UN WOMEN Jobs - 79315- Call for Experts: Videographers

Call for Experts: Videographers

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Nairobi, KENYA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

28-Jun-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 Year (Based on specific assignment)

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to implement these standards. It stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on five priority areas: (1) increasing women’s leadership and participation; (2) ending violence against women; (3) engaging women in all aspects of peace and security processes; (4) enhancing women’s economic empowerment; and (5) making gender equality central to national development planning and budgeting. UN Women coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality.

UN Women East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) Communications department is soliciting for interested and qualified candidates (individuals, not firms) to be considered for Videographer positions. The expert roster will consist of highly-qualified and experienced candidates. Only applicants who pass all screening procedures will be included into the roster and recommended for consideration for videography and video editorial consultancy positions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Working under the guidance of the Communication Specialist and in close collaboration with the programme focal points, the videographers will capture UN Women’s programme activities and events, keeping in mind culture, gender and other diverse sensitivities as per UN Women guidelines. The videos produced should be usable for diverse audiences and have universal appeal.

The videographers’ tasks may include the following, among others:

Collect original/copyright images, footage, and short interviews for the clips;
Develop drafts of the video clips for VA21 and UN Women communications team review;
Finalization of the video clips;
Edit provided footages and interviews into a variety of video deliverables intended for broadcast, web, social media outlets, and UN Women internal use;
Draft scripts, outlines and storyboards for original content production;
Edit field footages into short branded videos about UN Women initiatives;
Share and submit subsequent cuts – at least two rounds (a rough and fine cut) – until finalization and delivery of a final cut.

Videographers Requirements:

Contracted videographers will use their own equipment; cameras, microphones, software and other accessories that may be required for the tasks;
Videographers will not give the films or any part thereof, to any third party without the written permission of UN Women. The films and all their components such as footage, music, sound bites, etc. will be a property of UN Women, and the agency will not share the same with anyone else;
Videographers will not put their own name or logo/emblem in or on the films. The only organization branding in the film will be UN Women. UN Women may choose to add the name or a logo of any other partner organization, including government.

UN Women Responsibilities:

UN Women will provide all details pertaining to the activities to be filmed;
UN Women will provide all the expected components of the final films;
UN Women Will provide feedback/support/guidance during the development of the films;
UN Women will orient the videographers on its branding guidelines.

Copyright and Rights:

UN Women will have exclusive rights to the all the footage and final products;
UN Women will provide releases and the producers will be responsible for coordinating all releases from interviewees and anyone appearing in new footage;
UN Women has the right to use the videos in perpetuity in web and on multimedia platforms and upload any still images to our photo database;
UN Women can provide the raw video footages to other UN organizations or the media at no cost, as is the practice.

Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Interest in the UN system and general knowledge of development issues;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
Accountability;
Stakeholder engagement;
Leading by example.

Functional Competencies

Ability to film broadcast quality video and audio: HD 1920x1080 or better;
Have Adobe Premiere Pro editing skills (and other professional editing software, such as Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, etc.);
Have knowledge of different video formats and file conversions for online and social media platforms;
Online video publishing and file transfer skills;
Working knowledge of lighting video interviews;
Teamwork, professionalism and communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Degree in journalism, filmmaking or related field.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in journalism and filmmaking.

Language:

Fluency in English;
Knowledge of other UN languages (French, Spanish, Arabic) an asset.

Contracting arrangements:

Successful candidates will be included in the vetted Roster of Experts for the maximum period of 1 year. Membership beyond the 1-year period must be renewed through a new application process. Entry into the expert roster system does not necessarily mean that contract with UN Women is guaranteed.

Where a request for services arises, the UN Women shall directly contact candidates with the most relevant experience and expertise from the roster.