[Hiring] International Consultancy - Communications Video Editor @UNFPA

Role 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.

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

• Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Portfolio link demonstrating video editing, color correction, and 2D animation.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and healthy work-life balance.
• Encouragement for women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request.

Company Description

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled.

The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal.

• Focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence, harmful practices and HIV; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.
• Commitment to ensuring gender parity in the organization.