Long - Term Agreement (LTA), Individual Consultancy for Engagement of Professional filmmakers

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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,

UNICEF Laos is seeking a Long - Term Agreement (LTA), Individual Consultancy for Engagement of Professional filmmakers to produce short films, capturing stories of change through the story of protagonist(s) from the field and share with stakeholders at national and global level and to use as an advocacy tool. The duration of this assignment will be a period of 36 months, starting as soon as possible.

Sum****mary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Create videos, with length varying from 30 seconds to 5 minutes, based on advocacy priorities and planned delivery (i..e web videos, reels, event videos, human interest etc.)
• Propose visual structure and capture change narratives through protagonist(s) stories.
• Attend pre-production briefings, research, and planning meetings.
• Conduct field filming in various locations, including interviews with stakeholders.
• Write and obtain approval for English and Lao scripts.
• Shoot broadcast quality footage.
• Adhere to UNICEF branding guidelines.
• Regularly update project coordinator on progress and challenges.
• Provide professional English or other language voice overs.
• Advise on and procure rights to music as needed.
• Collect relevant sound effects.
• Review existing films or materials on the topic.
• Edit the film into an engaging, high-quality product, including graphics and subtitles as needed.
• Present the film to UNICEF and incorporate feedback.
• Submit final products in English and/or Lao.
• Coordinate with UNICEF Programme Officers on film requirements.
• May involve travel to remote areas and work during weekends.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Sciences, Commerce, or a technical diploma in filmmaking, videography, editing, or script writing.
• Five years of experience in producing high-quality films demonstrating creativity, storytelling, script writing, and shooting techniques that align with international standards.
• Strong background in ideation, conceptualization, script writing, and knowledge of latest film editing software.
• Proven experience in creating films for the social development sector.
• Proficiency with the latest technology in filmmaking and multimedia production.
• Knowledge of additional national languages is a plus.
• Experience in creating films about, with, and for children, including interviewing and filming them. Proficiency in designing for digital platforms.
• Strong practical background in graphic design, including expertise in software such as Adobe Design Premium-package and web design.
• Experience in delivering high-profile filmmaking projects both nationally and internationally and contributing to national and international media outlets.
• Experience in covering media/press events and shooting B-roll footage is beneficial.
• Ability to produce high-quality written content for different platforms and in various styles.
• Ability to conceptualize full-content packages for various platforms, effectively telling a story and creating a design concept that links the content.
• Prior experience in the development sector is advantageous. Must have industry knowledge, including an in-depth understanding of Lao and regional market trends (social media, digital, culturally appropriate trends), and familiarity with UNICEF's model and fundraising/lead generation techniques.
• Ability to partner with UNICEF to work towards common goals, enhancing brand value and trust through creative solutions.

Assessment Criteria:

The selection of consultants for the LTA will be based on technical evaluation and financial offers in the ratio of 80:20. The criteria for technical evaluation are detailed in the attached TOR.: TOR for LTA - Filmmakers-VA.pdf

Submission of applications:

Applications to be submitted through the online portal should contain four separate attachments:

i A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the qualifications and skillset of the candidate (to be uploaded online)

ii Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online)

iii Portfolio with at least three work samples (to be uploaded online)

iv A financial proposal indicating professional fee as per the above template. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while saving. (To be uploaded under other supporting documents).

Important Note: Please do not indicate financials anywhere else in the online application form, please mark "n/a or 00", under the fee related questions in the online application form.

Without all the above 4 documents your application will be considered incomplete and invalid and will not be considered further.

• Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
• Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.

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.

“This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either: a role with direct contact with children, works directly with child, is a safeguarding response role or has been assessed as an elevated risk role for child safeguarding. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) applies”.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.