Consultancy – Videographers Roster, UNICEF EAPRO, Bangkok, Thailand

The Communication Section, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking applications to a roster for individual consultants to document and produce video of UNICEF’s programme activities.

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 fulfilling 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 better future

UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region.  This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:

• survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
• development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
• protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
• participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them

How can you make a difference?

The Communication Section, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking applications to a roster for individual consultants to document and produce video of UNICEF’s programme activities.

Work Assignment:

• Pre-production: Discussion, conceptualization, planning/storyboarding, building narratives and scripts, writing production plans, shooting schedules, etc.
• Production: Film on site in agreed locations.
• Post-Production: Editing and final packaging. This includes developing the required deliverables as indicated below.

The consultant should:

• Keep in mind culture, gender and other diverse sensitivities as per UNICEF guidelines. The video/footages should be usable for diverse audiences and have universal appeal.
• Ensure effective and efficient provision of services, full confidentiality in all aspects of the assignment, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.
• Ensure dignity of subjects, particularly in the context of children and vulnerable groups, including people living with or affected by HIV.
• Ensure consent forms are signed by children and/or guardians as per UNICEF guidelines. The forms will be provided by UNICEF.
• Ensure all footage should be cutting edge and meet latest, competing technical standard.
• Conduct all work independently, in accordance with professional standards. This includes working from their own office and using their own hardware and software equipment.

End Product:

• Highest broadcast quality video/audio and copies in multiple formats.
• Final editable files: Split track audio (natural sound on one track, voice and music, if any, on the other track) should be submitted.
• Wide variety of b-rolls and selection of the best shots and interviews for each of the packages.
• Cut stories and/or documentaries of agreed length.
• Scripts, video logs, consent forms, or shot list (where required).

Official travel:  Travel may be required during the assignment.

Estimated Duration of Contract:  11.5 months with possibility of extension.  The number of actual working days will be determined on a need basis.

 Qualifications or Specialized Knowledge/Experience Required:

• Degree in communications, arts, media, visual art, photo/video journalism, or any relevant field and/or internationally recognized certificates in videography.
• Minimum five years of experience filming and editing high-quality footages.
• Experience producing videos for large, high profile media agencies, international organizations, development projects, etc.   Work experience with UNICEF or the UN an advantage.
• Skilled in cutting edge videography styles, editing tools and software.
• Experience in digitizing and video streaming for the web and social media.
• Familiarity and experience in special effects, 3D and animation is an asset.
• Creative mind and storytelling skills an asset.
• Available and willingness to travel across the region.
• Familiarity with UNICEF’s new branding strategy and guidelines is an asset.
• Ability to assimilate and communicate complex visual messages in an engaging and child-friendly manner.
• Ability to shoot videos and edit materials from a culturally sensitive perspective.
• Experience working in East Asia and the Pacific, and knowledge of development landscape in the region is desirable.
• Willingness to work in a professional manner, including observance of UNICEF guidelines for ethical reporting on children.
• Fluent in English; English translation of productions in local languages (to be facilitated with UNICEF support).
• Professional work ethic, integrity, and initiative.

nterested candidates are requested to provide CV/P-11/profile, proposed professional fee per day in USD, some example of previous work, and contacts of 3 references by 24 September 2020.

  FORM P11.doc

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.