116614 – UNIC – Visual Communications Assistant (For Indonesian Nationality Only)

Background

Organizational Context 

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development form the cornerstone of the work of the UN in Indonesia, which consist of 25 Agencies, Funds and Programmes with close to 2,000 personnel in the country. 
UN in Indonesia provides policy advice, technical support and knowledge sharing on a host of development priorities, outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework in Indonesia (UNSDCF) 2021–2025, synchronised with the national mid-term development plan (RPJMN). 
To further increase public awareness of the UN’s work and impact in Indonesia and to increase support for its values and goal to “Leave no one behind”, the UN in Indonesia through its UN Communications Group (UNCG) wishes to engage a proficient Visual Communications Assistant with the primary purpose to produce video material, working in close collaboration with the UN Information Centre (UNIC), the UNCG and subject matter experts across the UN in Indonesia. The main target audience of the outputs is youth.

Under the supervision and guidance of UNIC Director, the Visual Communications Assistant will provide support on the success of UN in Indonesia’s digital media reach and performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

 

1. Support the project team to ensure effective preparations of videos
2. Support the effective reporting on progress making of videos
3. Provides communication support in Video editing

Functions / Key Results Expected:

Support the project team to ensure effective preparation of videos, focusing on achievements with the following:

• Assists in the coordination of creative and innovative information materials on topics based on the UNCG work plan and priorities of the various agencies.
• Compiles, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific projects and related topics or issues innovatively and creatively manner.
• Prepare the draft a list of topic ideas and create a content planning calendar.
• Participate in Brainstorming and consulting video ideas to the communication team and director or national officer depending on the sensitivity.
• Closely working in managing the approval of the script, identifying visual assets to use and – in collaboration with the relevant   UNCG members – people to interview.
• Prepare and develop a script for review (in English and Indonesian).

 

Support to the effective reporting on progress making of videos, focusing on achievements with the following :

• Create and develop scripts for on-screen texts, voice-overs, and interviews to be included in the video, and submit these for approval to the Social Media Assistant and senior UNIC staff.
• Arranging Coordination and liaise with talents, coaching talents.
• Provide a Record video footage and audio with an average length of 90s for each video.
• Collect footage and summarize data from online sources to be used in the video.
• Archive, maintain and edit project product material files in a clear folder structure and follow naming conventions.

 

Provides communication support in Video editing, focusing on the achievement of the following:

• Design a range of publications for editing the video, add opening and closing bumpers, add suitable background music, add logos, add subtitles.
• Improve, edit artwork, and finalize the video in Bahasa Indonesia and English versions for each video (usually only differ in the subtitles, but can be the voice-overs as well if necessary).
• Arrange and consolidate information and data from landscape and portrait versions for each video and other graphic element.

 

Impact of Results:
The duties performed by the Visual Communications Assistant has a direct impact on the success of UN in Indonesia’s digital media reach and performance.

 

 

 

 

 

Competencies

Competencies

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

 

Core
Achieve Results:	LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively:	LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously:	LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility:	LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination:	LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner:	LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:	LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Business Management	Communication	Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Business Management	Digital Awareness and Literacy	Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed
Business Management	Working with Evidence and Data	Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making
Business Management	Operations Management	Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization beyond processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner. Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms

 

 

 

 

 

 

Required Skills and Experience

 

 

VI. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:	Bachelor’s degree in the field of Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related disciplines
Experience:	Minimum of 3 years of experience with a bachelor degree in the field of communications – of which at least three in visual communications, including the development of videos for use via digital channels, or 5 years for candidates with diploma degree Degree or certificate in visual communication or a related discipline is an asset Experience in developing digital communications strategy/plan – converting key messages into visual language Experience in developing engaging youth-oriented video that inform, inspire, and mobilize for action (submit samples) Experience in working with the United Nations, international organization, or government, is an asset Experience in international or national development communication is an asset.
Language Requirements:	Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required. Knowledge of regional languages of Indonesia is an asset.
Other Requirements:	UNIC/UNDP reserves the right to conduct background checks on applicants, including but not limited to reference checks with previous employers and criminal records.

 

APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE P11 FORM AND SUBMIT AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATION. Click here to download the form: –  https://bit.ly/P11-DOWNLOAD 

UN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UN Indonesia reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UN Indonesia at the same grade level and with similar job description, experiences and education requirements.