Multimedia Storytelling and Content Production Consultant
Organizational Context
The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) operates globally, with hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, to advance sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding. It supports UNOPS' strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across over 130 countries by partnering with governments, financial institutions, and UN agencies. The Geneva office specifically facilitates the 2030 Agenda and SDGs through project management, fund management, and hosting services for various initiatives.
Job Purpose
This consultant role provides flexible, project-based creative and production support for the Education Outcomes Fund (EOF). The consultant will translate complex topics in education, employment, and financing into accessible multimedia content, including videos, animations, podcasts, and impact stories. Responsibilities range from editing existing materials to developing complete storytelling products from concept to final delivery. This retainer-based arrangement aims to ensure EOF has access to specialist production capacity, delivering accurate, audience-focused multimedia products for communications, advocacy, fundraising, and thought leadership, thereby enhancing the visibility and impact of EOF's programs and partnerships.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for creative development and storytelling, translating complex education, employment, financing, and social impact topics into accessible narratives, concepts, scripts, and storyboards. They will produce and edit various multimedia formats, including videos, social media content, motion graphics, animations, podcasts, and documentary-style content, as well as support photography and written impact stories. The role involves creating platform-appropriate digital content packages for campaigns and cut-downs for different channels. Additionally, the consultant must manage production independently from brief to delivery, coordinating inputs and feedback to ensure high-quality products are completed within agreed scope, schedule, and budget, providing all necessary source files and permissions.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of professional experience in multimedia storytelling and content production, supported by a strong portfolio, is required. Demonstrated expertise in areas such as video editing, animation, motion graphics, podcast production, or documentary storytelling is essential. Experience with international organizations or in fields like education and development is desirable.
Skills
Animation, Audio Editing, Content Development, Motion Graphics, Multimedia Production, Project Management, Storytelling, Video Production, Visual Design