CTG Overview
- CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
- CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
- Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
- Visit www.ctg.org to find out more
Overview of Position
- Our Client is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.
- Our Client areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.
- The translator will provide support to the communications team to translate documents and visibility materials as well as proof reading and linguistic editing for our client website.
- The main objective of this TOR is to hire a short-term Translator who shall translate and proofread different documents from English to Arabic or vice versa under several projects. Translator shall work under Our Client Communications Officer to achieve the objective and the scope of the assignment.
Role Objectives Description of Responsibilities
- Create animations, motion graphics and other visual design products to support our client video products and other communications work.
- Provides high-quality animations and visual design products
- Creation of animated video products that tell stories about our client and its work both externally and internally, and for a variety of platforms and audiences.
- Creation of animated infographics and motion graphics to help convey messages and complex ideas and data in an engaging way.
- Creation of different language versions ( Arabic – English ) of animations and video products using translations provided by our client.
- Development of scripts or creative concepts for animations as and when requested.
- Management of deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of final edited animations and video products, including project files and assets in accordance with timelines agreed at the start of the project.
- Provision of all necessary software and editing equipment to perform assignments.
- Follows branding guidelines to ensure animations and video products are reflective of the fonts, colours, logo requirements and overall style of our client visual products.
- Implements changes based on feedback from our client teams in accordance with agreed timelines
- The key results will have an impact on the overall ability of our client to communicate and promote its work visually and in an engaging manner both on its website and social media channels and as part of longer format videos
Project Reporting
- To the line Project Manager
Key Competencies
- Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
- Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others.
- Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
- Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries
- Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
- Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
- Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Team Management
- This has no team management responsibility.
Further Information
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field with 1 year of experience is required.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in animation or related fields.
- Advanced knowledge and skills of Adobe After Effects, and other editing and animation tools are required;
- Experience in working with the G-Suite platform including Google Drive, Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides is desired
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required.