African Population And Health Research Center (APHRC)
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APHRC is recruiting a Multimedia Officer for its Synergy Unit's Policy Engagement and Communications Program. The Officer will lead the creation of visual, audio, and digital content to translate complex research findings and policy messages into accessible, engaging products. Supporting Center-wide projects, the role drives institutional communications, knowledge translation, stakeholder engagement, and public visibility. This position requires a creative professional skilled in multimedia production, research communication, digital storytelling, and audience engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Multimedia production and storytelling
Conceptualize and produce multimedia content in formats including videos, documentaries, animations, podcasts, webcasts, photography, digital stories, online galleries, infographics, slide presentations and interactive products.
Translate research findings, policy messages and technical information into accessible and compelling visual and audio-visual narratives.
Develop storyboards, scripts, production plans and creative concepts in collaboration with researchers, policy engagement specialists and communications colleagues.
Conduct and record interviews with researchers, policymakers, programme participants, partners and other stakeholders.
Capture high-quality photographs, video footage and audio during APHRC activities, field visits, conferences and stakeholder engagements.
Produce human-interest stories and other multimedia products that demonstrate the relevance and impact of APHRC's work.
Video, audio and photography
Manage the complete video and audio production process, including concept development, scripting, filming, recording, editing, post-production, subtitling and distribution.
Provide professional photography and videography support for institutional and programme activities.
Set up and operate cameras, lighting, sound and related production equipment.
Coordinate external production companies, photographers, videographers, animators and other multimedia service providers when required.
Ensure that multimedia productions meet APHRC's editorial, technical, ethical and safeguarding standards.
Obtain and manage appropriate consent for photography, video, audio and personal stories.
Graphic design and data visualization
Design high-quality products for digital and print use, including infographics, reports, policy briefs, factsheets, event materials, social media assets, presentations, banners and exhibition materials.
Work with researchers and policy engagement teams to present data and evidence through accurate and accessible visualizations.
Develop creative concepts, templates and visual assets that strengthen consistency across APHRC products.
Apply sound principles of typography, colour, composition, accessibility and information hierarchy.
Ensure that all visual products comply with APHRC's brand guidelines and relevant partner requirements.
Digital platforms and events
Produce and adapt multimedia content for APHRC's website, social media platforms, newsletters, digital campaigns and other communication channels.
Support the planning and technical delivery of webinars, livestreams, hybrid meetings, conferences, exhibitions and other institutional events.
Provide audio-visual support, including presentation management, recording, streaming and post-event editing.
Optimize content for different platforms, audiences, devices and internet environments.
Monitor emerging multimedia formats, tools and audience trends and recommend appropriate innovations for APHRC.
Multimedia asset management
Maintain organized institutional databases and archives for photographs, videos, audio recordings, graphics, consent forms and other digital assets.
Develop and apply clear systems for naming, classifying, storing, retrieving and backing up multimedia files.
Maintain an inventory of audio-visual equipment and coordinate its appropriate use, storage and maintenance.
Ensure that multimedia assets are properly licensed, credited and used in accordance with copyright, data protection and consent requirements.
Support the development and implementation of institutional multimedia production standards and procedures.
Planning, collaboration and quality assurance
Work closely with the Synergy Unit, programme teams and other institutional functions to identify multimedia needs and develop appropriate products.
Contribute multimedia activities, timelines and resource requirements to communications and policy engagement plans.
Manage multiple production assignments while meeting agreed deadlines and quality standards.
Review and quality-assure multimedia products developed internally or by external service providers.
Support the procurement and management of multimedia consultants, vendors and production services.
Track the reach, engagement and use of multimedia products and contribute to communications performance reporting.
Provide multimedia guidance and basic capacity strengthening to staff and partners.
Perform other related duties assigned in support of the Synergy Unit and APHRC's institutional objectives.
Required qualifications and experience
Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Production, Film and Television Production, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, Journalism, Communications or a related field.
At least three years of relevant professional experience in multimedia production, preferably within a research, policy, international development, non-governmental or similar organization.
A strong portfolio demonstrating experience in video production, photography, graphic design, visual storytelling and digital content development.
Demonstrated experience managing video production from concept and scripting through filming, editing and final delivery.
Experience producing multimedia content for websites, social media, digital campaigns, webinars and live or hybrid events.
Experience translating research, data or technical information into accessible visual products is highly desirable.
Experience working with researchers, policymakers, development partners or diverse multicultural teams will be an added advantage.
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in relevant multimedia production and design applications, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Audition or comparable professional tools.
Proficiency in operating professional cameras, lighting, audio-recording and livestreaming equipment.
Strong video-editing, colour-correction, sound-editing, motion-graphics and post-production skills.
Knowledge of data visualization, information design, typography, colour theory and layout.
Familiarity with content-management systems, social media publishing tools and digital asset-management systems.
Ability to produce accessible multimedia content, including captions, subtitles, transcripts and appropriately formatted digital products.
Working knowledge of copyright, licensing, informed consent, data protection and ethical storytelling.
Familiarity with emerging multimedia technologies, including responsible applications of artificial intelligence in content production, will be an added advantage.
Core Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Creativity and strong visual judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong storytelling and interviewing abilities.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to interpret complex research and policy information.
Strong planning, organization and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and work under deadlines.
Initiative, adaptability and a solution-oriented approach.
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Sensitivity when working with diverse communities and vulnerable populations.
Commitment to ethical, inclusive and culturally appropriate communication.
Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.