Individual Contract (Maldivian National) to visually document the work UNICEF Maldives supports and capture the lives of children/adolescents across the country

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ADVERT- Individual Contract (Maldivian National) to visually document the work UNICEF Maldives supports and capture the lives of children/adolescents across the country.

Purpose of assignment

To support visibility and highlight the main results to be achieved under the Country Programme Document with the Government of Maldives, for disadvantaged and vulnerable Maldivian children, UNICEF Maldives Country Office (MCO) intends to develop and disseminate both print and digital communication / outreach products with a view to promote and strategically position child rights in the national agenda. In addition, various publications around child rights will be produced to sustain policy dialogue and advocacy for the well-being of all Maldivian children.

In order to achieve this result, UNICEF MCO is seeking the services of a professional photo and videographer to document the work which UNICEF contributes towards with the Government of Maldives and partners as well as to capture the lives of children/adolescents across the country in the context of UNICEF’s priority areas.

As per UNICEF’s principles, the dignity and rights of every child are to be respected in every circumstance. While photographing/filming children, special attention needs to be taken to ensure each child's right to privacy and confidentiality, to have their opinions heard, to participate in decisions affecting them and to be protected from harm, including the potential of harm. The best interests of each child are to be protected over any other consideration, including over advocacy for children's issues and the promotion of child rights.

UNICEF’s photography guidelines can be downloaded here, and additional resources and brand guidelines will be provided upon request:

https://unicef-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/myasir_unicef_org/EZ0GiQ4JV6NMvg7acY2ge-wBBVFHri4713h2syFjYIxzkA?e=rNH7df

What is the basic project objective to which the consultancy is related

The overall goal of this consultancy is to provide visual documentation of the work of UNICEF and capture the moments in the lives of children/adolescents in the context of our programme priority areas to produce communication and advocacy materials to be used by UNICEF MCO and external partners across various platforms.

The assignment is across two main areas:

1. 1. Professional photographic and videography coverage of UNICEF-supported programmes and events
   2. Photographic coverage of UNICEF programmatic areas and the 7 UNICEF Maldives Flagships for 2022 – 2026 through capturing every day voices through portraits of children, adolescents and their families in line with UNICEF photography guidance.

Scope of work

1. Photography and videography of UNICEF initiatives and events
2. General photography in the context of UNICEF programme areas and flagships

Content production for specific distribution platforms:

1. Photography and videography of UNICEF initiatives and events:
   • Professional photos of UNICEF events and initiatives in line with the UNICEF Communications and Advocacy Calendar 2023 - 2024
   • Selected photos which are ready to use to be provided in a separate folder or digital album to UNICEF MCO
   • Provide a reel / short video clip of the overall event or initiative covered (if video is longer than 2 minutes 20 seconds, a shorter version optimized for social media should be provided with the main video)
   • Select two key photos from each event as a recommendation to the MCO for printing / use in publications
2. General photography in the context of UNICEF programme areas and flagships:
   • Capture the daily lives of children, adolescents, young people and their families in the context of UNICEF programme areas – education, health and nutrition, social protection, child protection and climate action
   • Capture images that are linked to UNICEF’s 7 flagships which are embedded within these programme areas
   • Specific guidance for photos required for social media platforms, publications, website, and other material will be provided to the photographer by UNICEF MCO
3. UNICEF has exclusive rights to all originals taken on this assignment to all media acquired through this consultancy in perpetuity.

Responsibilities

1. UNICEF to cover costs of the consultant including: Daily Sustenance Allowance (DSA) as per UN standard rates per working day, internal transportation costs (actuals).
2. Consultant supplies all photography/videography equipment required.
3. Consultant to provide all images and videos electronically or by portable drive in an agreed upon timeline with UNICEF.
4. Both photos and videos will need to be edited in line with UNICEF guidelines.

5. In the events that subtitles / sign language or additional elements are required for videos, UNICEF will support the photographer in acquiring these services.

6. UNICEF has exclusive rights to all originals taken on this assignment to all media acquired through this consultancy in perpetuity.

Duty station: Maldives Country Office

Supervisor: Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships Specialist

Estimated duration of contract and deadline for submission of end-product: One year (Between 1 September and 31 August 2024)

Official travel involved: Travel to selected islands.

Major Activities

Details

Deliverables

Finalise and handover of selected images and videos for all events and initiatives covered in line with the UNICEF Communications & Advocacy Calendar 2023/2024.

• All images and videos taken need to be compliant with the UNICEF brand guidelines
• All images must accompany a UNICEF “Editorial Photography Subject Release Form”
• Specifications of all images and videos need to be in high resolution and in line with UNICEF photography / videography guidelines.
• Any additional specifications to be provided by UNICEF MCO on a case-by-case basis.
• Ensure all selected images and videos meet requirements for platforms specified by UNICEF MCO.
• Copyright of all the images and videos from this assignment will remain with UNICEF MCO.

• Coordinate with the supervisor to incorporate feedback and suggestions during the process.

• A total of 600 final selected images to be provided across the period of the contract from coverage of UNICEF initiatives and events

• A total of 20 short video clips / reels to be provided across the period of the contract from coverage of UNICEF initiatives and events

Finalise and handover of photos taken in the context of UNICEF programme areas and 7 flagships

• All images taken need to be compliant with the UNICEF brand guidelines
• All images must accompany a UNICEF “Editorial Photography Subject Release Form” unless images are taken at UNICEF events / programme initiatives.
• Specifications of all images need to be in high resolution and in line with UNICEF photography / videography guidelines.
• Any additional specifications to be provided by UNICEF MCO on a case-by-case basis.
• Ensure all selected images meet requirements for platforms specified by UNICEF MCO.
• Copyright of all the images from this assignment will remain with UNICEF MCO.

• Coordinate with the supervisor to incorporate feedback and suggestions during the process.

• A total of 400 final selected images to be provided across the period of the contract from coverage of UNICEF initiatives and events

The payment will be made based on the achievement of the deliverables as follows. Based on agreed fee rates, payments will be disbursed against the acceptance of products.

No.

Deliverable

Payment (MVR)

1

Final, selected 250 images and 5 videos with suggestions/recommendations incorporated (25%)

30,000

2

Final, selected 250 images and 5 videos with suggestions/recommendations incorporated (25%)

30,000

3

Final, selected 250 images and 5 videos with suggestions/recommendations incorporated (25%)

30,000

4

Final, selected 250 images and 5 videos with suggestions/recommendations incorporated (25%)

30,000

Qualifications or specialised knowledge and/or experience required:

• • At least 2 -3 years experience in human interest and development-oriented photography
• Utilise high-resolution, state-of-the-art digital camera/equipment for the assignment
• Have good image / video editing skills and experience
• Be available and willing to travel to islands for the assignment
• Have the ability to work under pressure, open to input/scrutiny, respect for national developmental/cultural contexts and deliver on tight deadlines
• Have completed secondary school education (certificate). A tertiary, specialised education in photo-journalism would be an added advantage
• Experience working with UN agencies and International Organizations would be desirable

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

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.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.