Video Editing to Support Volunteer Impact Storytelling in Malawi

Organizational Context

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been active in Malawi since 1964, working to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, and build resilience. UNDP Malawi collaborates with the government, civil society, and the private sector to foster economic growth, sustainable environmental management, and democratic governance. Aligned with Malawi Agenda 2063 and the SDGs, UNDP's work addresses poverty, inequality, and vulnerability through two portfolios: Responsive Institutions and Citizen Engagement, and Resilience and Sustainable Growth. The UNV Spotlight Storytelling Campaign aims to highlight volunteer contributions to development.

Job Purpose

This role supports the UNV Spotlight Storytelling Campaign in Malawi, a joint initiative by UNDP Malawi and the UNV programme. The campaign aims to document and showcase the impactful contributions of UN Volunteers to sustainable development and national progress. The Online Volunteer will transform raw footage into compelling short-form videos, essential for advocacy, outreach, and social media engagement. These videos will highlight volunteer stories, achievements, and their impact across various development sectors, contributing to the campaign's goal of raising awareness and celebrating volunteerism.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the UNDP Malawi Communications Team, the Online Volunteer will edit short video clips featuring UN Volunteers and development initiatives. Key duties include producing engaging 30-60 second videos optimized for social media, and developing volunteer spotlight videos that showcase personal journeys and community impact. The role involves adding subtitles, captions, transitions, and audio enhancements, ensuring all videos adhere to UNDP and UNV visual identity and communication standards. The volunteer will also create platform-specific formats for various social media channels, organize and archive final outputs, and support the creation of reusable video templates for ongoing storytelling efforts.

Work Experience

Required experience includes a proven background in video editing and digital storytelling. Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro is essential. A strong understanding of social media content creation, subtitling, audio editing, and visual storytelling is also necessary.

Skills

Key skills include proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro), digital storytelling, social media content creation, subtitling, audio editing, and visual storytelling. The ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and an interest in international development, volunteerism, and the UN are also important.

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