Motion Graphics and Animation Specialist
Organizational Context
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, working globally to accelerate progress and uphold standards for women's rights. In Lebanon, UN Women supports legislative reform, builds gender-responsive institutions, and delivers essential services to women and girls. The organization advocates for women's equal participation in all aspects of life and supports inter-governmental bodies in formulating policies and norms.
Job Purpose
The UN Volunteer will support UN Women Lebanon's Governance, Peace and Political Leadership (GPPL) Unit by developing a series of short-form animated communications, advocacy, and visibility products. The role involves translating provided visual assets and text into engaging animated content for digital communications, social media, and events. The assignment aims to produce up to 20 animated products, each 30-90 seconds long, by December 2026. The volunteer must be technically capable of working with Arabic language assets and right-to-left layouts, though Arabic content creation is not required.
Responsibilities
The UN Volunteer will produce up to 20 short-form motion graphic and animated products (30-90 seconds each) under the guidance of the GPPL Communication Specialist. Key duties include animating provided graphic elements, illustrations, and data visualizations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop assets. The volunteer will ensure animations align with UN Women's visual identity and creative direction, developing appropriate pacing and sequencing to support messaging. Content will be produced in English, Arabic, or bilingually, with careful attention to Arabic typography and right-to-left layouts. Responsibilities also include integrating provided text, captions, music, and voice-overs, adapting products for various digital formats and social media, ensuring clarity and legibility across different screen sizes, and adhering to UN Women's branding requirements. The volunteer will incorporate feedback, manage project files, ensure accessibility, and meet the production schedule by December 2026.
Work Experience
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in motion graphics, 2D animation, or animated digital content is required. Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop is essential. Experience producing content in both English and Arabic, including correct technical treatment of Arabic typography and right-to-left layouts, is necessary. Experience with UN or international organizations is an asset.
Skills
Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, creativity, judgment, decision-making, planning, organizing, professionalism, and self-management. Technical skills in motion graphics and animation software are crucial. Experience in art, design, culture, communication, advocacy, and public information is beneficial.