Multimedia Officer

About the role

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is recruiting a Multimedia Officer for its Synergy Unit's Policy Engagement and Communications Program. The officer leads the creation of visual, audio and digital content that turns complex research findings and policy messages into accessible, engaging products, supporting institutional communications, knowledge translation, stakeholder engagement and public visibility.

Key responsibilities

• Conceptualize and produce videos, documentaries, animations, podcasts, webcasts, photography, digital stories, online galleries, infographics, slides and interactive products, including storyboards, scripts and production plans.
• Record interviews and capture high-quality photos, video and audio during activities, field visits and conferences.
• Manage the full video and audio production process, from concept and scripting to editing, post-production, subtitling and distribution, and coordinate external production partners.
• Design infographics, reports, policy briefs, social media assets, presentations and event materials, ensuring brand compliance and accessibility.
• Produce content for the website, social media, newsletters and digital campaigns, and support webinars, livestreams, conferences and exhibitions.
• Maintain institutional archives of photos, videos, audio and graphics, and manage equipment inventory and licensing.
• Contribute multimedia activities to communications plans, review quality of internal and outsourced products, track product reach and support staff capacity building.

Required profile

• 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 professional experience in multimedia production, preferably in a research, policy, international development or NGO setting.
• A strong portfolio showing video production, photography, graphic design and digital content work.
• Experience producing content for websites, social media, digital campaigns, webinars and live or hybrid events; experience translating research or technical information into visual products is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Audition or comparable tools.
• Proficiency with professional cameras, lighting, audio-recording and livestreaming equipment.
• Video editing, colour correction, sound editing, motion graphics and post-production.
• Data visualization, typography, colour theory and layout.
• Familiarity with CMS, social media publishing tools and digital asset management systems.
• Working knowledge of copyright, licensing, informed consent and data protection.