International Consultant – Photographer

Consultant Human Rights

Overview

Capture stories through photography for a gender advocacy exhibition.

You have:

• Master’s in photography, Media, Arts, Journalism, or Visual Communication.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Photography, Media Arts, or Visual Communication or related field.
• Proven professional photography experience, especially in exhibitions or similar events.
• Previous experience with social cause-related projects or work experience with UN Agencies or international development agencies will be a plus.
• Experience in the fields of gender equality and women’s empowerment and human rights related work would be an asset.
• Proficiency in English is a must. Proficiency in Thai will be a plus.

Contract

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Background

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Asia and the Pacific

Through the regional office in Bangkok and several country and multi-country offices, UN Women builds on a long history of support to governments and women’s movements. UN Women’s programs in Asia and the Pacific focus on ending violence against women, humanitarian action and disaster risk reduction, women’s economic empowerment, CEDAW and women’s human rights, peace and security, governance and HIV/AIDS. For more information about UN Women in Asia and the Pacific, please visit the official website.

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence against women and girls is an international civil society led campaign that takes place each year. It commences on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ends on 10 December, Human Rights Day, indicating that violence against women is the most pervasive breach of human rights worldwide. In support of this civil society initiative, under the leadership of the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General’s UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women initiative (UNiTE), calls for global action to increase awareness, galvanise advocacy efforts and share knowledge and innovations to end VAWG once and for all.

The theme and activities of the UNiTE campaign in 2023 is Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women & Girls and calls upon all UNITE networks, civil society and women’s rights organizations, organizations working with men and boys, the UN system, the Action Coalition on Gender Based Violence, government partners, human rights defenders, schools, universities, private sector, sports clubs and associations and individuals to mobilize to step up financing different prevention strategies to stop violence from occurring in the first place.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities

A significant element of the UN Women’s Strategic Note is an enhanced strategic approach to advocacy, innovation, and communication, with the aim of increasing the visibility of UN Women ROAP and public awareness of both success stories and the specific gaps and challenges to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in the region. It is imperative that communications methodologies adopted by ROAP are suited to the regional context and able to attract and support the engagement of diverse stakeholder groups, including youth, civil society, national and regional authorities etc.

In partnership with UN Women Thailand Country Office, various embassies, and the Thai government, a public event named “A Safe Journey With Her” is set to take place in Bangkok on 26th November 2023. This initiative aims to spotlight the financing of gender-based violence prevention strategies, highlight existing laws and policies, showcase available response services, and challenge the silence and stigma surrounding violence disclosure. Additionally, the event will feature an open-air photo exhibition, co-created with engaged civil society stakeholders. This exhibition will be displayed in the park throughout the 16 Days of Activism Campaign.

Under the direct supervision of the Advocacy and Communication teams, the photographer will be responsible for the design and production of the open-air exhibition.

The duties and responsibilities of the photographer are:

• Crafting and conceptualizing the design for the open-air exhibition.
• Initiating contact with relevant civil society organizations and activists, and secure traveling logistics to document their stories.
• Capturing a minimum of 20 high-resolution images featuring service providers and activists aiding GBV victims and survivors.
• Offering post-production services, such as photo retouching and editing, to guarantee top-tier exhibition visuals.
• Curating 20 photo narratives with captions in both Thai and English.
• Producing assets for the open-air exhibition, including stand-alone frames, while ensuring they are weather-resistant.
• Applying detailed captions to each photograph, indicating location, individual's name (for portraits), activity, and any pertinent details.
• Document the public event on 26 Nov 2023 at Chatuchak, Rodfai Park with both photography and videography services.
• Supplying necessary technical gear for both shooting and editing, encompassing cameras and lighting setups.
• Obtaining signed release consent forms from exhibition subjects, as mandated by UN Women.
• Delivering all required assets: finalized versions in diverse formats suitable for print and digital dissemination, raw content, and all editable design files.
• Engaging actively with the Advocacy and Communication teams, ensuring project alignment and continuous feedback.

• Expected deliverables and timelines:

  Tasks and Deliverables

  Target Dates

  1: Briefing, conceptualization, and planning.

  1.1: Initial Concept Document and Storyboard for the exhibition

  25 Oct 2023

  2: Production:

  2.1: Establishing contacts and scheduling visits to civil society organizations and activists.

  2.2: Travel, photography sessions, and capturing stories.

  2.3: Photo editing, story development, and asset creation.

  2.4: Production of exhibition, final review, and installation.

  2.5: Submission of finalized versions in diverse formats suitable for print and digital dissemination, raw content, and all editable design files.

  3 Nov 2023

  3: Event Support:

  1. On-site support during the exhibition and installation on Nov 25th at the Chatuchak, Rodfai Park.
  2. Document the public event on 26 Nov 2023 with both photography and videography services.
  3. Produce a 3-minute short video of the event recap.

  26 Nov 2023

  4- Post-Event:

  4.1 Debriefing, submission of all deliverables, and feedback collection.

  30 Nov 2023

  Additional Notes

• Check-in meetings will be scheduled at the end of each phase to ensure the project is on track and to resolve any issues promptly.
• Any changes to the expected deliverables or timelines must be communicated and agreed upon in advance.

Supervision

The consultant will be supervised by Regional Advocacy and Campaigns Coordinator, External Relations, UN WOMEN Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.

Competencies

Competencies

Core Values:

· Respect for Diversity

· Integrity

· Professionalism

Core Competencies:

· Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues

· Accountability

· Creative Problem Solving

· Effective Communication

· Inclusive Collaboration

Functional Competencies: (below are examples to be adjusted to each assignment)

• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong technological and animations skills
• Strong inter-personal skills, communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a highly pressured environment.
• Ability to work Collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience

Required qualifications

Education:

• Master’s in photography, Media, Arts, Journalism, or Visual Communication.
• A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Photography, Media Arts, or Visual Communication or related field.
• Proven professional photography experience, especially in exhibitions or similar events.
• Previous experience with social cause-related projects or work experience with UN Agencies or international development agencies will be a plus.
• Experience in the fields of gender equality and women’s empowerment and human rights related work would be an asset.

Language requirement:

Proficiency in English is a must. Proficiency in Thai will be a plus.

Contract period and work location

This a 3- month contract commencing on 23 Oct 2023 and ending on 31 December 2023.

Payment

Payments for this consultancy will be based on the achievement of each deliverable and certification that each has been satisfactorily completed. Payments will not be based on the number of days worked but on the completion of each stated deliverable within the indicated timeframes

Evaluation

Applications will be evaluated based on the cumulative analysis:

• Technical qualification (100 points)

• Contract period and work location

  This a 3- month contract commencing on 23 Oct 2023 and ending on 31 December 2023.

  Payment

  Payments for this consultancy will be based on the achievement of each deliverable and certification that each has been satisfactorily completed. Payments will not be based on the number of days worked but on the completion of each stated deliverable within the indicated timeframes

  Evaluation

  Applications will be evaluated based on the cumulative analysis:

  • Technical qualification (100 points);

  Technical qualification evaluation criteria:

  The total number of points allocated for the technical qualification component is 100. The technical qualification of the individual is evaluated based on following technical qualification evaluation criteria: Technical Evaluation Criteria

  Obtainable Score

  A) Education

  • Master’s in photography, Media, Arts, Journalism, or Visual Communication.
  • A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

  20

  B) Experience and skills

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Photography, Media Arts, or Visual Communication or related field.
  • Proven professional photography experience, especially in exhibitions or similar events.
  • Previous experience with social cause-related projects or work experience with UN Agencies or international development agencies will be a plus.
  • Experience in the fields of gender equality and women’s empowerment and human rights related work would be an asset.

  70

  C) Language and report writing skills

  Proficiency in English is a must. Proficiency in Thai will be a plus.

  10

  Total Obtainable Score

  100 %

  Only the candidates who have attained a minimum of 70% of total points will be considered as technically-qualified candidates who may be contacted for validation interview.

  Submission of application

  Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an electronic application to somjai.noohuang@unwomen.org and [email protected]. not later than 17 October 2023, midnight New York time.

  Submission package includes:

  • Cover letter outlining relevant work experience.
  • UN Women Personal History Form(P11).
  • Photography and visual documentation portfolio.
  • Financial proposal: the financial proposal shall specify deliverable fees in lump sum into the professional for each deliverable.

  * As the employment website only allows uploading one document, please merge all the documents in one document.

  UNW Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

  At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

  If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

  UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel 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.)

  Warranties, Consent, and Intellectual Property

  The Consultant represents and warrants that he/she has not, and undertakes that he/she shall not, infringe any third party intellectual property rights in performing any activities pursuant to the Contract. The Consultant represents and warrants that that he/she shall perform the activities pursuant to the UN Women Branding Guidelines and Policy on Logo Use (Annex I)

  The provisions of this section IV of the Terms of Reference shall supersede any inconsistent terms in the Contract for Consultant including the Conditions of Service for Consultants.

  UN Women confirms that the whole of the copyright present, future or contingent whatsoever and all other right, title and interest in and to the Deliverables shall be vested in the Consultant throughout the world in accordance with all applicable copyright laws. The Consultant further acknowledges and agrees that UN Women 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 UN Women 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 UN Women. UN Women may re-edit the Deliverables or any part thereof as convenient for its own exploitation of the Deliverables in any medium. UN Women may provide the Deliverables to other UN agencies and the media at no cost and may apply a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-NoDeriv 2.0 Generic license to the Deliverables. procure for UN Women the unrestricted right to continue using such Deliverables provided to UN Women; replace or modify the Deliverables provided to UN Women, or part thereof, with the equivalent or better product, or part thereof, that is non-infringing; or, refund to UN Women the full price paid by UN Women for the right to have or use such Deliverables, or part thereof.

  In the event the use by UN Women of any Deliverables provided to UN Women by the Consultant, in whole or in part, in any suit or proceeding, is for any reason enjoined, temporarily or permanently, or is found to infringe any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right, or in the event of a settlement, is enjoined, limited or otherwise interfered with, then the Consultant, at its sole cost and expense, shall, promptly, either:

  UN Women shall advise the Consultant about any such suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses or liability within a reasonable period of time after having received actual notice thereof. The Consultant shall have sole control of the defense of any such suit, proceeding, claim or demand and of all negotiations in connection with the settlement or compromise thereof, except with respect to the assertion or defense of the privileges and immunities of UN Women or any matter relating thereto, for which only UN Women itself is authorized to assert and maintain. UN Women shall have the right, at its own expense, to be represented in any such suit, proceeding, claim or demand by independent counsel of its own choosing. A claim of infringement resulting from the Consultant’s compliance with specific written instructions by UN Women directing a change in the specifications for the Deliverables or directing a manner of performance of the Contract not normally used by the Consultant; or A claim of infringement resulting from additions to or changes in any Deliverables furnished under the Contract if UN Women or another party acting under the direction of UN Women made the changes. The indemnity set forth, above, shall not apply to: The Consultant shall indemnify, hold and save harmless, and defend, at its own expense, UN Women, its officials, employees, consultants, agents or other representatives from and against all suits, claims, demands, and liability of any nature or kind, including their costs and expenses arising out the Consultant’s violations of the representations and warranties above.

Technical qualification evaluation criteria:

The total number of points allocated for the technical qualification component is 100. The technical qualification of the individual is evaluated based on following technical qualification evaluation criteria: Technical Evaluation Criteria

Obtainable Score

A) Education

• Master’s in photography, Media, Arts, Journalism, or Visual Communication.
• A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

20

B) Experience and skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Photography, Media Arts, or Visual Communication or related field.
• Proven professional photography experience, especially in exhibitions or similar events.
• Previous experience with social cause-related projects or work experience with UN Agencies or international development agencies will be a plus.
• Experience in the fields of gender equality and women’s empowerment and human rights related work would be an asset.

70

C) Language and report writing skills

Proficiency in English is a must. Proficiency in Thai will be a plus.

10

Total Obtainable Score

100 %

Only the candidates who have attained a minimum of 70% of total points will be considered as technically-qualified candidates who may be contacted for validation interview.

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