WHO Tanzania Roster Vacancy - Photographer/Videographer SSA

Contract

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Purpose /Background

WHO Tanzania works closely with health and development partners and across sectors to improve everyone’s ability to enjoy good health and well- being. With a spirit of collaboration and a commitment to science WHO advises the ministries of health and other sectors on public health issues and provides support to plan, implement and monitor health programs

For effective documentation and communication of the processes and impact of the work that WHO accomplishes with partners and the relevant ministries, WHO Tanzania seeks to enlist the services of a photographer/videographer.

The candidate will be called to support WHO work in Tanzania by taking photos and videos in different locations in the United Republic of Tanzania to showcase the processes and impact of the support and collaboration of WHO, the ministry of health and other stakeholders to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Tanzania.

This support includes the provision of high-impact technical support for the production, collection, analysis and synthesis, and dissemination of quality health data and information. This candidate will work within the strategic framework of the Ministry to strengthen data management, monitoring, and evaluation in health.

Scope and Methodology

Under the supervision of the Communications Officer and the SMO cluster, the SSA will be responsible for the following:

Photograph relevant activities, keeping in mind culture, gender and other diverse sensitivities as per WHO guidelines.

Produce high-quality and high-resolution photographs. The images will be used for illustration in publications, websites, newsletters, social media and institutional magazines. Photographs may also be used by the media and other partners on request as a resource to portray WHO's work.

Provide captions to accompany the photos;

Visit the project areas in the country, to collect photo, video and interview material of projects and projects beneficiaries (women, youth, men, children,);

Prior to each field trip, WHO will provide the Photographer with a detailed brief of expected out puts and relevant background information;

WHO staff members and/or implementing partner organizations staff will accompany the photographer during field mission;

Ensure subjects recorded in the videos have provided written consent (WHO will provide a consent form):

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Communications Officer and the SMO cluster, the consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure that videos produced follows the specifications required by WHO Tanzania Office;
• Ensure highest broadcast quality of videography;
• Ensure that all requests and instructions from WHO Tanzania Office pertaining to videography and video-editing requirements are fulfilled;
• Ensure that all required videography/video-editing jobs are completed on deadline;
• Ensure that correct video formats are used as requested by WHO Tanzania Office;
• Work with the highest professional ethical standards and in keeping with WHO's and the UN’s core messages.
• Ensure subjects recorded in the videos have provided written consent (WHO will provide a consent form)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential

Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, journalism, computer science, or any other related field

Desirable

Course related to graphics and programming.

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 3 years, experience in producing video products;

Desirable

Minimum 2 years of working experience in video production and professional editing software;

Experience in the usage of graphic design software packages;

Experience of producing video interviews;

Prior experience working with United Nations teams is desirable;

Must have prior experience in photographing and filming similar activities of a minimum of 3 years and Must use own high quality, light, sound and photography and video equipment

Competencies: An understanding of Editing, Good communication –

Be open to critique – Patience & persistence

Functional Knowledge and Skills

Computer literacy, particularly mastery of MS Word, MS Excel and skills in the Global Management System environment and in reporting.

An ability to build and maintain good relationships with people of different nationalities at different levels.

WHO Competencies

1.Foster integration and teamwork

2.Respect and promote individual and cultural differences

3.Communicate credibly and effectively

4.Producing results

5.Moving forward in a changing environment

Languages:

Excellent knowledge of English and Kiswahili is required