must be uploaded to the designated Google drive within 48 hours of completion of the covered activity. All videos must be in a resolution no less than 1920x1080 and of professional quality. Any audio recorded must also be of professional quality.

• All video and photo products must comply with UNOPS branding guidelines as well as with UNOPS Photo and Video Submission Terms. 

• In cases where the assignment requires fully edited videos, these should only be realized once an initial draft script has been agreed upon with the communications focal point. Once a video produced has been finalized, all deliverables as set out in UNOPS Photo and Video Submission Terms (Part 2) must also be provided. 

Inputs required to perform activities

UNOPS shall provide the Communications Senior Officer - Digital and Content with:

• Photography/videography Release Form,

• Identified individuals, groups and locations for the filming,

• UNOPS brandbook for guidance on acceptable fonts, colors etc,

• High resolution vector logos of national partners, UNOPS and its donor and partner organizations,

• Communications contact person.

• All copyrights of produced photos and videos are reserved to UNOPS KEMCO and the related projects. UNOPS will be free to adapt and modify them in the future. The photos cannot be altered, sold or redistributed to third parties. Where appropriate, the Communications Senior Officer - Digital and Content will be credited.

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in film, journalism, photography, media or other related areas is required. 

• Secondary school education with relevant years of experience may be considered in lieu of a first-level degree. 

• A Technical/Professional diploma  with relevant years of experience may be considered in lieu of a first-level degree.

• A relevant combination of academic credentials and/or industry certifications and qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of university education. 

Contract level: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA 9) / ICSC-9

Contract duration: One (1) year subject to satisfactory performance, availability of funds and necessity of services.

This is a local position for Kenyan Nationals

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.