Multimedia Technician

The objective of the Department of Communications (CMU) of the Pan American Health Organization is to lead in the development, implementation and management of PAHO’s corporate communication strategy at all levels, internally and externally, within a complex range of media outlets and platforms and media relations and a 24/7 information cycle. Corporate communication is essential to PAHO’s mission and strategic priorities and the advancement of the principles and practices of communication in support of sound public health principles and practices and PAHO’s mission in the delivery of technical cooperation in the Region of the Americas. As the lead multilateral health organization in the Region of the Americas and globally recognized, PAHO’s communication must be “best in class” utilizing the necessary leadership, strategies, approaches, tools and technologies in support of PAHO’s roles and responsibilities across a multiplicity of languages, cultures and political dynamics, with a keen focus on public health, science and evidence.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the Director, Communications (CMU), and the direct supervision of the Advisor, Multimedia, the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:

• Conceive, coordinate and execute the production of multimedia products such as public service announcements, documentaries, Livestream, press conferences, presentations, promotional videos and others, to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products both in terms of content and format;
• Provide creative and technical expertise to relevant PAHO technical entities, country offices and centers for making cost-effective and collaborative multimedia products that meet their agreed objectives and engage both specialized and general audiences within and external to PAHO;
• Identify and design tools to effectively market and disseminate multimedia products to effectively reach their desired audiences, create a greater impact of messages and raise awareness about the work of the Organization;
• Identify areas of collaboration and strengthen partnerships with PAHO counterparts at WHO, other UN Agencies, NGO and the private sector to use resources effectively in achieving common goals;
• Produce and edit videos, photographs and multimedia for/at important PAHO events or scenes for broadcasting or other purposes; select and shoot footage in the field and studio; use complex video equipment; set focus, lighting, etc.; identify scenes and sounds based on subject matters and composition; translating ideas into images; editing documentaries videos;
• Coordinate multimedia and footage requests both internally and externally; identify the nature of the request and costs; establish timelines and means of delivery and process PAHO/WHO license agreements and payment for usage of footage when necessary to ensure timely delivery of materials, appropriate usage footage and credit to the Organization;
• Coordinate the organization and cataloging of the video archive to ensure logical and rapid access to video materials during postproduction processes and serve as a platform during the process of implementing the digital institutional memory;
• Videotape and edit video documentaries, public service announcements and other audiovisual products to support technical areas and country offices in their communication and multimedia needs;
• Originate and submit budgets for video productions. Plan, organize and coordinate field missions to the Region, review travel plans, safety regulations and working agendas in collaboration with technical areas and country offices to ensure and optimize the video production process and safety of the team;
• Digitize, stream and disseminate videos and live events into PAHO YouTube Channel, Facebook and Livestream to achieve greater visibility and dissemination of the work of the Organization;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Essential: Certificate of completion of high school, with formal technical training in applied visual arts, graphic arts, graphic media, photography or a related field.

Experience:

• Essential: Six years of experience in applied visual arts, graphic arts, graphic media, branding and marketing or related field.
• Desirable: Working experience, in applied visual arts, graphic arts, graphic media, branding and marketing or related field.

Languages:

• Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other language.

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2404258