Audio – Visual Digitalisation And Preservation Specialist


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Job responsibilities

Audio-Visual Digitisation and Preservation

  • Digitise and restore historical and contemporary audio-visual materials, including tapes, films, photographs, and digital media.

  • Implement international preservation standards for archiving and metadata management.

  • Convert and migrate media formats to prevent obsolescence and ensure long-term accessibility.

  • Maintain a well-organized digital repository for historical and communication-related content.

Videography and Photography

  • Capture high-quality videos and photographs for documentation, events, and public engagement.

  • Operate and maintain professional photography and videography equipment, including cameras, drones, lighting, and audio gear.

  • Edit and enhance visual content for official reports, social media, and public campaigns.

  • Document historical sites, national events, and cultural initiatives through photography and videography.

Graphic Design and Visual Content Creation

  • Design infographics, banners, posters, and promotional materials to support the Ministry’s communication strategy.

  • Develop visual branding elements for campaigns and publications.

  • Ensure consistency in the Ministry’s visual identity across all platforms.

  • Use software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva to create compelling designs.

Audio-Visual Production and Content Editing

  • Record, edit, and produce high-quality videos for MINUBUMWE’s initiatives, campaigns, and events.

  • Enhance and restore historical recordings for documentation and research purposes.

  • Work with software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Audition to refine multimedia content.

Event Coverage and Live Production Support

  • Provide technical support for live-streaming and broadcasting during major events.

  • Set up and operate audio-visual equipment for conferences, meetings, and public engagements.

  • Troubleshoot AV systems during live events to ensure smooth production.

NB: Diploma or Advanced Diploma (A1) in Multimedia, Media Technology, Digital Preservation, Film & Media Production, Graphic Design, Journalism and/or Communication, Multimedia with Proven experience of three (3) years in audio-visual digitisation, photography, videography, Public Relation, Journalism, Graphic design.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Communication

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Journalism

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Master's Degree in Journalism

    1 Years of relevant experience

  • Master's Degree in Communication

    1 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Communication

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Master’s Degree in Graphic Design

    1 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Master's Degree in Multimedia

    1 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Arts and Creative Industry

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Creative Industry

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Journalism

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma Multimedia

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Media Technology

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Digital Preservation

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Film & Media Production

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Master’s degree in Media Technology

    1 Years of relevant experience

  • Master’s degree in Digital Preservation

    1 Years of relevant experience

  • Master’s degree in Film & Media Production

    1 Years of relevant experience

  • Diploma or advanced Diploma (A1) in Media technology

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Diploma or advanced Diploma (A1) in Digital Preservation Film Media Production

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Diploma or advanced Diploma (A1) in Graphic Design

    3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely

  • Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio-visual production and dissemination

  • Track record of high ethical standards and responsibility towards duty

  • Mastering of design and editing tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Avid, Final Cut) and relevant sound editing software

  • Knowledge in audiovisual copyright

  • Ability to use latest photo & video equipment

  • Capabilities in report writing and presentation skills

  • Attention to details and deadline-oriented

  • Management, planning and coordination skills

  • Negotiation skills

  • Communication skills

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio visual production and dissemination

  • Analytical skills;

  • Ability to establish digitization and preservation workflows

  • Proficiency in video and photo editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator)

  • Knowledge of contents creation, digital preservation techniques, social media handling and metadata standards

  • Experience operating professional cameras and AV equipment

  • Strong understanding of branding and marking

  • Strong knowledge of AV systems, graphic design, and digital preservation

  • Ability to produce engaging visual content for public engagement

  • Ensures high-quality production and accurate archival processes

  • Ability to troubleshoot AV equipment and storage challenges

  • Works efficiently under deadlines for events and campaigns

  • Familiarity with international preservation standards (UNESCO Memory of the World, IASA guidelines)

  • Experience restoring damaged audio-visual materials

  • Create and use databases of audio-visual materials

  • Produce and upload photos and videos for the Institution

  • Support Audio-Visual content conservation

  • Ability to manipulate different digitization software

  • Knowledge to develop guidelines/ policies and procedures for digitization processes

  • Ability to manage archive digital repository systems

  • Ability to understands digital preservation best practices

  • Ability to provide an easy accessibility of the preserved materials

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