Multimedia Production: Video Editing Support for UN PBF@20 in Sierra Leone
Organizational Context
The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) in Sierra Leone coordinates UN agencies to enhance development activities. It supports the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team in achieving global, regional, and national goals, focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The RCO strengthens accountability and integrated action to meet Sierra Leone's needs. The UN Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) Secretariat is enhancing its multimedia communication to showcase project impact, utilizing raw footage for digital platforms and advocacy.
Job Purpose
This role supports the UN Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) Secretariat in Sierra Leone by transforming raw video footage and photographs into engaging, high-quality video products. These outputs will be used for digital platforms, advocacy, donor engagement, and public information, highlighting key peacebuilding themes. The volunteer's contribution is crucial for creating structured, impactful narratives that improve accessibility and storytelling, directly supporting SDG 16 by promoting awareness, inclusion, and transparency in peacebuilding processes. The aim is to effectively communicate the PBF's achievements and impact over its 20 years.
Responsibilities
The volunteer will produce a suite of edited video products from raw project footage under the guidance of the PBF Coordinator and UNRCO communications team. Key duties include reviewing and organizing footage, adding English subtitles and captions (including for local languages), integrating voiceovers, sound design, audio editing, color correction, and motion graphics. The role involves applying compelling storytelling techniques to highlight beneficiaries and thematic narratives, adapting videos for various platforms (website, YouTube, social media), and ensuring UN/PBF branding and quality standards. Specific outputs include 10 short videos (1-3 mins), 10 short-form videos (up to 60 secs), 5 documentaries (6-7 mins), video thumbnails, and teaser clips. Regular participation in content planning meetings is also required.
Work Experience
Proven professional experience in video editing and multimedia production is required. A strong portfolio demonstrating short-form storytelling and documentary-style editing is essential. Experience with subtitling, captioning, and proficiency in video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro are necessary. Basic knowledge of audio editing, color correction, and motion graphics is also expected.
Skills
Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro), strong storytelling abilities for digital and social media, experience in subtitling and captioning, basic knowledge of audio editing, color correction, and motion graphics. Ability to create compelling narratives from raw footage and adapt content for various platforms is crucial. Fluency in English is required.