UN Women Seeks Multimedia Producer (International Consultant, Home-Based): Apply by 28 November 2025
UN Women has announced an exciting consultancy opportunity for a Multimedia Producer to support the EmPower: Women for Climate-Resilient Societies Programme.
This home-based, part-time role invites experienced multimedia professionals to contribute to high-impact communication products that advance gender equality and climate resilience across Asia and the Pacific.
Application deadline: 28 November 2025
Job ID: 30286
Contract duration: 1 year (Retainer, approx. 200 working days)
Location: Home-based
Vacancy type: Individual Consultancy
About UN Women and the EmPower Programme
Grounded in the principles of equality and human rights, UN Women works globally to eliminate discrimination against women and girls and promote gender equality across development, humanitarian action, peace, and security.
In Asia and the Pacific, women face disproportionate climate impacts and systemic barriers to accessing resources and low-carbon technologies. The EmPower Programme, jointly implemented by UN Women and UNEP, addresses these barriers by:
- Advancing women’s leadership in climate action
- Enhancing access to low-carbon solutions
- Promoting gender-responsive climate policies and financing
- Strengthening advocacy and communication to center women’s voices in climate discourse
To support these goals, the programme seeks a Multimedia Producer capable of transforming complex gender–climate issues into compelling, inclusive, and accessible storytelling products.
Role Overview
The Multimedia Producer will conceptualize, design, and deliver diverse multimedia materials that communicate UN Women’s climate and gender priorities.
The consultant will work under the supervision of the Programme Coordination for Gender and Climate Change and collaborate closely with the Social Media and Programme Visibility Consultant.
Scope of Work and Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for the full production cycle—from concept to final delivery—including the creation of video, animation, and mixed-media content.
Key Responsibilities
- Review background materials, including reports, briefs, and branding guidelines
- Propose creative concepts and visual treatments tailored to target audiences
- Develop a distribution and promotion plan with recommended platforms and metrics
- Produce multimedia content such as:
- Animations
- Mixed-media and live-action videos
- Illustrations and digital storytelling assets
- Integrate accessibility features:
- Narration
- Subtitles
- Sign-language interpretation
- UN Women branding
- Ensure all outputs comply with UN Women’s ethical communication standards and the UN Disability-Inclusive Communication Guidelines
Consultancy Details
- Type: Retainer contract (services requested as needed)
- Estimated time commitment: 200 working days throughout the year
- Duty station: Home-based
- Travel: Not required unless specified
Required Competencies
Core Values
- Respect for Diversity
- Integrity
- Professionalism
Core Competencies
- Gender awareness and sensitivity
- Accountability and effective communication
- Creative problem solving
- Inclusive collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Leading by example
Functional Competencies
- Advanced multimedia production skills across concept development, scripting, filming, editing, and distribution
- Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Ability to translate complex gender–climate themes into compelling visual narratives
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to work independently
- Understanding of best practices in social media formats, accessibility, and analytics
- Excellent English writing and communication skills
Required Qualifications
Education
- Master’s degree in graphic design, visual arts, animation, computer graphics, or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in multimedia production
- Proven ability to develop gender-responsive and inclusive content
- Experience producing storytelling content related to development, gender equality, climate change, human rights, or humanitarian issues
Languages
- Fluency in English is required
Note: Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit samples of previous work.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before 28 November 2025, 08:31 AM via the UN Women careers portal.
This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to contribute creative expertise to a global initiative elevating women’s leadership in climate action.
