Job Description
Job Description
Support communication and advocacy goals across 23 countries by establishing a roster of skilled video editors to visually capture UNFPA's work and impact.
The objective is to maintain a pool of skilled video editors who can visually capture UNFPA's work and impact through powerful, high-quality images on an on-demand basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of work:
Edit video footage documenting key activities, events, and field visits. Create compelling 2D animations to visually communicate complex topics. Handle comprehensive video editing and professional color correction. Produce thematic videos aligned with UNFPA's communication priorities.
Video editors will be called on to provide the following services:
Collaborate with the communications team to understand assignment objectives.
Coordinate with the UNFPA team to plan the post-production workflow
Adjust and refine scripts collaboratively when reviewing raw video footage.
Enhance media for high-quality, impactful visuals.
Deliver finalized videos in formats suitable for various platforms.
Provide metadata and captions for each media file (location, date, description)
Provide digital copies of all written consent forms.
Deliverables:
Minimum number of high-resolution edited videos/2D animations per assignment
Raw, unedited project files upon request.
Captions and metadata document appropriately identifying persons, location, and context.
Duration and working schedule:
The assignment is scheduled from September 1 2026 to August 31, 2027.
Place where services are to be delivered:
All work must be submitted electronically to the hiring manager at the UNFPA ESARO office
Delivery dates and how work will be delivered:
Production timelines will be agreed upon with the communications Regional Advisor based on the length and complexity of the tasks.
Supervisory arrangements
Under the supervision of the Regional Communications Advisor, and/or technical leads.
Expected travel:
None
Qualifications and Experience
Required Education and Experience (Essential)
Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience
Applicants to submit evidence of the following in their applications:
Portfolio link demonstrating video editing, color correction, and 2D animation.
Required Experience (Desirable)
Experience editing human stories through a human rights and feminist lens. License/certificate showing formal training in video editing and video editing tools.
Required Skills (Essential)
Proficiency in industry-standard video editing and animation software.
Submit evidence of expertise in 2D animation, color correction, and script adaptation.
Ability to work in diverse and challenging environments.
Excellent communication skills in English.
Submit evidence of access to professional editing equipment and hardware.
Required Skills (Desirable)
Experience working with UN agencies, NGOs, or international organizations.
Knowledge of gender, youth, and development-related themes.
Ability to work in French or Portuguese (spoken and written) is preferred.