UN Women Videographer Jobs in Zambia

UN Women Videographer Jobs in Zambia


Scope of work:

  • The main objective of this assignment is to develop a consolidated video and audio that will give a programmatic overview as well as support in raising awareness on ending Child Marriage in Zambia.

  • The videographer will be responsible for filming interviews, recording stories and personal experiences related to Second Chance Education project for girls in Zambia.

  • S/he will work together with UN Women and partners as stated above. S/he will be responsible for the lighting, downloading footage as well as the audit of captured images by the video in high quality audio and video format.

  • While producing the video and audio, the consultant will adopt a story-telling approach putting the spotlight on personal experiences of participants related to Child marriage and second chance education. The narrative of the video should sit under the framework of UN Women’s flagship on Ending Violence Against Women and girls.

  • The consultant will also develop an action plan and a road map for rolling out the awareness raising and map out institutions that will take part in advocacy towards ending Child Marriage in Zambia. The consultant will work with communication staff members from the UN Women Regional Office, Ministry of Gender staff and other relevant staff (UN & International NGOs) in reviewing and providing support to the finalization of the actual video.

    Tasks and Responsibilities:

    Based on the above-described objective of the assignment, and under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist, Zambia and in close consultations with the Communications and Knowledge Management Specialists, EVAW Program Manager, the Local Consultant Videographer will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities:

    • Identify beneficiaries and stakeholders to be interviewed in close consultation with the UN Women IBSA Program Specialist and Communications Specialist;

    • Link with district teams for more information, results, background etc. and select the most interesting/impactful stories for the interviews;

    • Develop a work schedule for the interviews and contact the women/girls – beneficiaries, traditional and community leaders, Government representatives and family members and undertake interviews;

    • Set up video equipment for in-house and external location shoots;

    • Set up lighting as required/if any, to provide a professional set for video production;

    • Operate
    video cameras, video/audio equipment to produce high quality products;

    • Perform video post-processing to, edit, and generate video and audio effects to produce professional products;

    • Liaise with UN Women Communications and Knowledge Management Specialists and IBSA Program Specialist, Regional Program Manager for review and finalization of videos;

    • The consultant will provide the We transfer or drop box folder with the video and audio files;

    • Develop an action plan and a road map for rolling out the awareness raising and map out institutions that will take part in awareness raising and advocacy towards ending Child Marriage in Zambia. This will include contacting media houses that shall be engaged in awareness raising;

    • Prepare an individual report on the assignment.
    The consultant is expected to:

    • Follow UN Women Editorial Guidelines (to be shared with the consultant);

    • Follow UN Women Branding Guidelines and Identity Standards (section: Use of Photography) - https://bit.ly/2H1wrLP;

    • The following equipment list outlines basic recommendations for a one-person crew capturing video in the field. Additional gear listed below can be used if a second person is available to assist.

    Required Equipment:

    • The consultant should own a high-quality video camera, other videography and audio equipment;

    • Digital video camera with minimum 1080p output. Camera should have ability to capture a high-quality image in low light, good battery life and long duration shooting. Examples of preferred camera models include: Canon C100, Sony FS7, Blackmagic Ursa Mini, etc.

    • A range of zoom and/or primes lenses to allow for flexibility while filming. Canon’s 24-105mm F/4L lens with Image Stabilizer is a standard multi-purpose lens for video;

    • At least 2 SanDisk 64GB Ultra SDXC Cards (total 128GB);

    • Compact Flash card reader and exFAT-formatted hard drive;

    • Camera batteries and battery charger;

    • Tripod with fluid video head;

    • Headphones – please be sure to capture and monitor audio throughout filming;

    • Shotgun microphone;

    • Lavalier microphones - wireless lavs offer more flexibility and range of motion but can often have issues due to frequency interference. Wired lavalier microphones are preferred for sit-down interviews, On-camera LED light panel

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; UN Women Videographer Jobs in Zambia

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