Individual Contractor Photographer and Multimedia Specialist

Result of Service

Under the supervision of the Public Information Officer and in close collaboration and guidance with Advocacy Section Communications Team as well as the Office of the Executive Director, the photographer/multimedia contractor will perform the following duties: - Capture high-quality photographs and videos in accordance with requirements; record and edit video and audio content ensuring clarity and coherence, organize and manage raw media files, enhance available media content by applying captions, tags, titles and voice-overs, ensure all media products align with UNODC branding, messaging and adhere to high-quality standards. - Participate in various in-house events to create compelling materials. - Maintain an online photo/video library and propose ways to enhance its use. - Maintain web content (e.g. post web stories and others) for the official website. - Assist in managing multimedia equipment and ensure its proper use and safety - Other tasks as assigned by the Advocacy Section and the Office of Executive Director.

Work Location

Vienna, Austria

Expected duration

01 AUG -19 DEC 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

The UNODC Advocacy Section (AS) is entrusted with the direction and management of all communication, advocacy and public affairs activities of UNODC, and has primary responsibility to implement the communications strategy and drive communication priorities. A consistent visual brand identity is a vital asset for the organization, shaping how the organization is recognized by stakeholders worldwide. In alignment with UNODC’s core mandate areas addressing pressing global challenges posed by drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism, AS seeks the expertise of a Local Individual Contractor (IC) to create compelling photography and multimedia content involving diverse digital visual products. The high-quality multimedia content will be disseminated though different channels including UNODC website, social media platforms, donor reporting and events.

Qualifications/special skills

High school diploma or equivalent is required. A minimum of two years of experience in digital and graphic design is required. Knowledge of and experience working with United Nations is desirable. • Experience in producing graphic design and animated content for use in social media, photography and videography is required. • Excellent skills and experience using various industry tools, familiarity with special effects, strong understanding of design thinking and storytelling approaches is desirable. • Good understanding of new and evolving technologies, digital and social media platforms is desirable. • Ability to work independently but also possessing excellent teamwork skills including the ability to work effectively with other national and cultural backgrounds is desirable. • Timely response to feedback is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.