Consultancy-Professional Communication Services -Video Producer for Prequlification

UNICEF Uganda is looking for who will produce films/short videos that highlight the current situation of children in Uganda, especially targeted for fundraising purposes among the private sector, foundations, high net worth individuals and investors. Video producers are therefore required to produce short videos that will generate empathy and understanding around children’s issues in Uganda

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a fair chance

Uganda is one of the over 190 countries and territories around the world where we work to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child’s path. Together with the Government of Uganda and partners we work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, the objectives of the Uganda National Development Plan, and the planned outcomes of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework.

Visit this link for more information on Uganda Country Office https://www.unicef.org/uganda/

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision the Communications Specialist the consultants will produce films/short videos that highlight the current situation of children in Uganda, especially targeted for fundraising purposes among the private sector, foundations, high net worth individuals and investors. Video producers are therefore required to produce short videos that will generate empathy and understanding around children’s issues in Uganda

Key Tasks:

• Develop draft script, review script with UNICEF, agree on film production schedule, propose road map for film shooting
• Travel to the field, take interviews and based on the interviews, shoot the relevant footage
• Collate the footage into a master proof, prepare video montage, generate feedback from all stakeholders
• Review revised 1st draft
• Final production

Key Deliverables

• Develop workplan and story board for any given assignments
• Develop a draft script for the video for review
• Draft 1:  first edited version of film/video upon which UNICEF will provide initial inputs
• Draft 2. Second edited version of film/video upon which UNICEF will review initial inputs and provide any final inputs
• Final script for the film/video
• Final high res file on film/video
• Delivery of all footage filmed for the production on DVD/external drive
• Provide materials on a CD ready for print

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Bachelor’s degree in media, communications and related fields.
• Must have a minimum work experience of 5 years in related field
• Experience with video production and editing especially for the humanitarian sector
• Consultant should possess good written and spoken English
• Ability to work with people of varying backgrounds and cultures
• Respect for the principles of the United Nations
• Open to national and international applications
• Sample work should be attached.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

 For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The technical competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.