How you can make a difference
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.
Purpose of Assignment
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.
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.
Required Education and Experience (Essential)
- 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.
AI Policy
- In line with UNFPA's human-centered approach and its brand guidelines, we do not use or approve AI generated images, designs, or layouts for any documents, artwork, video or social media cards. AI for the use of storyboarding, drafting and brainstorming is allowed, by suppliers must clearly identify them as such during the presentation of documents.
Languages required
Essential: Expert knowledge of English (as native language)
Inputs/services to be provided by UNFPA, if applicable
The UNFPA will provide the international consultant with all necessary materials, data, information, and reports that are available.
Values
- Exemplifying integrity
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
- Embracing cultural diversity
Embracing change
Core Competencies
- Achieving results
- Being accountable
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
- Thinking analytically and strategically
UNFPA Work Environment
Disclaimer
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.