Senior Video Producer - Production and Content, PCER2 at African Development Bank - AfDB

Reference: ADB/20/091
Location: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Grade: PL5
Position N°: 50078440

The Complex

• The President, plans, supervises and manages the business of the Bank Group. Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the President conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development Fund and manages operations and activities in accordance with the Agreements establishing the African Development Bank and the African Development Fund. The President supervises several Departments and Units including
• Office of the President; Independent Development Evaluation Department; Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department; Compliance Review and Mediation Unit; Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board; Administrative Tribunal; Office of the Auditor General; Group Risk Management Directorate; General Counsel and Legal Services Department; Communication and External Relations Department; Staff Integrity and Ethics Office and Office of the Secretary General and General Secretariat.

The Hiring Department / Divison:

• The purpose of the Department is to plan, prepare and implement public relations and institutional communication programs designed to make the Bank better known by its various audiences so as to promote social and economic development in Africa, and to establish and maintain the Bank’s credibility and good reputation as Africa’s leading development finance institution.
• The Department is also responsible for enabling the Bank to understand better, how the institution is perceived both internally and externally.

The Position

• Under the general guidance and supervision of the Division Manager External Relations (PCER2), the incumbent will be responsible for revising editorial material using international standards, provide strategic direction for multimedia content development, set guidelines for multimedia content production, as well as liaise with internal and external partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the overall supervision of the Division Manager, External Relations (PCER2), the Senior Video Producer – Production and Content, will manage all aspects of video project production including scripting, filming, and editing to ensure timely delivery of professional video and photography digital content.
• This individual will work with a team to create compelling and engaging digital content through video, photography, presentation, emerging media, and other multimedia applications. They will ensure continual creative improvement and actively contribute to a culture of innovation, excellence and accountability.

Specifically, they will have the following responsibilities:

Multimedia Production:

• Create, develop and manage the full video production process from start to finish including
• Pre-production – vision, strategy, script development, manage production timeline
• Production – planning and managing video shoots and carrying out interviews as required
• Post-production – video editing - narration, translation and subtitling
• Deliver ready to publish multimedia content across all Bank’s channels
• Create and maintain production schedules taking into account changing project priorities, milestones, and resource constraints.
• Analyse and prioritize requests for multimedia content
• Ensure quality control for all visual media and ensure that creative content and products comply with brand standards, policies, directives, and client needs.
• Achieve consensus among diverse viewpoints and effectively translate ideas into, actionable steps.
• Manage content production and workflow from inception through completion, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned. This includes development of budget estimates, resourcing, and project management

Content Development:

• Creatively package and turn video footage into engaging multimedia content
• Create video project success stories
• Write treatments for motion graphic videos, live videos and photography projects including sound, graphics, animation, special effects and other visual forms to be included.
• Serve as a creative point of contact by developing strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ensure all information is accurate before publishing, whether written or visual content, to prevent copyright infringements (e.g. plagiarism and ghost-written content) and discard any misrepresentation or defamation.

Editorial:

• Research and develop content for digital, online and print media to meet and exceed the Bank’s external and internal stakeholders’ expectations.
• Coordinate contributions by other departments and complexes, teams/units on major initiatives, and obtain required clearance.
• Identify and interview experts, conduct research, and write and analyse a broad range of material for multimedia projects and assignments
• Collaborate with the editorial team on projects as necessary

The incumbent will also undertake the following:

• Ensure that the quality and accessibility of information on the Bank’s multimedia platforms is consistent with the image of the Bank as the leading development institution in Africa and its global role as a development organization. In this regard, the incumbent will ensure that the information posted and published is timely, accurate and conforms to the Bank’s information disclosure and editorial policies.
• Ensure that all content received from departments and complexes is reviewed, edited and posted on the Bank’s communication platforms.
• Proactively develop content and acquire organizational information.
• Meet all required deadlines.

Selection Criteria

• Hold at least a minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in Journalism, Communications International Relations, Public Affairs, Marketing, or other related disciplines.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant and international experience in the private sector or a multi-lateral development organization.
• Understanding of and experience with various media software tools. Proficiency in video and audio editing tools (Adobe Creative Suite preferred) is an advantage.
• Strong command of English and /or French, with a working knowledge of the other. Proficiency in both languages is an advantage.
• Outstanding written and verbal skills, particularly the ability to synthesize complex messages and tailor them into simple, clear and non-academic language for different audiences in a creative, direct and lively style.
• Demonstrable experience in reporting, writing and editing, especially for digital platforms, as well as experience working on scripts and treatments for a variety of multimedia products.
• Experience in producing impactful infographics, digital content, and documentaries.
• Ability to effectively work under pressure on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work independently.
• Understanding of and experience with various media software tools.
• Communication - Provide clear and concise oral and written communications; present oral information with clarity and adapt language to suit the requirements of a particular audience.
• Problem Solving - Applies business knowledge to the resolution of problems and identifies solutions to the benefit of the client (internal and external) and the organization.
• Client Orientation - Ensures that the client is considered to be of primary importance in all transactions and interactions. Understands, and anticipates client needs, and ensures that clients receive the best possible service from the Bank.
• Teamwork and relationship - Works with others to maximize the effectiveness of the team as a whole, shares knowledge and workloads. Develops strong working relationships with colleagues and contributes to the creation of a positive team environment.
• Project and Time management - Ability to coordinate multiple workflows between in-house communications experts and external service providers in a timely manner.
• Strong decision-making skills and proven ability to proffer solutions
• Ability to motivate a multicultural team of communications experts (staff or consultants).
• Ability to initiate and manage a production process that involves several internal stakeholders
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).