Multimedia Content Producer CST II

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Lead the production, from idea to full execution, of high quality multimedia visual content and visual stories in the field such as photo stories, photo books, short videos, focused on or highlighting the humanitarian toll and economic toll of the war and/or WFP's activities in the
country.
2. Lead artistic direction and creative planning for the office, contribute to strategic communications planning by providing expert advice and guidance on all aspects of visual storytelling and creative content production.
3. Conceptualize and lead the preparation of visual storytelling events such photo exhibitions or interactive exhbitions in Ukraine or in strategic international locations (e.g. international conferences, donor capitals, etc)
4. Develop specific creative projects including (but not limited to) a book on food production in Ukraine in the midst of war, featuring individual stories of food producers supported by WFP or connected to WFP's programmes.
5. Ensure high quality photographic coverage of local events, ceremonies, high level meetings, high level visits and other as needed.
6. Produce and prepare packages of high quality visual content and short stories for donors and/or media outlets for their use as appropriate.
7. Manage the entire process of content production, from research and creative brainstorming, to mission planning in coordination with technical units and field offices, to content collection, editing, captioning and archiving on the Multimedia Hub.
8. Keep all multimedia content well organized and quickly uploaded to the WFP Multimedia Hub for easy use by WFP units and other WFP offices.
9. Prepare/curate selections of photos and other visual content for use in publications or presentations as needed.
10. Train national and international staff or cooperating partners on audiovisual content production, WFP processes and consent rules.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: University Degree

Experience: At least 6 years of experience in Photography, Multimedia content production, creative direction or similar. Experience producing high quality visual storytelling events such as interactive photo exhibitions

Knowledge & Skills:

• Expertise in creative planning, documentary photography, portrait photography.
• Storytelling and creative writing

Languages: Fluent English required

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.