UNDP Jobs - 36444- Video Editor

Video Editor

Location :

Nairobi (with travel to Somalia), KENYA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

08-Apr-2013

Application Deadline :

27-Mar-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 Months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

12 Months

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

Under the supervision of the Head of Public Information Unit and direct guidance of the Public Information Officer, the Video Editor is responsible for assembling recorded raw material into a finished product suitable for broadcasting; the material may consist of camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics and special effects. The Editor should also provide post-production editing to produce a high quality final product.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will be engaged by UNDP to carry out missions to film for various content as well as video editing assignments for new coverage to be offered to international media houses to increase outreach.

Scope of work.

Under the direct guidance of the Public Information Officer, the Editor shall:

For field missions:

Produce a b-roll
Produce a script
Provide professional photo equipment to shoot and edit.

For editing:

Edit existing footage
Edit new footage
To ensure that footage is in line with provided script
Ensure the footage meets professional standards to be used by UNIfeed and the OCHA websites

Monitoring and Progress controls

The Public Information Officer (PIO) will be with the photographer at all times during the assignment and will constantly monitor the work/performance

Final product/Deliverables

Film with complete script

Review/approval time

The Public Information Officer (PIO) will be in constant communication with the PI unit for follow-up sessions and queries.

This is a non-staff contract under the Individual Contractor (IC) modality of hiring of the UNDP. Individuals engaged under an IC serve in their individual capacity and not as representative of a government institutions, corporate body or other authority external to UNDP. The incumbent shall not be considered as staff of UNDP, the UN common system or the government and are therefore not entitled to any diplomatic privileges or any other special status or conditions.

Competencies

Competencies:

Demonstrates strong technical/functional proficiencies and knowledge in areas of expertise.
Shows knowledge of company business and proficiency in the strategic and financial processes.
Results orientated with good listening, verbal and written communication skills , coupled with good interpersonal skills
Good understanding of business needs of a large decentralized intergovernmental organization
Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve set goals.
Develops and shares fresh ideas with others that provide solutions to workplace challenges, improves on existing and new systems that challenge the status quo, takes risks, and encourages innovation.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

Minimum: Diploma in Journalism, TV and Film production

Experience:

5 years’ experience in TV and film production, editing and script writing
Editing and shooting skills, communications abilities, teamwork

Language requirements:

English

Other Information

The expert will be required to have professional equipment and a mac laptop with final cut software for editing.

FC: 11920