Multimedia Communication Assistant
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948 and is a specialized agency of the United Nations. Its mission is to connect nations, partners, and people to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health. WHO operates in 194 Member States across six regions and has more than 150 offices worldwide. The organization is dedicated to combating both communicable diseases, such as influenza and HIV, and non-communicable diseases, including cancer and heart disease. WHO also focuses on maternal and child health, ensuring safety in air, food, water, and access to medicines and vaccines. The organization plays a crucial role in directing and coordinating international health efforts within the United Nations system, with key areas of work including health systems, health throughout the life-course, immunization, digital health, disease preparedness, surveillance, response, and corporate services. In the current digital-first environment, WHO recognizes the importance of high-quality visual and multimedia content to effectively engage audiences and communicate health messages.
Job Overview:
The Multimedia Communication Assistant will work under the supervision of the Communication Officer or their designated representative. The primary responsibilities include designing and producing high-quality visual content such as infographics, social media visuals, reports, presentations, and campaign materials aimed at promoting health awareness and policy communication. The assistant will also be responsible for the production and editing of short videos and multimedia products, including interviews and explainers, to enhance outreach on health systems, disease prevention, and immunization. Additionally, the role involves adapting content for various digital platforms to increase engagement and visibility, contributing to communication planning for campaigns and public health responses, and capturing professional photographs during events. The position requires a commitment to supporting WHO's communication objectives and enhancing the impact of health messaging at various levels.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
The position requires a strong background in graphic design and multimedia production, with proficiency in design software and video editing tools. Candidates should possess creativity and adaptability, along with excellent planning and organizational skills. Professionalism and self-management are essential traits for success in this role.
Educational Background:
A degree in graphic design, multimedia communication, or a related field is required. Additional certifications in digital media or communication would be advantageous.
Experience:
Candidates should have prior experience in graphic design, multimedia production, or a related field. Experience working in a health-related context or with international organizations is preferred but not mandatory.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of additional languages, particularly Russian or Kazakh, would be considered an asset.
Additional Notes:
The position is based in Astana, Kazakhstan, which is known for its modern infrastructure and high standard of living. The role is part-time, with working hours from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The living conditions in Astana are favorable for international staff, with access to quality healthcare, educational institutions, and cultural amenities. Public transportation is well-developed, making it easy to navigate the city.
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948 and is a specialized agency of the United Nations. Its mission is to connect nations, partners, and people to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health. WHO operates in 194 Member States across six regions and has more than 150 offices worldwide. The organization is dedicated to combating both communicable diseases, such as influenza and HIV, and non-communicable diseases, including cancer and heart disease. WHO also focuses on maternal and child health, ensuring safety in air, food, water, and access to medicines and vaccines. The organization plays a crucial role in directing and coordinating international health efforts within the United Nations system, with key areas of work including health systems, health throughout the life-course, immunization, digital health, disease preparedness, surveillance, response, and corporate services. In the current digital-first environment, WHO recognizes the importance of high-quality visual and multimedia content to effectively engage audiences and communicate health messages.
Job Overview:
The Multimedia Communication Assistant will work under the supervision of the Communication Officer or their designated representative. The primary responsibilities include designing and producing high-quality visual content such as infographics, social media visuals, reports, presentations, and campaign materials aimed at promoting health awareness and policy communication. The assistant will also be responsible for the production and editing of short videos and multimedia products, including interviews and explainers, to enhance outreach on health systems, disease prevention, and immunization. Additionally, the role involves adapting content for various digital platforms to increase engagement and visibility, contributing to communication planning for campaigns and public health responses, and capturing professional photographs during events. The position requires a commitment to supporting WHO's communication objectives and enhancing the impact of health messaging at various levels.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and produce high-quality visual content, including infographics, social media visuals, reports, presentations, and campaign materials to support health promotion and policy communication.
- Produce and edit short videos and multimedia products, such as interviews and explainers, ensuring the inclusion of subtitles to enhance outreach on health systems and disease prevention.
- Adapt content for websites, social media platforms, and online campaigns to increase reach and engagement.
- Contribute to communication planning for campaigns, observance days, and emergency public health responses, including rapid production of visual and messaging assets as needed.
- Capture professional and high-quality photographs during events and missions.
- Perform any other related duties as required to support WHO’s communication objectives and strengthen health messaging impact at country, regional, or global levels.
- Work hours are from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Required Qualifications:
The position requires a strong background in graphic design and multimedia production, with proficiency in design software and video editing tools. Candidates should possess creativity and adaptability, along with excellent planning and organizational skills. Professionalism and self-management are essential traits for success in this role.
Educational Background:
A degree in graphic design, multimedia communication, or a related field is required. Additional certifications in digital media or communication would be advantageous.
Experience:
Candidates should have prior experience in graphic design, multimedia production, or a related field. Experience working in a health-related context or with international organizations is preferred but not mandatory.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of additional languages, particularly Russian or Kazakh, would be considered an asset.
Additional Notes:
The position is based in Astana, Kazakhstan, which is known for its modern infrastructure and high standard of living. The role is part-time, with working hours from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The living conditions in Astana are favorable for international staff, with access to quality healthcare, educational institutions, and cultural amenities. Public transportation is well-developed, making it easy to navigate the city.
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