Digital Content Creator
Organizational Context
The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (UN RCO) in Nepal supports the UN Country Team (UNCT) in advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It plays a key role in strategic planning, development economics, partnerships, data management, and research. The RCO works closely with the Government of Nepal and Development Partners to coordinate the UN's response to national priorities, including climate action and the 2030 Agenda, ensuring a coherent UN approach.
Job Purpose
This assignment aims to strengthen the UN's digital presence in Nepal by producing engaging, platform-native content for young, mobile-first audiences. The Digital Content Creator will support the UN Resident Coordinator's public voice and the UNCT's communication efforts, positioning the UN as a coherent partner. The role involves creating short-form videos, graphics, and written content in Nepali and English, covering UN events and human-interest stories. The creator will contribute a youth perspective to communications planning, manage content calendars, and monitor social media engagement, ultimately enhancing the UN's credibility and reach.
Responsibilities
The UN Volunteer will produce original digital content for UN Nepal's social media channels, including short-form vertical videos (reels) and static/animated graphics, ensuring they align with UNCT visual identity and brand guidance. Responsibilities include writing platform-tailored copy in Nepali and English, covering UNCT events as a photographer/videographer, and sourcing human-interest stories. The role involves maintaining the RCO digital asset library and updating the content calendar across various platforms. Additionally, the volunteer will monitor comments, draft responses to routine queries, track online sentiment, and support live event coverage. Contributions to joint UN campaigns, youth-facing initiatives, and the digital rollout of RCO publications are expected. The volunteer will also compile monthly performance analytics, test content formats, and share insights to inform future planning, bringing a youth perspective to editorial decisions and potentially training colleagues.
Work Experience
A minimum of one month of required experience and one year of relevant experience is needed. This includes demonstrable experience creating digital content for organizations or personal channels with a genuine audience. A portfolio of published work is mandatory. Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve), graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva), and mobile-first shooting techniques is essential. Experience with motion graphics, platform analytics, and digital accessibility is desirable.
Skills
Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, creativity, judgment, decision-making, planning, organizing, professionalism, and self-management. Technical skills encompass communication, advocacy, public information, art, design, culture, and information technology. The role requires proficiency in video and graphic content creation, social media management, and understanding of digital platforms and audience engagement.