Photographer and Videographer

Result of Service UNIC Windhoek shall provide: - Programme information and editorial guidance to the Individual Contractor to enable him/her to understand the Deliverables required and generate captions to embed in the photographs; - Transportation necessary to complete photo assignments; - Photography/Video credentials and clearances (if needed) The Individual Contractor shall: - Abide by the UN / UN Namibia rules and regulations and ‘One UN’ brand. - Signed an indemnity form in visiting areas, towns and region outside the duty station. - The Individual Contactor's services and Deliverables shall be reviewed by the Head of Office, PIA or UNCG Namibia team.

Work Location Windhoek

Expected duration 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities The Individual Contractor shall provide and transmit, under the advice of UNIC Windhoek Head of Office, a selection of the best images (20 or fewer, but inclusive of all key moments) and video files at the end of each day of work. - Resize optimized images, if necessary, for transmission. - Files should be sent either via WeTransfer or Dropbox to a contact person that will be identified as soon as the photographer/videographer is operational. The transmission of the audiovisual files will be done in accordance with the UNIC Windhoek Office.

• Support the UNIC Windhoek team on a photo collage or story for the UN Namibia digital platforms.
• Edit and optimize in high resolution with metadata all photographs and videos.
• The minimum resolution accepted is 4000 pixels on the long side, saved as jpeg 10 or above.
• Each image from the optimized edit as well as the full take must include in the IPTC metadata: the full name of the photographer for photo credit, the name of the event, the date, the venue, and the town.
• If possible and relevant, names and titles should be included as well. IPTC metadata can be embedded within the photo using image editing software such as Photoshop, Lightroom, or Photo Mechanic. In addition to required info, a descriptive caption written in complete sentences in English is mandatory. The caption should describe the who, what, when and where of the photo.
• Please note that key images must be shot in horizontal format.

• Photos cannot be distributed to any press or be posted to social media, Flickr or to UN Women websites without the sign-off of the Head of Office.

  Qualifications/special skills - Demonstrable prior experience in photographing and recording similar projects/activities, with portfolio provided upon request;

• Ability to deliver products according to the specified technical requirements.
• Demonstrable prior experience in photographing and recording similar projects/activities, with portfolio provided upon request;

• Ability to deliver products according to the specified technical requirements.

  Languages Language skills – fluency in English

  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.