Consultant Photographer (Polio) (For Pakistan Nationals Only)

Purpose of assignment: To provide professional quality, high-resolution digital still photographic coverage of the situation of children and women and related UNICEF programmes (including polio and emergencies) on need basis.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

For every child, make a difference

To make a difference, you will be accountable for the following tasks and deliverables: 

Provides professional digital photographic coverage to Polio Eradication Imitative, UNICEF-supported projects/activities, including emergency coverage, under the supervision of the Communication Specialist.

Capture high-resolution still images of children, women and staff involved in programmatic activities in accordance with UNICEF photography guidelines.

The consultant photographer shall take guidance prior to and during each mission from the Supervising Communication Specialist and or the UNICEF staff member accompanying and leading the mission.

All images captured during a mission shall have non-exclusive concomitant world rights in all media in perpetuity.

The minimum number of finally selected images to be submitted by the Consultant photographer for a one day mission should be 25.

Due photo credits will be jointly given to the photographer and UNICEF when the photographs are used on UNICEF website or publications. Any images supplied to a third party will explicitly state that joint credit must be given.

The consultant photographer shall use his/her own photographic equipment and supplies during and after the mission.

Deliverable:

A minimum of 25 excellent high resolution digital still images upon completion of each mission on a clearly labeled CD or DVD, with detailed captions and photo credits embedded in the metadata.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

1-UNICEF shall have exclusive ownership of the photographs that would be submitted and accepted as such by UNICEF and due credit would be given to the photographer.

2-UNICEF shall issue a job order expressing the nature of the assignment, deliverables, estimated cost and production timeline for each assignment.

3-The consultant shall sign the job order issued by UNICEF prior to commencement of work on each assignment. 

4-The consultant shall submit invoices based on the travel authorization and job order.

5-Payments shall be made at the submission and approval of each assignment by the supervising Communication Specialist.

6-UNICEF shall cover the agreed professional fee in PKR equivalent to $200 per working day as per the below assignment plan, DSA as per UN rates and the travel cost.  UNICEF shall cover any additional costs, if agreed in advance, as per actual and receipts attached with the invoice. 

Estimated Duration of Contract

Start date: 1 April 2017                      

End date: 15 March 2018 (54 days spread over 11 months)

Official Travel Involved

The consultant shall be required to travel to all provinces, districts and sub-districts in Pakistan on need-basis to gather the desired media as per the Assignment Plan.

Number of assignments:

1.  3 assignments in Islamabad (3 days each)

2.  3 assignments in Sindh3 (3 days each)

3.  3 assignments in Balochistan (3 days each)

4.  3 assignments in KPK (3 days each)

5.  3 assignments in FATA  (3 days each)

6.  3 assignments in Punjab  (3 days each)  

Total 18 Assignments  (54 days) 

Qualifications or Specialized Knowledge/Experience Required:

• At least 6 years of experience at professional photography level.
• Professional level of expertise in digital documentary photography, reportage and portraiture.
• Extensive experience covering social, humanitarian and development subjects within Pakistan.
• Skills to produce field pictures in a challenging environment.
• Mobility and willingness to accept assignments at short notice.
• Specific training in photography and/or media production
• Previous work experience with UNICEF and/or other UN agencies and International NGOs is desirable.

TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA AND WEIGHT ALLOCATION BETWEEN TECHNICAL AND PRICE PROPOSAL

Experience: 30%

Technical proposal and/or portfolio: 30%

Education and Training: 10%

Other assets: 10%

Financial proposal: 20%.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge and understanding in audiovisual documentation and production
• Planning and Organizing

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Expertise in Communication
• Experience in Working with people.  

To view our competency framework, please click here. 

Interested in finding out more?  

You will have a rewarding experience working with a dynamic, diverse and committed staff who are making a difference in saving lives and building a better future for Every Child in Pakistan.   

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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.