UNV Videographer/Photographer

UN Entity: ESCWA

Assignment Context:
Portraying different types of disabilities through Audiovisual Outputs.

Task description:
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Secretary of Committee, Political affairs or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Videographer/Photographer will:

• Take photos (portrait and in action) and video footage of persons with disability from all walks of life, representing different types of disabilities.
• Provide necessary edits (color correction, etc.) of photos and video footage taken.
• Develop visual workflows, storyboards and concepts to create engaging content for social media
• Conceptualize, prepare and shoot videos/photo shoots, properly setting up light and sound conditions.
• Film interviews or short video messages or short video messages with persons with disability, taking into account with utmost respect any necessary adaptation needed.
• Edit and produce multimedia video projects with Adobe Premiere and Aftereffects
• Conduct the appropriate research and investigation to properly represent persons with disability from across the region, while maintaining gender equality, age and race diversity, among other criteria.
• Produce information spots, wrap-up videos, scene-setting videos, explainers, and other videos as required.
• Assist in the production and post-production of other visual assets and visual content for social media and support the team in the production of other multimedia content.
• Perform other duties as requested by ESCWA Communication Unit

Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required
French, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Required Experience:
At least 12 years of professional work experience in Photography and Videography, especially in coverage of conferences and documentary areas, or other related experience is required.

Ability to provide good Storytelling through Photo Essays is required.

3 years of experience in Live Broadcasting is an asset.

Inclusivity statement:
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy.

Living conditions and remarks
As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.
This position is based in Beirut.
National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious Insurance Plan.
National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

National UN Expert Volunteers in Lebanon are entitled to:

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1,606.58
• Monthly Expertise Differential (40% of VLA) USD 642.63
• Annual and learning leaves
• Medical and life Insurance
• Free access to different learning platforms.

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https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service