Main duties:

• Record high-quality video footage (both with a green screen and real background) such as lectures and interviews with experts, using self-owned recording equipment;
• Develop scripts for videos and animations;
• Provide guidance on framing and composition to achieve desired visual outcomes for different video recordings;
• Manage post-production tasks such as editing videos including by ensuring quality audio, adding transitions, creating and adding graphics, and integrating subtitles;
• Produce explanatory animations to complement the recordings, as required by each assigned project;
• Design and develop 2D and/or 3D animations to support e-learning and outreach materials;
• Undertake a few review rounds during video production process by collecting and incorporating feedback from the CDTU team and relevant external partners;
• Any other tasks as discussed and agreed with relevant Programme Managers in the Unit. Format: Decisions on the usage of specific styles should be made in line with the corporate and project’s branding guidelines and in liaison with UN-Habitat’s Capacity Development & Training Unit.

Qualifications/special skills

• A high school diploma is required.
• The years of experience will be reduced by 2 for candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree in film production, digital media, design or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience in film production, digital media, design or graphics required.
• Demonstrated experience of successfully completed video and animation work for a variety of clients required.
• Proven experience working for specific target audiences from start to end and to deliver concrete products based on tight timelines is desirable.