Multimedia Assistant

Organizational Context

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty and hunger reduction, inclusive and fair globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013, the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019 as well as the Riyadh Declaration adopted at the twenty-first session of UNIDO General Conference in 2025, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Member States. The relevance of this mission as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9 , which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of inclusive and sustainable industrial development, however, applies to all SDGs. The medium-term programme framework (MTPF) 2026 - 2029 is UNIDO’s core strategic document and it is in line with UNIDO’s Vision 2050. It sets a renewed vision to support Member States and shape their industries for development. The priorities include fair and sustainable global and regional supply chains, ending hunger through innovation and local value addition, renewable and clean energy, sustainable energy access and climate action. Cross-cutting priorities focus on industrial and economic policy advice, skills development, fostering digitalization and artificial intelligence, gender equality and the empowerment of women, supporting youth, promoting cleaner production and circular economy, and leveraging private sector investment and development finance. Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards-related activities; and (iv) convening and fostering partnerships for knowledge and technology transfer, investment mobilization, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Sub-regional Offices and Country Offices. The Office of the Director General (ODG/ODG) includes the Office of Chief of Cabinet (ODG/COC), the Office of Communications, Conferences and Media Relations (ODG/CCM), and the Office of Legal Affairs (ODG/LEG). The UNIDO Constitution stipulates that the Director General is the chief administrative officer of UNIDO and is accountable to its policymaking organs - the General Conference, the Industrial Development Board and its subsidiary organ, the Programme and Budget Committee. Subject to the directives of these policymaking organs, the Director General has the overall responsibility and authority to direct the work of the Organization. Furthermore, under the authority of and subject to the control of the Industrial Development Board, the Director General is responsible for the appointment, organization and functioning of the staff. Under the overall direction and supervision of the Director General, the Office of Communications, Conferences and Media Relations (ODG/CCM) effectively promotes and strategically positions the Organization and the interventions of the Director General in the global development context. ODG/CCM ensures a coherent and structured approach to communication, covering the engagement of UNIDO in technical cooperation (TC) and other activities in sustainable industrial development. The Office develops and implements UNIDO’s global communication strategy and engages with media partners. This position is located in the Office of Communications, Conferences and Media Relations (ODG/CCM). Under the overall direction and supervision of the Director General, the Office of Communications, Conferences and Media Relations (ODG/CCM) effectively promotes and strategically positions the Organization and the interventions of the Director General in the global development context. ODG/CCM ensures a coherent and structured approach to communication, covering the engagement of UNIDO in technical cooperation (TC) and other activities in sustainable industrial development. The Office develops and implements UNIDO’s global communication strategy and engages with media partners. At the G5 level the incumbent is expected to perform independent and specialized processes focusing on consistent service delivery and support services within the organizational environment and team. His/her interventions result in process consistency. The UNIDO Staff Performance Management System reinforces the collaboration within formal units as well as among cross-functional teams. In this context, the incumbent collaborates with his/her supervisor and colleagues, within as well as outside the unit. Within the formal teams, the incumbent may be expected to backstop other team members as required.

Job Purpose

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Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the First Reporting Officer and the Communication Officers, ODG/CCM, as well as with the guidance of the Communication Officer of the Office of the Director General, ODG/ODG, the Multimedia Assistant provides support in the preparation, development, and delivery of multimedia assets for the Director General as well as graphic design and support. He/she is responsible for the following key functions: Multimedia Support for the Director General: Act as the official photographer of the Director General. Take all photographs requested by the Office of the Director General and provide hard copies to selected partners as well as maintain an online depository of all edited and catalogued pictures. Outreach Support for the Office of the Director General: produce high-quality multimedia content, including videos, animations, graphics, and interactive media, to support the promotion of the Director General’s high-level meetings and his participation in events, missions, and campaigns, including through newsletters and social media. Contribute to the promotion of his vision, strategy and agenda. Content Support: Develop and produce high-quality multimedia content, including videos, animations, graphics, and interactive media, to support UNIDO’s communication strategies, events, and campaigns, especially the One World Sustainability Awards. Optimize multimedia content for various platforms, including websites, social media, presentations, and events, ensuring accessibility and engagement, with a dedicated focus on the Flickr channel. Event Support: Provide multimedia support for UNIDO events and exhibitions, including, video recording, photography, and post-event content creation. Contribute to multimedia projects from conception to completion, ensuring all deliverables meet established standards, timelines, and budgets. Publication Support: Provide layout and graphic design for selected publications, as agreed with the First Reporting Officer and the Communications Officers, ODG/CCM. Ensure that all multimedia content adheres to UNIDO’s Corporate Design Manual with a consistent visual and narrative style across all assets. Library Support: Maintain and update UNIDO’s multimedia library, ensuring all content is well-organized, easily accessible, and properly archived in a timely manner. Perform other related duties and assignments as required by and agreed upon with the First Reporting Officer, the Communications Officers, ODG/CCM, and ODG. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of working experience in providing support to managerial/professional staff and using administrative skills to assist in the execution of project and programme development and implementation of work, is required . If in possession of a first-level university degree or higher, the minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience is required . Experience in office procedures and practices, preferably within the UN system or in a multicultural environment, is required. Experience/proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), internet, is required . Experience/proficiency in using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Indesign, Premiere and After effects) is required. Experience/proficiency in professional photography, including camera operation, lighting, composition, and post-production editing for high-level events and institutional coverage, is required. Experience with SAP or similar ERP software is desirable .

Skills

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