Job Title
Exhibits Production Coordinator, P3
Department/ Office
Department of Public Information
Duty Station
NEW YORK
Posting Period
9 December 2013-7 February 2014
Job Opening number
13-PUB-DPI-30707-R-NEW YORK(G)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The position is located in the Office of the Director of the Outreach Division, Department of Public Information (DPI). The incumbent reports to the Secretary of the Exhibits Committee/Chief of the Exhibits Unit at UN Headquarters.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Exhibits Production Coordinator is responsible for the design, production, and installation of temporary multimedia exhibits on UN priority issues approved by the United Nations Exhibits Committee for display in public areas at UN Headquarters. Specific duties are as follows:
- Liaises with exhibitors and with external parties involved in the production and installation of exhibitions;
- Provides technical and creative advice to exhibitors on the design, layout, production, and installation options and cost;
- If needed, creates the exhibit design, prepares the portfolio for printing (image sizing, photo editing, such as retouching, color correction, restoration, image enhancement, etc), and oversees the production work of printers, laminators, mounters, and audio/visual specialists;
- Installs the exhibitions and supervises the work of other crew members;
- Budgets costs for each exhibit and ensures the satisfactory completion of each project on deadline and within budget;
- Advises on the selection of service providers specialized on the production of exhibitions and prepares bidding requisitions;
- Maintains professional relationships with key constituencies, namely exhibitors, external consultants and crews working on production and installation, Permanent Missions and UN offices involved with the organization of exhibits, including Facilities Management and Security and Safety;
- Provides technical advice and support to exhibit installations on the Guided Tour Route at Headquarters;
- Contributes to researching content and developing proposals for the Department of Public Information's travelling exhibitions. As required, assists the Secretary of the Exhibits Committee in conceptualizing UN system partners' exhibit ideas;
- Supervises the work of junior staff, external consultants and crew.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to show concrete examples of high-quality multimedia exhibits designed, produced, and installed in current and previous jobs; ability to suggest creative options for design, production, and layout within a defined budget and gallery space; knowledge of state-of-the art exhibit systems and related technology; ability to edit photo and audio files, including manipulation, conversion, and compression; demonstrates expert knowledge of design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fireworks; is knowledgeable about external expertise and fees for specific services related to exhibits production and has proven ability in overseeing production process; has proven hands-on expertise in the actual installation of exhibitions; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work under tight deadlines; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
CREATIVITY: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks 'outside the box'; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in communications, fine arts, design, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in Public Information, Communications, or related area is required. Experience in the graphic, video and interactive arts and their use in the production of three-dimensional exhibits is required. Hands-on experience designing, producing and installing exhibits is required. Experience with informative exhibitions on social issues displaying images and texts is desirable. Experience as a printer is an advantage.
Languages
English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise that may be followed by a competency based interview.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
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