Video Editing to Support Volunteer Impact Storytelling in Malawi

Host entity: UNDP

Application deadline: 19/08/2026

Mission and objectives

UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results. UNDP has been present in Malawi since 1964.

Working closely with the Government of Malawi, civil society and the private sector, UNDP' s work aims to contribute to economic growth, sustainable environmental management, and democratic governance and accountability in Malawi.

UNDP’s Country Programme Document is closely aligned to the Malawi Agenda 2063 and supports Malawi’s aim to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

UNDP ‘s programme is designed to address the interlinked issues of poverty, inequality and vulnerability to shocks and is managed within two portfolios:

Responsive Institutions and Citizen Engagement which works towards strengthening effective, accountable and inclusive governance that promotes civic engagement, respect for human rights, rule of law, peace and democracy. It also works towards strengthening data generation and analysis.

Resilience and Sustainable Growth which focusses on enhancing economic innovation, inclusive business, job creation, and renewable energy access. It also works towards helping Malawi adapt to climate change and build resilience to disasters.

Assignment context

UNDP Malawi, in collaboration with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, is implementing the UNV Spotlight Storytelling Campaign to document and showcase the contributions of UN Volunteers to sustainable development and national progress in Malawi.

The campaign will generate a collection of volunteer stories, photographs, and short videos highlighting how volunteers contribute to development outcomes across sectors such as governance, livelihoods, climate action, youth empowerment, education, health, and community resilience.

To support the production of engaging digital content, UNDP Malawi seeks Online Volunteers with video editing skills to transform raw footage into compelling short-form videos for advocacy, outreach, and social media engagement.

Task description

Under the supervision of the UNDP Malawi Communications Team, the Online Volunteer will:

- Edit short video clips featuring UN Volunteers and development initiatives across Malawi.
- Produce engaging 30-60 second videos optimized for social media platforms.
- Develop volunteer spotlight videos highlighting personal journeys, achievements, and community impact.
- Add subtitles, captions, transitions, audio enhancement, and branding elements.
- Ensure videos align with UNDP and UNV visual identity and communication standards.
- Create platform-specific formats for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
- Organize and archive final outputs for future communications use.
- Support the creation of reusable video templates for ongoing storytelling initiatives.

Skills and experience

-Experience in video editing and digital storytelling.
-Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or similar software.
-Strong understanding of social media content creation.
-Skills in subtitling, audio editing, and visual storytelling.
-Ability to work independently and meet agreed deadlines.
-Interest in international development, volunteerism, and the work of the United Nations.

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.