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MULTIMEDIA OFFICER
African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 11 days ago (25 Aug 2026) Updated 11 days ago
How to Apply
Submit your application letter and detailed CV in a single PDF by September 7, 2026.
Job Description
The multimedia officer creates a wide range of visual and audio content to translate research and policy messages into engaging formats. Responsibilities include conceptualizing, producing, editing and distributing videos, podcasts, infographics, and digital stories, as well as designing graphics for print and online use. The role works closely with researchers and communications teams, manages production processes, ensures compliance with editorial standards, and maintains brand consistency. A strong portfolio and at least three years of multimedia production experience are required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Production, Film and Television Production, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, Journalism, Communications or a related field, or diploma in audiovisual with an accompanying portfolio.
- • At least 3 years of relevant post‑qualification work experience.
- • Minimum three years of professional experience in multimedia production, preferably within research, policy, international development, NGOs or similar organizations.
- • 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 (highly desirable).
- • Experience working with researchers, policymakers, development partners or diverse multicultural teams (advantage).
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • 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, program 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.
- • 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 program 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 multimedia productions meet APHRC’s editorial, technical, ethical and safeguarding standards.
- • Obtain and manage appropriate consent for photography, video, audio and personal stories.
- • 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, color, composition, accessibility and information hierarchy.
- • Ensure visual products comply with APHRC’s brand guidelines and relevant partner requirements.
- • Produce and adapt multimedia content for APHRC’s website, social media platforms, newsletters and digital channels.