Communications Video Editor Roster for East and Southern Africa

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.

• 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
• 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

• Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience
• Portfolio link demonstrating video editing, color correction, and 2D animation
• 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
• Experience editing human stories through a human rights and feminist lens (Desirable)
• License/certificate showing formal training in video editing and video editing tools (Desirable)
• Experience working with UN agencies, NGOs, or international organizations (Desirable)
• Knowledge of gender, youth, and development-related themes (Desirable)
• Ability to work in French or Portuguese (spoken and written) (Desirable)