International Telecommunication Union

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve this, ITU manages the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the international level, works to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishes global standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communication systems. ITU also organizes global Telecom events bringing together the most influential representatives of government and the private sector to exchange ideas and knowledge for the benefit of all.
VACANCY NOTICE Nº ITU/SG/SPM/2011/P12
Date of Issue: 17 March 2011
Applications from women are encouraged
Functions: Videographer/Photographer
Post Number: PM01/P3/760
Deadline for Applications: 17 May 2011
Duration of Contract: Two years
Type of Appointment: Fixed-Term Appointment Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Grade: P3
Organ:
The General Secretariat directs all the administrative and financial aspects of the Union’s activities, including the implementation of the provisions of the administrative regulations on operational questions, the dissemination of information on telecommunication matters for operational and other purposes, the provision of legal advice to the Bureaux of the Union and the departments of the General Secretariat, logistic support to the Union’s activities including conferences, the coordination of the work of the Union with other international organizations, the dissemination of information to the Member States and Sector Members, press, corporate and individual users of telecommunications and the general public. The General Secretariat is also responsible for the organization of world telecommunication exhibitions and forums.
Organization Unit:
Within the General Secretariat, the Strategic Planning and Membership Department (SPM) advises the Secretary-General on strategic challenges and their implications for the Union in the fast evolving telecommunications/ICT environment; develops forward-looking strategic proposals to the ITU management team with a view to ensuring that the organization meets the objectives assigned by the membership; plans and coordinates the corporative and strategic activities with a view to ensuring their accordance with membership objectives; organizes and provides secretariat services to the Plenipotentiary Conference, Council, and other meetings in the general secretariat in order to achieve a high level of involvement from Member States and Sector Members, develops and maintains sound relations with Member States, Sector Members and other entities, the UN and other international organizations. The Department is also responsible for providing expert advice on communication and promotion strategies and for developing and implementing the Union’s corporate communication plan in cooperation with the three Sectors with a view to promoting ITU leadership in the field of telecommunications and ICT.
Duties / Responsibilities
In the Strategic Planning and Membership Department, under the supervision of the Head of Communications and Partnership Promotion Division, the incumbent will performs the following duties:
Translate ITU strategic goals into creative, effective AV content and delivery across all appropriate platforms in order to promote better understanding of, and engagement in, ITU’s activities. Provide advice on the need for further coverage of specific programmes and topics and how AV strategy can be improved.
Responsible for high-end video features and programmes of varying lengths. Conceptualize, storyboard, film and edit a variety of AV styles: documentary, news clips, promotions films and commercial spots. Design, create and deliver new and effective communications products and services.
Direct production of video programmes on the activities of ITU, primarily for television and websites. Find and select images and negotiate rights for the distribution of content.
Organize and direct the shooting; conduct interviews with experts and apply technical and specialized skills in audiovisual production for interviews/discussions in studio conditions, using teleprompter when required. Apply special effects video software needed to assemble promotional clips.
Select, organize and direct talent as necessary.
Responsible for post-production using non-linear offline editing on Final Cut Pro, special effects, audio editing and other software.
Responsible for the management of archives and maintain equipment in good working order and make suggestions for upgrades.
Keep abreast of new developments in the production of videos.
Proposes and undertakes photographic assignments to illustrate the work and main initiatives of ITU. Plans, implements and provides photographic coverage of ITU activities/events and personalities. Processes photographs in adherence to deadlines. Provides written information describing the photographic coverage, including captions in English based on ITU style guide. Edits and catalogues photographs in keeping with ITU norms. Uploads photographs to various platforms in a timely manner. Maintains galleries of ITU images.
Performs any additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the service.
Qualifications required
Education:
Advanced university degree in journalism, filmmaking or communication with courses in cinematography and television production or a related field OR education in a reputed college of advanced education with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of an advanced university degree in one of the fields above. Technical training in video production is required. Technical training in photography would be an asset.
For internal candidates, a first university degree in one of the fields above in combination with seven years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree for promotion or rotation purposes.
Experience:
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in video production and photography or related field, including at least two at the international level. Media relations experience would be an asset.
A Doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for two years of working experience.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of one of the six official languages of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish), and very good knowledge of a second official language. Knowledge of a third official language would be an advantage. (Under the provisions of Resolution No. 626 of the Council, a relaxation of the language requirements may be authorized in the case of candidates from developing countries: when candidates from such countries possess a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the Union, their applications may be taken into consideration.)
Competencies:
Creativity:
Possess strong creative vision to plan and execute video interviews/stories/documentaries.
Ability to think strategically while not losing sight of the details.
Ability and flexibility to implement a wide range of styles as required.
Technical competencies:
Versatile professional TV producer/cameraman/editor fully proficient in the use of both analogue and digital video.
Thorough knowledge of digital equipment and processes including exporting to various platforms, compression, streaming and storage techniques.
Advanced computer skills to use relevant software such as Finalcut Pro and other applications.
Ability to organize and manage a small but full-fledged video and audio studio.
Knowledge of both traditional and new multimedia is required.
Experience with photography equipment including all functionalities of the camera and proficiency in photo editing and image catalogue software is required.
Remuneration
Annual Salary: (Net of Tax)
109,081.- USD – 145,581.- USD without dependents
116,861.- USD – 156,591.- USD with dependents

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