Multi Media Editor and Producer

1.   PRODUCTION

• To edit and produce a multimedia content (video, audio and print) as well as a television and radio programs, magazine, PSAs and newsletters and external news paper maintaining high creative and professional standard. Able to write engaging scripts, deliver high impact content, as well as do own interviews and reports.
• Be willing to present or perform at the microphone and video camera as and when needed, in studio, on-location and in the field.
• Evaluate and respond to feedback from stakeholders, colleagues and the audience at large in form of letters, SMS or email.
• Be willing and able to contribute to the ministry’s newsletter, news paper and magazine.
• Be able to frame and write effective press releases to the broader media and help the directorate with tasks of media relations, if needed.
• Conceptualize and produce high impact, creative PSAs (public Service Announcements)
• Supply content to Federal; Ministry of Health website, reflecting key achievements of program and strategy
• Provide mentoring and capacity building, as and when needed, for Ministry of Health Communications Officers
• Able to use a range of video and audio digital equipment recording and editing in the widely used software to the highest professional standards. (if necessary training will be given.)
• Demonstrate strong understanding of the National Health Development plan, public media editorial values and ability to put the same into practice
• Be responsible for efficient and cost-effective use of allocated resources and production budgets
• Be willing to take on new or different roles, as required
• Maintain regular and clear communication with the public relations Director. Monitor and evaluate media impact and inform results to the Directorate.

2.      ADMINISTRATION

• Understand simple budgeting and keep track of expenditure
• Pass on all necessary documents relating to broadcast output to relevant Documentation staff in the Ministry.
• The producer will be required to save document both soft and hard copies of each output in the directorate documentation center for further use.

B.A or M.A in Journalism and Communications, Language studies and international Relations and or communication related profession. Applicants need to have six years of experience for Bachelors Degree and four years experience in video audio editing training with relevant work experience with media organizations or broadcasters.

• Fluency in written and oral English and Amharic  is required.

Specific

• Ability to spot a good health story and identify people who will make interesting interviews
• Ability to communicate with accuracy and clarity
• Good broadcasting voice
• Functional written and spoken English.
• Good keyboard/computer skills
• Awareness of multimedia production and video/audio editing software
• Good ability in video audio editing and quality production

General

• Creative Thinking- able to come up with creative ideas and turn them into compelling and high impact health communication pieces.
• Respectful and collaborative approach to creative ideas of colleagues.
• Keen interest in rural communities and their quality of life, particularly with respect to health and development
• Appreciation of power interactive communication in people’s lives
• Team work - able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people, as opposed to working separately or competitively.
• Resilience - can manage emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations.
• Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy.
• Planning and organization - able to think ahead in order to establish efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others.
• Ability to prioritize, taking into account all the relevant issues and factors, such as deadlines, staffing and resources.
• Flexibility- able to adapt and work effectively in a variety of situations, individuals or groups.  Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organization or job requirements.
• Time and stress Management-good time management and ability to prioritize a heavy workload under pressure.
• Self-development --able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

1. Contract type -Local Individual Contract Agreement 
2. Contract level - LICA-8
3. Contract duration- One year with possibility of extension base on performance and budget availability 

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.