Multimedia Assistant
Nairobi
- Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
- Location: Nairobi
- Grade: National UN Volunteer Specialist
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Communication and Public Information
- Design (digital, product, graphics or visual design)
- Closing Date: 2025-08-03
Details
Mission and objectives
Since its inception in 1972, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been the global authority that sets the environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP works through its divisions as well as regional, liaison and out-posted offices and a growing network of collaborating centres of excellence.
UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP works through its divisions as well as regional, liaison and out-posted offices and a growing network of collaborating centres of excellence.
Context
This UN Volunteer assignment is based in UNEP’s Communications Division and supports the Multimedia Unit’s efforts to manage digital content, engage global audiences via YouTube, and ensure smooth administrative operations in service of UNEP’s environmental campaigns and storytelling.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Multimedia, the UN Volunteer will:
1.Digital Asset Management (DAM):
a. Curate, tag, and upload multimedia content (videos, images, graphics) to UNEP’s Digital Asset Management system.
b. Review and improve metadata to enhance searchability and consistency across the archive.
c. Support routine audits, archiving, and organization of UNEP’s multimedia assets.
2.YouTube Channel Support:
a. Administer UNEP’s global YouTube channel, including scheduling and uploading content, managing metadata, thumbnails, playlists, and captions.
b. Monitor audience engagement, prepare analytics reports, and support the publication of YouTube Shorts.
c. Respond to comments and maintain community guidelines, flagging any issues to the supervisor.
3.Administrative and Procurement Support:
a. Assist with procurement-related tasks such as drafting terms of reference, tracking
service orders and supporting vendor coordination.
b. Maintain multimedia documentation and filing systems.
c. Provide general administrative assistance to the Head of Multimedia as needed.
1.Digital Asset Management (DAM):
a. Curate, tag, and upload multimedia content (videos, images, graphics) to UNEP’s Digital Asset Management system.
b. Review and improve metadata to enhance searchability and consistency across the archive.
c. Support routine audits, archiving, and organization of UNEP’s multimedia assets.
2.YouTube Channel Support:
a. Administer UNEP’s global YouTube channel, including scheduling and uploading content, managing metadata, thumbnails, playlists, and captions.
b. Monitor audience engagement, prepare analytics reports, and support the publication of YouTube Shorts.
c. Respond to comments and maintain community guidelines, flagging any issues to the supervisor.
3.Administrative and Procurement Support:
a. Assist with procurement-related tasks such as drafting terms of reference, tracking
service orders and supporting vendor coordination.
b. Maintain multimedia documentation and filing systems.
c. Provide general administrative assistance to the Head of Multimedia as needed.
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Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.