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Requisition ID: 5625
Grade: P2 (Junior Specialist)
Country: Austria
Duty Station: Vienna
Category: International Consultant
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular
Contract Duration:4 months
Application Deadline: 12-May-2025, 11: 59 PM(Vienna, Austria time)
Vacancy Announcement
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.
The Office of the Director General (ODG/ODG) includes the Office of Chief of Cabinet (ODG/COC), the Office of Communications, Conferences and Media Relations (ODG/CCM), and the Office of Legal Affairs (ODG/LEG).
This position is located in the Office of Communications, Conferences and Media Relations (ODG/CCM). Under the overall direction and supervision of the Director General, the Office of Communications, Conferences and Media Relations (ODG/CCM) effectively promotes and strategically positions the Organization and the interventions of the Director General in the global development context. ODG/CCM ensures a coherent and structured approach to communication, covering the engagement of UNIDO in technical cooperation (TC) and other activities in sustainable industrial development. The Office develops and implements UNIDO’s global communication strategy and engages with media partners.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Asset Management and Logistics and close coordination with the Chief of Facilities Management Services, the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator is required to perform the following duties:
* Photography
Capture high-quality photographs at events and of UNIDO staff and activities.
Edit, organize, and prepare photos for publication across digital platforms, print materials, and exhibitions.
* Videography and Video Production
Film and produce engaging videos from events, project sites, interviews, and video messages.
Edit videos for social media, the UNIDO website, exhibitions, and events, ensuring consistent branding and visual storytelling.
Draft short scripts and narration text for videos in English.
* Animation
Develop short, animated videos and motion graphics to illustrate UNIDO’s work in a clear and engaging way.
Support visual storytelling across outreach campaigns and thematic initiatives.
* Graphic Design
Design a variety of materials including social media graphics, brochures, fact sheets, infographics, and website visuals.
Ensure all visuals follow UNIDO’s branding and visual identity guidelines.
* Web Content Management
Upload and manage content using the Drupal-based UNIDO website content management system.
Format and publish articles, multimedia stories, and project content.
* Multimedia Archiving
Contribute to the development and maintenance of a structured video and photo archive for UNIDO.
Organize, tag, and edit media files for long-term accessibility and reuse.
Support the implementation of digital asset management best practices.
* Writing and Editorial Support
Draft concise, clear text in English for video narration, subtitles, social media captions, and web content.
MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Education: Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in graphic design, multimedia, film and video production, photography, cinematography, journalism, digital media communication, audiovisual communication, computer science, advertising and marketing, or any other related field, is required.
Technical and Functional Experience :
* A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in communication development and multimedia content production is required.
* Experience in partner and communication management, including joint outreach campaigns and interactions with high-level representatives, Permanent Missions, and Member States is desired.
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign) is required.
* Skills in photography and video production, including the use of cameras, lighting, and audio equipment arerequired.
* Experience with animation and motion graphics; 3D animation/modeling experience is a strong asset.
* Strong editorial skills and storytelling abilities in English arerequired.
* Familiarity with Drupal or other content management systems is desired.
* Basic HTML knowledge is an asset.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
* Strong analytical thinking, planning, organizing, and problem-solving skills are required.
* Ability to research and analyze information effectively is required.
Languages : Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language, is desirable.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core values:
WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.
WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.
WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.
Key competencies:
WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.
WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.
WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.
WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.
This appointment is limited to the specified project(s) only and does not carry any expectation of renewal.
Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.
Visit the UNIDO website for details on how to apply: www.unido.org
NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.
Notice to applicants:
UNIDO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. If you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Vacant positions within UNIDO are advertised on the official UNIDO website. Should you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of UNIDO and requesting payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unido.org
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