Long Term Agreement (LTA) for Individual Photographer, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Contract

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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 fulfill 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, protection.

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

How can you make a difference?

Selected photographs will be used in UNICEF's communication and advocacy materials such as publications, digital platforms, websites, educational and awareness-raising materials, etc. In addition, these products will be used to promote children's rights in Cambodia and support UNICEF and UN mandates.

Additionally, the consultant will provide descriptive captions or quotes (depending on the image) for all edited/finalized photos

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or certificate in a relevant field such as photography, communications, journalism, marketing, advertisement, filmmaking, etc.
• Five years of proven experience in professional digital photography
• Demonstrated experience in photography in the area of development/human rights/child

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates professional competence and knowledge of the areas of work
• Proven expertise in development photography
• Utilise high-resolution, state-of-the-art digital camera/equipment for the assignment
• Have good image editing skills and experience
• Be available and willing to travel for the assignments
• Have the ability to work under pressure, be open to input/scrutiny, respect cultural contexts and deliver on tight deadlines
• Experience working with UN agencies and International Organizations would be desirable

Competencies

• Ability to work quickly and responsively
• Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity
• Demonstrates integrity and high ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNICEF
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism
• Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment

Languages

• Fluency in English is required (this will be essential in captioning the photographs).
• Fluency or good knowledge of the Khmer language is highly desirable and will be considered an asset.

Please find the terms of reference for this consultancy in this attachment: LTA ToR for Photograper-tms.pdf

LTA Photographer Financial Proposal Template.doc

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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.

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. The candidate may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).