UNDP Jobs - 66049- Virtual Reality Lead Consultant

Virtual Reality Lead Consultant

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

16-May-2016

Application Deadline :

11-May-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 month, with possibility of extension

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 month, with possibility of extension

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Agenda 2030 and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent an unprecedented leap forward in the fight against poverty and inequalities, as well as in the struggle for environmental sustainability. The SDGs embody a universal, inclusive and transformative vision of development, which calls upon all Member States to ensure a life of dignity for all, leaving no-one behind.

The realization of this agenda will require the existence of sufficient political will and the generation of an enabling environment for citizens to actively engage in the implementation, monitoring and review efforts.

As a UN entity mandated by the Secretary General to work across the UN system, the UN SDG Action Campaign is uniquely positioned to address these challenges. In the framework of this project, the UN SDG Action Campaign will leverage its accumulated knowledge, experience and assets to foster ownership of the SDGs among all stakeholders, facilitate innovative mechanisms for public engagement in participatory monitoring and accountability of the Goals, and generate a global citizen framework for action on the SDGs.

As part of these efforts, the UN SDG Action Campaign is currently developing a series of virtual reality films, featuring vulnerable groups and trying to bring the attention of media, donor, privet sector and government on issue that pull back individuals to develop their full potential and live a more prosperous lives.

In close coordination with the UN SDG Action Campaign team the Virtual Reality Lead consultant responsibilities will cover the full circle from identifying the new issue to be featured in virtual reality, to defining the new stories boards and assisting in the production of the films to develop an strategy to use the material among targeted partners and events with the ultimate objective of creating high impact advocacy.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of Director of The Campaign, the consultant will be responsible for developing creative content on the SDGs and their subsequent advocacy strategies, including partnerships.

The key tasks under this initiative, include 1) Oversee and produce Audio-visual assets for the campaign including Virtual reality films; 2) Ensure views and inputs of experts and notable participants from different sectors are represented in all content; 3) Develop an advocacy strategy for all content 4) Develop partnerships around the content; 4) Ensure the appropriate Intellectual property due diligence of all the Virtual Reality content produced

Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible, specifically for the following tasks:

Implement Plan for promotion of the campaign’s existing Virtual Reality Program;

Ensure due diligence in intellectual property of all assets of virtual reality films produced

Aid in the production and delivery of Virtual Reality films in concreate finalize a Virtual Reality on Nepal post recovery and produce a Virtual Reality on DRC and women empowerment including editing, shooting and coordinating all relevant logistics;

Reach out to experts, and notable participants of relevant communities of practice, NGO networks, private sector, academia, UN country office and HQ , Member states, etc. to ensure broad participation in the SDG advocacy associated with VR films;

Competencies

Corporate:

Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modeling the UN/UNDP’s values, normative framework and ethical standards;

Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP;

Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional:

Capacity to interact with senior officials and credibly influence decision makers in UNDP programme countries and other international development organizations;

Strong analytical, dialogue, consultation and communication skills, including ability to produce high quality practical advisory reports and knowledge products.

Leadership;

Managerial experience and decision-making skills;

Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of development experience;

Knowledge and expertise in UNDP’s programming processes;

Proven ability to lead a service area and drive for results with substantial knowledge of results-based management and budgeting;

Proven ability to manage teams; creating an enabling environment, mentoring and developing staff;

Excellent negotiating and networking skills;

A sound global network of institutional and individual contacts;

Ability to strongly promote knowledge sharing and knowledge products and services;

Demonstrated ability to understand clients' needs and concerns; respond promptly and effectively to client needs and customize services and products as appropriate;

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in own unit and across boundaries; acknowledge others' contributions; promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across organizational boundaries;

Open to new ideas; shares own knowledge; applies knowledge in daily work; builds partnerships for learning and knowledge sharing;

Proven ability to provide strategic direction in service area;

Knowledge and experience in filmmaking and virtual reality production will be considered as an asset.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s Degree in International Relations, Development, Public Administration, Environment or related field.

Experience:

A minimum of 7 years of experience of international development, programme development, partnership building, analytical work in development issues;

Experience in Virtual Reality production;

Experience in partnership building and resource mobilization;

Experience in coordinating complex processes with multi-stakeholder participation;

Work experience with the UN system in particular with the SDGs.

Language Requirements:

Excellent communication and writing skills in English;

Working knowledge of other UN official languages an asset.