Individual consultancy: Photographer to document UNICEF events and programmes, Mozambique

Photographer to document UNICEF events and programmes, such as the UNICEF DFID joint Mission and Pre-Primary Education Regional Workshop.

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Photographer to document UNICEF events and programmes, such as the UNICEF DFID joint Mission and Pre-Primary Education Regional Workshop.

OBJECTIVE

The overall objective is to document the impact of the drought response in the reduction of under-five mortality in drought-affected communities that will be visited during the joint monitoring visit by DFID and UNICEF to document the implementation of the DFID El Nino grant, and to document the 5-day workshop on Early Childhood Development and 1-day visit to a pre-school in Maputo.

Both materials will be later disseminated on various UNICEF social media channels to keep the related audiences informed on the impact of the UK Department for International Development (DFID) contribution to improve the life of children in drought affected communities and help raise the awareness of the ECD programmes in ESARO.

All photographs will also be added to UNICEF Mozambique’s official photo database that will be used in future advocacy and printing campaigns.

METHODOLOGY AND TECHNICAL APPROACH

As a result of the provision of high quality photography services, photos will be produced by the photographer according to specifications, at the desired quality level, within the agreed deadline, within defined cost limits, at standardized rates, with simplified administrative processing and reduced transaction costs.

The photographer will carry out the following tasks:

• Field photography (in Gaza and Zambezia province and involving overnight stays);
• Event coverage (Maputo province);

The photographer will always work with UNICEF staff to cover the above tasks.

The photographer will use cutting edge photographic equipment to perform the following tasks:

• Produce high quality photos, minimum of 50 per day/event, according to UNICEF specifications and needs below:
  • Photos need to be in the highest resolution possible. The MINIMUM accepted resolution is 2000 x 3000 pixels or 6 megapixels with zero compression; PREFERRED is 3000 x 4000 pixels and above.
  • Photos formats should be in JPEG FINE formats, photographer should NOT deliver raw files (no files with .crw, .cr2, .raw, .sr2, etc.  extensions).
  • No compression of JPEGs for transmission unless source locations are excessively slow. Never compress more than 30 per cent.
  • Except for clear mistakes, keep all exposures for UNICEF final edit / selection.
  • Maintain images in the sequence in which they were shot, so the shoot logic can be easily traced.
  • Do not manipulate any original image files - we will clean up on final selection.
• Produce captions and filenames of each photo taken, according to UNICEF specifications below:
  • Captions can be provided by embedding them directly into each image (in the IPTC fields), together with credit, copyright and other relevant information. No exceptions. For assignments of three days or more, IPTC captions should also be accompanied by a Word document running caption list that references the file name of each image, with appropriate background information.
  • Captions must include in detail the principal subjects of the photos (their full names, age and if applicable job description), location (district, town, province, country), the date (on which the images were taken), any UNICEF programme or other relation (can use the UNICEF staff on location to provide more information). The photographer must submit photos with complete captions describing the scenario and situation. The five W’s of journalism – who, what, where, when and why – apply to photojournalism.
  • Filenames: All work must be submitted with filenames in the following format:  YYYYMM_[first 4 letters of country name]_[numbering with 3-4 digit pad depending on the # of images submitted].jpg
    For example, if a photographer sent us 1024 photos of his trip to Mozambique in March 2018, the first file would be named: “201803_MOZA_0001.jpg” and the last file would be named “201803_MOZA_1024.jpg”
• Submit the high quality photos - on DVDs/USB pen drives/External hard drives, sent by courier, or via online transfer site - no more than 10 working days after assignment completion, and in some events might be required to submit a quick selection on the same day.

 ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

 The contracted photographer will document the following events and programmes via high quality photos:

• The joint mission from UNICEF and DFID to Gaza and Zambezia from 11 to 15 September. During this mission, the photographer will document the members of the mission engaging with the communities and beneficiaries, and also document the stories of the beneficiaries, families, communities and programmes visited.
• The Pre-Primary Education: Expansion, Economics and Excellence (#3E) Workshop in Maputo from 18 to 22 September. The documentation will focus on the 5-day workshop in Radisson Blu Hotel in Maputo City and 1-day field visit to a pre-primary school in Maputo Province.

DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENTS

The contracted photographer will deliver the following products:

• A minimum of 50 edited high quality photos, with complete captions, documenting each day of the joint mission from UNICEF and DFID to Gaza and Zambezia.
• A minimum of 50 edited high quality photos, with complete captions, documenting the Pre-Primary Education Workshop and Pre-Primary School visit.

The contractor will be paid a lump sum as per the agreed quotation upon submission and approval of the deliverables.

MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

The contracted photographer will be supervised by the UNICEF Communication Officer, with support from relevant UNICEF Programme professionals.

Schedule: The contracted videographer agrees to perform this assignment from 11 September to 22 September, UNICEF will provide exact dates later for the field visits, and 3 extra days for editing after each visit.

• Photo shooting in Gaza and Zambezia Province (UNICEF/DFID joint mission) + 3 days of editing – Dates 11-15 September
• Photo shooting in Maputo Province (Pre-Primary Education) + 3 days of editing – Dates 18-22 September

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Specialized knowledge in photography and editing for standard, print and online media
• Similar work experience documenting rural community settings requiring travel with minimal or no support, and documenting high level events/workshops/seminars
• Availability of adequate expertise and equipment
• Good understanding of children’s rights issues and ethical reporting

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The selection of the consultant will be based on a “best value for money” principle.  Interested candidates should, in addition to submitting their CV and cover letter, indicate their all-inclusive fees (including travel, subsistence costs, etc.) for the services to be provided, along with links to samples of their work.  The office shall select the individual who quoted the lowest fee from the list of individuals who are deemed technically suitable for achieving all tasks in time.

ROSTER FOR FUTURE ASSIGNMENTS

Candidates found suitable but not hired for this specific assignment will be included in the roster for future opportunities. Notifications will be sent accordingly.