Audio-Visual Producer (100%) – (Flexible location possible, based in a country with MSF office presence )

Job Vacancy:

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Netherlands/OCA

As of October 1st, 2023, our OSCAR team is looking for a:

*Audio-Visual Producer* (100%)

(Flexible location possible, based in a country with MSF office presence )

(All other OCA offices will be considered, and the local salary grid will apply)

MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. We are a non-profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people .

We provide emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks of deadly diseases and assist those who are excluded from healthcare. MSF delivers care based on need and when we see injustice, we speak out. We are an organization that remains impartial, knowledgeable, and effective, a nd this is what makes the difference between life and death .

People are our priority. At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Artsen zonder Grenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We encourage diverse applicants including individuals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity characteristics and how they work together.

OSCAR is Operation center Amsterdam (OCA’s) humanitarian affairs, operational communications and advocacy department. It is comprised of a humanitarian affairs unit and of an operational communications unit who work in tandem in distinct and complementary roles.

OSCAR works in close proximity with desks, country-based communications and humanitarian affairs staff to support country teams in better understanding and addressing some of the challenges of the populations we work with and best leveraging the potential of our proximity to affected populations.

Objectives of the position

• Oversees all photo/video production for MSF Operational Communications team
• Provides advice on ways to optimise visual in Operational Communications , digital platforms, and in external Media and events.
• Produces visual material; photo and film, for the Operational Comms team, serving the entire OCA portfolio.

Main responsibilities

• Oversees the production of the Visual material that is produced in a timely manner in emergencies and increases generating visual materials from the field in real time.
• Produces Visual material – photo and film video for OCA operational communications content in collaboration with internal teams and briefs external professionals when needed.
• Contracting and working with external producers and editors.
• Supports and advises country-based staff with regards to all elements of Visual communication, including photo usage rights, ethics, photo editing and & clearance process, helps develop the capacity if Field staff in regard to visual literacy and ethical guidelines.
• Produces quality visual materials for the MSF principled communication framework "Telling it as it is".
• Improves sharing of images and productions both within the movement (with other MSF operation centers and partner sections) and with external audiences.
• Contributes to archiving materials in the MSF image database.
• Works closely with communication advisors ( CAs ) on Comms initiatives and themes, to ensure material is produced in line with strategic advocacy objectives . Supports communications advisors on visual content for ad hoc or urgent / emergency communications.
• Networks with photographers and other NGOs, use international photo exhibitions , festivals etc. , to build awareness about MSF.
• Project manager for mid/long term AV productions together with external partnerships.
• Is part of the international MSF AV platform and works together with other OCs and offices.
• Briefing, training and mentoring of AV for country-based communications positions
• Plans and prioritises tasks and projects for visual content productions in cooperation with operational communications coordinator.

Candidate Profile

• Around 5 years experience in the relevant roles within the Audio-Visual production , project management and editing.
• Strong networking and negotiation skills – an existing international ( global wide ) network of AV producers and photographers is an asset.
• Strong cross- cultural awareness and sensitivity – we deal with very sensitive contexts and have to protect the rights and dignity of the people in our audio-visual material at all times.
• Strong interpersonal – and intercultural communication skills.
• Committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees , committed to (diversity, Inclusion and equity – DEI principles).
• Experienced and knowledge able in different AV software such as Premiere, and basic video & sound recording . Experience with Lightroom, Canva, Photoshop.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and fluency in one other language ( Arabic , French, Russian, Spanish, Swahili) are a prerequisite.
• Aware of new formats and trends in the digital, AV/Media industry.
• Experience in recruiting , onboarding and training.
• Experience overseeing AV production (Project Management as a plus).
• Experience in producing and writing scripts for digital platforms – creativity (thinking outside of the box) and curiosity to experiment with new formats.
• Able to juggle priorities and work under pressure and tight deadlines.

We offer

• If based in the Netherlands, a Dutch employment contract will be offered from October 1st, 2023, based on 40 hours per week. It is a one-year contract with a renewal option.
• A gross monthly salary in scale 5 with a current salary range between 2,985 and 4,037 euro depending on relevant work experience, based on a fulltime appointment (if based in The Netherlands).

Other benefits include:

• 30 days off (based on a full – time employment)
• A premium free pension where MSF covers 100% of the monthly pension contribution
• 8% holiday allowance paid out with the salary in May
• Discounted daily lunch at the office
• Commuting allowance (terms and conditions apply) & work from home allowance
• An environment that fosters diversity, with colleagues from around the world representing various cultures and background
• Annual personal development budget
• L&D will support you with a variety of learning and development opportunities with internal and external trainings and courses.

Remote working is possible. If you are located somewhere else, we can only contract in another country where we have an MSF office. The local contract and salary grid will then apply.

Application

If you recognise yourself in this profile, we welcome you to apply directly via our website and upload a showreel of your work, letter of motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) as one combined document.

The closing date for applications is August 20th at 23:59h.

Please note the application deadline specified above may be subject to extension at MSF-Netherland’s discretion.

Selection will involve one interviewing round and a technical assessment.

Please note that only candidates that fully meet the requirements of the position will be taken into consideration.

Information

For more information about the recruitment procedure, please contact Masha Petrovic (Recruiter) at [اضغط هنا لمشاهدة البريد اﻹلكتروني]

For more information about the position, please contact Diala Ghassan (Operation Communications coordinator) at [اضغط هنا لمشاهدة البريد اﻹلكتروني]

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