Individual Contractor – Photographer
Capture impactful images of UN events and field visits
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Overview
Capture impactful images of UN events and field visits
You have:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- University degree in relevant discipline is desirable.
- A diploma in photography is desirable.
- Five years practical professional work experience taking images at events, meetings, and profiling individuals and issues.
- Fluency in English and Hindi is required.
- Knowledge of the UN mandate and its work in India.
- Ability to work on strict timelines.
- Ability to understand the requirements from the assignment and deliver in time.
Result of Service o Photo documentation of 4 high profile visits of 2 days each o Photo documentation of 6 events o Photo documentation of 5 field visits
Work Location New Delhi
Expected duration 6 Months
Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the UNIC/UNRCO Communications team
- Take photos of events organized by the UN in partnership with the government and its agencies, civil society and private sector
- Take photos of meetings, visits of senior management of the United Nations from India and global offices
- The photos will also profile the leadership and their interaction with different stakeholders.
- The photographer will be expected to profile issues that are priority for the UN
- The photographer will also be expected to profile the work of the UN in India through the field visits taken by the senior management.
- The photos should bring out the stories from the ground of the impact of UN’s work in India.
Expected Outcomes :
o Photo documentation of 4 high profile visits of 2 days each o Photo documentation of 6 events o Photo documentation of 5 field visits
Qualifications/special skills - A minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent - University degree in relevant discipline is desirable - A diploma in photography is desirable Five years practical professional work experience taking images at events, meetings and profiling individuals and issues.
Languages Fluency in English and Hindi is required for this position.
Additional Information Special Skills:
- Knowledge of the UN mandate and its work in India.
- Ability to work on strict timelines.
Ability to understand the requirements from the assignment and deliver in time.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to capture an important moment under pressure? | The interviewer wants to assess your ability to work under time constraints and deliver quality work. | Share a specific incident where you successfully managed the situation and the positive outcome. |
| What techniques do you use to ensure that you capture the essence of an event? | This question aims to understand your approach to photography and event documentation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle feedback or criticism of your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time you had to work with diverse teams or individuals. How did you adjust your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects simultaneously? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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