The incumbent advises on the most effective audiovisual formats and storytelling approaches to support institutional priorities, campaigns and operations, and provides guidance and capacity-building support to delegations. They are part of the Global Content Hub, based in Nairobi.  

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Translates objectives into compelling audiovisual stories tailored to different audiences and platforms (social media, web, campaigns); 
• Develops terms of reference, story angles, formats and narrative approaches adapted to short-form, mid-form and platform-specific video content; 
• Ensures accuracy, balance, ethical storytelling and respect for humanitarian principles when portraying people and contexts; 
• Works with Public Relations Officer and other relevant colleagues to develop compelling and powerful AV news for media use; 
• Leads the end-to-end production process: concept development, scripting, planning, shooting, editing, review and delivery; 
• Oversees production schedules, budgets and logistics, ensuring efficient use of resources; 
• In coordination with the digital team, produces audiovisual content specifically designed for digital platforms (e.g. Instagram, X, YouTube, websites); 
• Adapts formats, duration, framing, subtitles and pacing to platform requirements and audience behaviour; 
• Ensures audiovisual outputs meet editorial, technical and visual quality standards; 
• Ensures consistent application of ICRC new corporate visual identity and tone across all audiovisual products; 
• Reviews and validates edits, motion graphics, sound design and final exports; 
• Contributes to the weekly Creative Content Meeting by proposing topics and story ideas, and by providing constructive editorial and creative feedback; 
• Provides guidance to field teams on audiovisual production approaches, use of the new visual identity, workflows and best practices; 
• Delivers coaching, advice and training to ICRC staff on audiovisual production, including through online and in-person workshops and on-the-job support; 
• Ensures proper archiving, metadata and reuse of audiovisual assets in line with internal systems and standards. 

Professional experience required

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in communication, audio-visual (AV) production or journalism or any other relevant degree; 
• Minimum 5–7 years’ professional work experience as a producer or journalist in news and social media content; 
• Proven experience with, and strong knowledge of, video shooting and editing software (Adobe, Final Cut);
• Fluent command of English and of either French or Arabic.