Individual National Consultancy Longterm Agreement for Professional Photography
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development. UNICEF Viet Nam has been active since 1975, collaborating closely with the government and various partners to ensure that every child is healthy, educated, and safe from harm, thereby providing them with the best start in life and a fair chance to thrive in society.
Job Overview:
The consultancy position at UNICEF Viet Nam requires a professional photographer to provide high-quality photography services that document programs, UN joint events, and advocacy initiatives. The role is crucial for creating visual assets that support communication, fundraising, and reporting efforts, adhering to UNICEF's ethical and visual guidelines. The consultant will be responsible for producing complete photography packages that showcase UNICEF-supported programs and results for children in Vietnam. Additionally, the consultant may be required to provide video footage in emergency scenarios or for activities that cannot be covered otherwise. The role demands effective service provision while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to deadlines and commitments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be tasked with attending mission briefings, mobilizing on short notice, and traveling to remote areas as needed. They will capture high-resolution images in both RAW and JPEG formats, ensuring compliance with UNICEF's child safeguarding and consent policies. The consultant must provide edited, captioned, and metadata-complete images, as well as short-form video snippets when required. Responsibilities also include ensuring high-quality output that meets UNICEF's technical requirements and ethical standards, and collaborating with UNICEF staff for briefs, access, and coordination support.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree or equivalent in multimedia, communication, or marketing, along with a minimum of five years of progressive relevant experience in photography and photo editing. Proven experience in photographing children and communities in sensitive contexts in Vietnam is essential. Candidates should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the capacity to make informed decisions under pressure. Flexibility for rapid deployment on short notice is also required.
Educational Background:
A university degree or equivalent in the field of multimedia, communication, or marketing is required for this position. This educational background is essential to ensure that the consultant has the necessary skills and knowledge to produce high-quality visual content that aligns with UNICEF's standards.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of progressive relevant experience in photography and photo editing. Candidates should have a proven track record of photographing children, communities, and sensitive contexts, particularly in Vietnam. This experience is crucial for understanding the ethical considerations and technical requirements of the role.
Languages:
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, is mandatory for this position. The ability to provide captions and credit lines in English is essential, as is the capacity to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Additional Notes:
The consultancy will involve a long-term agreement (LTA) with a fixed fee for two years, with the possibility of extension for one additional year. However, UNICEF does not guarantee a specific quantity of services during the term of the LTA, as this will depend on future needs. The consultant will be contacted based on their ranking and availability for assignments. Payment will be made upon completion of assignments and submission of a final invoice, subject to satisfactory performance. The role may require travel and adherence to UNICEF's policies regarding child safeguarding and ethical conduct.
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development. UNICEF Viet Nam has been active since 1975, collaborating closely with the government and various partners to ensure that every child is healthy, educated, and safe from harm, thereby providing them with the best start in life and a fair chance to thrive in society.
Job Overview:
The consultancy position at UNICEF Viet Nam requires a professional photographer to provide high-quality photography services that document programs, UN joint events, and advocacy initiatives. The role is crucial for creating visual assets that support communication, fundraising, and reporting efforts, adhering to UNICEF's ethical and visual guidelines. The consultant will be responsible for producing complete photography packages that showcase UNICEF-supported programs and results for children in Vietnam. Additionally, the consultant may be required to provide video footage in emergency scenarios or for activities that cannot be covered otherwise. The role demands effective service provision while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to deadlines and commitments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be tasked with attending mission briefings, mobilizing on short notice, and traveling to remote areas as needed. They will capture high-resolution images in both RAW and JPEG formats, ensuring compliance with UNICEF's child safeguarding and consent policies. The consultant must provide edited, captioned, and metadata-complete images, as well as short-form video snippets when required. Responsibilities also include ensuring high-quality output that meets UNICEF's technical requirements and ethical standards, and collaborating with UNICEF staff for briefs, access, and coordination support.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree or equivalent in multimedia, communication, or marketing, along with a minimum of five years of progressive relevant experience in photography and photo editing. Proven experience in photographing children and communities in sensitive contexts in Vietnam is essential. Candidates should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the capacity to make informed decisions under pressure. Flexibility for rapid deployment on short notice is also required.
Educational Background:
A university degree or equivalent in the field of multimedia, communication, or marketing is required for this position. This educational background is essential to ensure that the consultant has the necessary skills and knowledge to produce high-quality visual content that aligns with UNICEF's standards.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of progressive relevant experience in photography and photo editing. Candidates should have a proven track record of photographing children, communities, and sensitive contexts, particularly in Vietnam. This experience is crucial for understanding the ethical considerations and technical requirements of the role.
Languages:
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, is mandatory for this position. The ability to provide captions and credit lines in English is essential, as is the capacity to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Additional Notes:
The consultancy will involve a long-term agreement (LTA) with a fixed fee for two years, with the possibility of extension for one additional year. However, UNICEF does not guarantee a specific quantity of services during the term of the LTA, as this will depend on future needs. The consultant will be contacted based on their ranking and availability for assignments. Payment will be made upon completion of assignments and submission of a final invoice, subject to satisfactory performance. The role may require travel and adherence to UNICEF's policies regarding child safeguarding and ethical conduct.
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