Video Editing and Production for UNDP’s COP17 campaign on nature finance

Organizational Context

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global network established in 1965, dedicated to eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, and building resilience in nearly 170 countries. The Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) serves as its primary knowledge and advisory center for the Europe and Central Asia region. The Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) is a UNDP global program focused on developing and implementing finance solutions for biodiversity, aiming to strengthen investment in nature and achieve biodiversity goals.

Job Purpose

This role supports UNDP's Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) by producing video content for a global communications campaign leading up to COP17. The objective is to increase the visibility of country-level biodiversity finance results and present technical information in accessible formats. The videos will help engage policymakers, partners, and the public, amplifying country voices and practical experiences. Volunteers will be equipped with campaign narratives and branding guidelines, focusing on translating complex subjects into compelling visual stories to build understanding of biodiversity finance's importance.

Responsibilities

The Online Volunteers will edit and produce video content for UNDP's BIOFIN global communications campaign for COP17. Key duties include editing footage, interviews, and event recordings into short, engaging social media formats (vertical, reels), adding subtitles, on-screen text, transitions, music, and basic motion graphics. Volunteers will adapt videos for various platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, BIOFIN website), ensuring adherence to UNDP and BIOFIN branding, accessibility, and editorial guidelines. They will also incorporate feedback, submit finalized files, and provide editable project files. Assignments will be distributed based on language proficiency and editing experience, with potential collaboration on multilingual versions.

Work Experience

Essential experience includes demonstrated video editing for digital/social media, proficiency in editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut), ability to create concise short-form videos, edit interviews and longer content into clear narratives, add subtitles and graphics, and understand various video formats. Desirable experience includes producing explainer videos, motion graphics, editing for international organizations, and familiarity with biodiversity or environmental communications.

Skills

Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut or equivalent), strong visual judgment, attention to detail, ability to maintain branding consistency, independent work ethic, file management, and meeting deadlines. Strong written and spoken English is required. Proficiency in Spanish and/or French is required for specific positions. Desirable skills include motion graphics, familiarity with biodiversity/environmental topics, and understanding of accessibility standards.

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