UN Children's Fund Long Term Arrangement for Photographers (South Sudan Consultancy) Jobs in South Sudan
UN Children's Fund Long Term Arrangement for Photographers (South Sudan Consultancy) Jobs in South Sudan
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Background
Conflict and underdevelopment have plagued South Sudan for decades, leaving its children out of school, malnourished and vulnerable to disease, abuse and exploitation.
The prospect of a better future following the country’s independence in 2011 was short-lived following the eruption of a civil war in 2013.
To articulate the situation of children and women in South Sudan there is need for massive advocacy at various levels Through communication the need to safeguard the rights of children in South Sudan and to save lives through continued humanitarian assistance remains a priority for stakeholders, including donors, legislators, and influencers.
A prudent approach therefore is to have on hand long-term agreements with photographers, who can be brought on board to address visual communication needs on an ad hoc and as-needed basis.
Objective
Produce professional and compelling photos, which reflects the situation of women and children in South Sudan, UNICEF activities and UNICEF beneficiaries for advocacy and fundraising purposes.
Activities, Tasks and Budget
Tasks:
With UNICEF guidance, develop, plan and schedule pre-production, production, and post-production
Obtain consent for photo usage from concerned people and authorities. UNICEF will provide consent forms and other guidance
Take note of names, age and other relevant details of person’s photographed. This information is to be used in captions
Take note of the situation of the person photographed is in and key points of their story. This information is to be used in captions
Photograph the situation of children and women; success and challenges
Photograph UNICEF activities as guided
Photograph UNICEF staff
Photograph beneficiaries
Photograph contextual images as guided
Provide photos with extended captions in metadata ready for dissemination
Naming of the files should be consistent with UNICEF South Sudan Photo Library guidelines. UNICEF South Sudan to provide the photographer with the guidelines
Ensure the photos takes are in line with UNICEF photo guidelines
Expected deliverables:
Photos in line with UNICEF photo guidelines ready for dissemination with captions in metadata
All photos to have extended captions
All photos with a main character must have captions with basic information about the person featured
Photos to be in JPEG format
Budget:
Indicate daily rates for:
Travel days
Production days
Post production days
Qualifications
Experience in professional photography with a minimum of 5 years of work experience
Experience in humanitarian response
Ability to communicate complexity in a visually appealing
and child-friendly manner
Awareness of and/or experience with UNICEF’s humanitarian principles
Awareness of and/or experience with UNICEF’s activities in South Sudan
Experience working in a conflict/ post-conflict environment desirable
Fluency in English
Knowledge of local languages in South Sudan is an asset
Conditions of work
The photographer will be required to have his or her own equipment and be available for travel immediately as needed
Payment will be based on number days worked at the established daily rate. The total amount will not exceed the value of the contract unless amended
Materials shall conform to UNICEF ethical reporting guidelines and appropriate visual portrayals of children and adults
The consultant should be available for assigned work at the request of UNICEF South Sudan.
Transportation permitting, the consultant should be prepared to travel when and as requested by the Office
The consultant will be paid DSA at established rates in all locations and will be responsible for direct payment of accommodation and meal costs at each location
Flights will be provided by UNICEF by the most direct and economical routes according to planned official travel
Consultants are not entitled to payment of overtime.
All remuneration must be within the contract agreement
No work may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant
A signed contract copy or written agreement must be received by the office before Travel Authorization is issued
The consultant may not travel without a signed travel authorization prior to the commencement of official travel
The consultant should make arrangements for health coverage prior to arriving in South Sudan
The consultant will not be entitled to R & R and all related entitlements
All photos will remain the property of UNICEF
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
How to Apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
Interested candidates should apply online by 23 November 2018
For more information and job application details, see; UN Children's Fund Long Term Arrangement for Photographers (South Sudan Consultancy) Jobs in South Sudan