Facilitator/Consultant on WPS Storytelling (Retainer) at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

• The Consultant will support the consultation meeting with a particular focus on documenting the process, define the multimedia content for visibility, production of video and documentary of the program to produce quality content outlining an inclusive peace process. The consultant will work closely with SCPIO to ensure all content aligns with OSESGY's communication objectives and branding. It is expected that the final result of this consultancy be a comprehensive report with strategic directions, produced in close coordination with SCPIO.
• Under the direct supervision of the Senior Gender Affairs Officer and in liaison with SCPIO, the consultant will produce 4 short videos from the Madrid Forum documentary to be released in October during OSESGY’s campaign on WPS for the 24th anniversary of SCR 1325.
• Conduct semi structured interviews and Documenting Storytelling of women peacebuilders and CSOs.
• Prepare interview questions, studying stakeholder profiles and recording interviews on an audio device on location in various cities. SCPIO will provide guidance on messaging to ensure consistency across interviews and storytelling approaches.
• Translation and transcription of interview audio will be an external cost.
• Profiling the stories of women.
• Production and post-production of short video for the consultation meetings (5 to 10 minutes duration). 
• Source and onboard a production crew and post-production team to be hired by OSESGY, obtain location specifications, study stakeholder profiles;
• With the support of the Senior Gender Affaires Officer prepare interview questions and conduct pre-interviews with participants, if time permits;
• Manage onsite crew and production in the various locations of the consultations for a 3-day shoot;
• Conduct interviews in each consultation meeting. 
• Ensure any interviewee featured in the film is fully briefed on the concept and output, and provide signed releases demonstrating informed consent;
• Revising up to 3 cuts of the video in alignment with OSESGY suggestions;
• Finalize the video according to feedback provided by OSESGY;
• Submit the final version of the video products electronically (DropBox or WeTransfer) in three separate deliverables (SCPIO will provide strategic input on each draft to ensure messaging and branding consistency):
• A master copy with English subtitles
• All raw footage including B-roll and interviews
• Lead on the visibility of the work of the Inclusion Unit Campaign Concepts and Visual Identity of the Bottom-Up Vision of Inclusive Peace Consultation Meetings:
• Develops campaign concept, visual identity, and art direction
• Subsequently, the consultant will present multiple concept options for the inclusion unit's approval. The concepts will be refined based on feedback, ensuring alignment with the campaign's goals and audience engagement. SCPIO will ensure the concepts are consistent with OSESGY’s branding guidelines.
• Creative Consultation and Social Media Assets:
• During the Inclusion Unit’s campaigns on WPS and 16 days of Ending VAW, the consultant will provide ongoing creative consultation, offering advice on visual style, messaging, and strategies for engagement. This collaborative process will include brainstorming sessions with the Inclusion Unit to generate fresh campaign concepts that connect with the target audience. 
• In liaison with SCPIO, the consultant will provide strategic guidance to help share campaign messages effectively across digital platforms

Education:

•  Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent degree) in political science, gender studies, Middle East Studies or related fields.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.  

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in preparing policy briefs and papers in the related areas of women peacebuilders is desired.
• 5 Years of experience in film production.
• A track record of design expertise, storytelling in the Middle East / North Africa region in addition to capability of developing visually engaging content is required.
• Demonstrated experience in/excellent knowledge and understanding of Middle Eastern politics is required

Languages :  
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Arabic are required