Communications Assistant (Video Editor) - SSA5

About United Nations-World Food Programme (UN-WFP)

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian Agency, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP has been working in Afghanistan since 1963. In 2014, WFP fed over 3.6 million vulnerable Afghans and our operations include: capacity building, Purchase of Progress (P4P), Food Voucher, Food for Assets, Food for Work, Food for Training, Food for Education, Mother-and-Child Health and Nutrition and Emergency Relief. WFP food assistance aims to help the most vulnerable, food insecure Afghans, including women and children, as well as families affected by conflict and natural disasters.

Job Summary

The Video Editor will play a vital role in enhancing the WFP Afghanistan’s multimedia assets by packaging high-quality b-roll footage and reorganizing the multimedia directory for improved accessibility and efficiency. This position supports the communications team in maintaining an organized and professional repository of visual content for internal and external use.

PURPOSE:

• Package and edit b-roll footage to meet the organization’s standards for quality and usability.

• Reorganize the multimedia directory to create a structured, searchable, and user-friendly system.

Duties & Responsibilities

Video Editing:

• Edit and package b-roll footage for various uses, including campaigns, social media, reports, and partner requests.
• Ensure all video content is optimized for different platforms, including file compression and formatting.
• Add basic graphics, transitions, and text overlays as required.
• Conduct quality checks on video footage to ensure clarity, resolution, and adherence to brand guidelines.

Multimedia Directory Management:

• Audit the existing multimedia directory to identify gaps, duplications, and inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement a logical file-naming and folder-structuring system for easy navigation.
• Tag and categorize multimedia assets with appropriate metadata for efficient searchability.
• Maintain a record of archived footage, ensuring all files are backed up and stored securely.

General Support:

• Collaborate with the communications team to identify priority tasks and deadlines.
• Assist with ad-hoc video editing requests or multimedia tasks as needed.

Job Requirements

Education:

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in multimedia, film production, communications, or a related field.

Experience:

At least 1 year of experience in video editing and multimedia management. Familiarity with b-roll packaging is an advantage.

Knowledge & Skills:

Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent. Familiarity with file management tools and metadata tagging. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Languages:

Proficiency in English, Dari, and Pashto.

Submission Guideline

This vacancy announcement is for Afghan nationals only and WFP encourages especially Afghan females and Afghans with disabilities to apply.

Please copy and paste the following link into the web browser in order to apply for this position:

https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wfp/job_openings/job/Kabul-AfghanistanThe-Islamic-Re/Video-Editor--SSA5-_JR108014

Functional Area

Communication

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Kabul

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