Communications Support (Audiovisual)

The primary role of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is to support country-led efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The work of UNDP in 170 countries around the world is anchored in diverse and effective partnerships, which are vital to our two critical roles at country level: (a) as an integrator across policy, programmatic and organizational silos; and (b) as an operational backbone for the United Nations and other partners.

Saudi Arabia is witnessing economic prosperity and progress in all domains of socio-economic development which produced tangible improvement in all human development indicators such as standard of living, health and education services, environmental conditions as well as potentials of comprehensive development. In April 2016, the Government of Saudi Arabia announced its Saudi Vision 2030 – an ambitious long-term development programme.
Saudi Vision 2030 represents an ambitious blueprint with long-term goals and expectations. It is expressed in three themes of a vibrant society; a thriving economy and an ambitious nation. A review of the three themes and their underlying issues of national concern reveal a holistic approach to development that encompasses the three dimensions of sustainable development: the social, the economic and the environment.
The partnership between UNDP and Saudi Arabia is covering vital sectors and areas which contributes to address the needs of Saudi society, including enhancement of the local capacity of different government institutions and support to policy making and reporting. A wide set of under the scope of technical assistance is provided in order to assist the KSA departments in their reform processes.

This UNV assignment is part of UNDP’s Saudi Arabia efforts to promote volunteerism and ultimately increase the capacity to respond to the various technical assistance demands from the counterparts.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2022–2026 (UNSDCF) agreed between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) serves as an integrated SDG-based strategy for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Vision 2030.

UNDP is well-positioned to demonstrate its comparative advantage in Saudi Arabia since UNDP has been present and active in the Kingdom since 1976. UNDP is a respected and trusted advisor to dozens of partners and is seen as a window to the multilateral landscape and benchmarking to which the Kingdom aspires. Through a more coherent and engaged UNCT and expanded partnerships with UN agencies (e.g., UNICEF on disability and inclusion, and gender, UN-Habitat on development housing and urbanization, FAO on food security and food waste, and UNFPA on statistics and the national census), UNDP will advance its integrator role and broaden UN engagement in Saudi Arabia beyond its current engagement which is mostly with Government.

The UNDP Country Programme 2023-2027 (CP) is fully aligned with the four Strategic Priority Areas and corresponding Outcomes of the UNSDCF (CF), namely People, Planet, Prosperity, and Peace, Partnerships, and Other Cross-Cutting Issues, all of which emanate from the Vision 2030. With activities under each of the four CF Outcomes, UNDP represents the significant majority of UN system programming in the country. This critical mass and diversity of engagements across numerous entities afford UNDP the opportunity to build synergies that are transformational and that address the siloed approaches that can be pervasive in the large bureaucratic ecosystem. The CP seeks to support opportunities for economic, environmental, social, and institutional change.


National UN Youth Volunteers in Saudi Arabia are entitled to:

- Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) in the amount of SAR 10,893.33
- Entry Lumpsum USD 400
- Annual and learning leaves;
- Free Medical and life insurance; and
- Free access to different learning platforms.

For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements, and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

1- Planning and Design of Audiovisual Communication Strategies:

Ensure the production, management, and support of audiovisual content for UNDP events and activities.
Conduct assessments to understand communication needs related to photography, videography, and video editing.
Design and implement audiovisual content aligned with UNDP's strategic communication goals.

2- Implementation of Audiovisual Content and Strategy:

Serve as photographer and videographer at UNDP events, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Lead live-streaming efforts to support real-time sharing of events.
Manage the editing and production of high-quality audiovisual content, including videos and 2D motion graphics, ensuring brand alignment.
Collaborate with the communications team to create visually appealing digital content for various platforms.

3- Contribution to Digital Content Platforms:

Ensure timely and high-quality preparation of audiovisual content for social media, websites, and other communication channels.
Incorporate motion graphics into promotional videos and ensure that digital content enhances storytelling and outreach efforts.

4- Support Business Development and Communication:

Develop and manage audiovisual materials for public information campaigns promoting UNDP’s activities.
Lead the creation of promotional videos showcasing UNDP initiatives, ensuring they meet corporate standards for public dissemination.

5- Outreach and Engagement:

Manage audiovisual coverage for media, facilitating press access and ensuring consistent media output for UNDP campaigns.
Ensure visibility through the creation of visually engaging stories and infographics to support communication and outreach strategies.

6- Knowledge Building and Equipment Management:

Ensure management and maintenance of audiovisual equipment, providing recommendations for upgrades as needed.
Lead training sessions for staff on the use of audiovisual tools and content creation strategies.