Consultancy for the photography of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) artefacts

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT) Duty Station: Cairo Job Family: Culture Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 04-July-2021 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW / BACKGROUND** -------------------------- As a follow up of the International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia, and in close cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (MoTA). UNESCO has been managing the project for the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo (NMEC) in Cairo.As a follow up of the International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia, and in close cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (MoTA). UNESCO has been managing the project for the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo (NMEC). **WORK ASSIGNMENT** -------------------- Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Regional Bureau for Sciences in the Arab States in Cairo and the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist for Culture, the Individual Consultant will engage in the professional shooting of photographs of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo (NMEC) collection. The consultant shall: 1\. Work with the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo (NMEC) team to prepare a workplan for photo shooting of the NMEC artefacts and submit them to UNESCO for approval. 2\. Shoot photographs of the NMEC artefacts with quality that meets international standards. Each image from the optimized edit as well as the full take must include in the IPTC metadata: the full name of the photographer for photo credit, the name of the artefact, the date, the venue, and the city/country. If possible and relevant, names and titles should be included as well. IPTC metadata can be embedded within the photo through the use of image editing software such as Photoshop, Lightroom, or Photo Mechanic. In addition to required info, **a descriptive caption written in complete sentences in either English or** **Arabic** **is mandatory.** The caption should describe who, what, when, and where of the photo. Long Description ---------------- 3\. Submit every 10 days shooting a progress report together with the photos taken to NMEC for approval. Additionally, within one week of the completion of the assignment, the Consultant will provide the entire take of all photographs from the Assignment and a selection of approximately the 50 best photographs edited and optimized in high resolution with metadata in all of the photographs. Digital originals should be shot at the highest resolution that the camera permits. The minimum resolution accepted is 4000 pixels on the long side, saved as jpeg 10 or above. 4\. Photographs produced on the Assignment will successfully capture the core elements of NMEC artefacts assigned for coverage. The coverage will include different visual perspectives (close-up, medium-range, long-distance), with a preference for horizontal framing, as noted. Photos will be technically good (properly exposed, framed, focused, and edits well optimized). Complete caption information and other metadata will be embedded in the files, as described. Deadlines for file transmission will be met as described in section 2 5\. NMEC to maintain the copyright of taken photos by the consultant. 6\. In line with UNESCO’s overall gender mainstreaming strategy, the Individual Consultant is expected to integrate a gender perspective in all activities and apply gender-mainstreaming concepts whenever feasible. **Deliverables and Timeline:** ------------------------------- The Consultant further acknowledges and agrees that UNESCO shall have the unconditional non-exclusive and perpetual right to make use of the Deliverables including but not limited to the entire take of all photographs from the Assignment in such manner as UNESCO shall in its sole discretion think fit including without limitation the right to include the Deliverables on its own website and/or in any other public relations materials used to promote UNESCO. UNESCO may re-edit the Deliverables or any part thereof as convenient for its own exploitation of the Deliverables in any medium. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- - Bachaelor degree in Arts or Archaeology. - Minimum 5-year professional experience in professional photography. - Demonstrable prior experience in photographing and recording museum collections and artifacts with portfolio provided upon request; - Ability to deliver products according to the specified technical requirements; - Bilingual skills – fluency in English and Arabic. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- - Previous experience in working with museums in Egypt. **Contract Duration:** ----------------------- *60 days shooting* during 12 months (provisionally from 1 July– 30/06/2022). 1 Progress report with photos Every 10 days shooting 2 Final report with photos 30 June 2022 **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain gender parity. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States [(last update here)](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution), are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality