Historique

In September 2015, the 193 UN Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda), a universal and transformative set of commitments for ending poverty, improving wellbeing, and protecting the planet. It spells out 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved “for all nations and peoples and for all segments of society” by 2030. UNDP supports UN Member States and other stakeholders in translating these commitments into action.
This support is framed by the United Nations Development Group (UNDG) common approach entitled ‘MAPS’, which stands for: Mainstreaming of the 2030 Agenda, Accelerating progress towards the SDGs, and Policy Support. As a key part of this programme, integrated MAPS engagements are deployed to countries led by high-level managers and including technical experts from across the UN system.
 

Project description
UNDP aims to collect and disseminate SDG stories from around the world, showcasing UNDP’s support to SDG implementation, targeting a technical audience (governments, civil society organizations, academia and UN agencies). The stories can include both a ‘human interest angle’ as well ‘an institutional change angle’ to showcase the breadth of UNDP’s work.
UNDP requires the services of a communications and journalism professional with advance competencies in developing communications materials through photography, videography, field research and interviews. He/she will be responsible for photographing and filming at rural areas of  Huambo, Huila, Malanje, Cuanza Sul and Luanda in Angola.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Fulfill the deliverables in the scope of work and contract period.

Scope of Work and Contract Period

• 10 days (Please note that travel days are paid at half the day rate).
• Shoot photos (50%) and film footage (50%); deliver high resolution, compelling and well composed images A-roll and B-roll, with embedded captions in English describing the scene and the project
• The consultant is responsible for working with UNDP focal points to prepare his/her filming plan and logistics before traveling to the site(s)

UNDP will provide the consultant with:

•  Scope of the specific assignment and interview guidelines
• The shoot list
• UNDP’s “cheat sheet” (UNDP’s digital standards) and technical specs such as photo guidelines

Expected outputs and deliverables:

• Provide edited video/audio recordings/photography of at least five subjects’ interviews (ie A-roll);
• Capture high resolution images and videos of individuals, families, groups, events, buildings, objects, landscape and scenery and context setting footage and images which reflect or directly related to the implementation of the SDGs and UNDP activities and programmes as agreed prior to assignment, at various locations countrywide (ie B-roll);
• Provide one final edited video combining the subjects’ interviews and supplemental high resolution images (ie A-roll and B-roll);
• Select best photographs related to each task (no less than 30) in consultation with UNDP team. The consultant is responsible for pre-selecting shortlist of the best images from each shoot before submission to UNDP for final selection;
• Provide transcripts of all relevant dialogue from recordings, including time stamps, adhering to transcription style guide provided;
• Work in close cooperation with and report to the unit focal person.

Specifics

• All video and photography should be digital, using professional quality equipment. It is expected that the consultant will use a digital SLR camera with a minimum of 20 megapixels and high-quality lenses; a separate, high quality flash unit is required for interiors. The consultant will also bring his/her own tripod and microphones (Lavalier or shotgun mic) and headphones (to double check audio level and noise);
• Videos/audio recordings should be at minimum 2 minutes each with a total of at least 20 minutes of interview footage per visit;
• Embed captions to images as described in the UNDP captioning guideline;
• Specific details such as geographical location, and name of the person where possible, copyright information, year picture taken, the name of the project or other relevant context for each photo and video shall be provided;
• Interviews should be filmed when possible, allowing subject time to respond at length to prompts and questions provided;
• Video clips must be at least 12 seconds long, of 25fps and shutter speed of 1/50, with as low ISO as possible and agreed to by subject, otherwise use audio recording, also with subjects’ permission. Attach text document briefly describing content of each selected clip;
• Final, high-resolution video and images and captions are required to be delivered electronically within 10 working days of return to the point of origin after each assignment;
• Photographs must be provided at highest quality and at a minimum of 300 dpi, in JPG format, suitable for printing, processing or publishing on web;
• Final work to be submitted via online storage, such as Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox or WeTransfer.

Compétences

• Demonstrates mastery in photography, filming and interviewing (both technical and creative);
• Ability to adapt;
• Ability to be respectful, patient, and a good people person when interviewing and filming communities on behalf of UNDP;
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education

• At least a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, preferably in photography or journalism and/or has two or more years of photography work experience in lieu of degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in documentary, photojournalism and reportage;
• Desired but not necessary, experience in Angola;
• Experience in photo and video editing1;
• Knowledge of and previous experience in UNDP, UN agency or NGO photography desired but not mandatory.

1 No personal styles allowed. Images should be edited for editorial use, and in conformity with photojournalism standards. No extreme retouching: no excessive contrast, no excessive sharpness, no over-saturation or under-saturation. Keep as close to reality as possible.

Language Requirement

• Fluent in  Portuguese and good working knowledge of English.

To apply
Technical application

• Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability
• CV or UN P11 for Individual Contract (IC)

Financial Proposal
The candidate should submit a financial proposal indicating his/her all-inclusive daily fee that could possibly incurred by the Contractor (Field travel cost will be covered by the project).  Note that UNDP will only pay a professional daily rate for the days in which active photography/videography and editing is required. If overnight travel is required, the consultant(s) will be entitled to a Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) as per UNDP policy.

Portfolio
Provide a link to your portfolio, Instagram and other links, showing a range of examples of your work.

Notes
The applicant must be aware of UNDP’s General Condition of Contract. The consultant must observe Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) as communicated by the United Nations for the location(s) visited. UNDP cannot provide insurance for any damage to the consultant(s) equipment or personal injury experienced during an assignment.
Consultant(s) must observe the highest ethical standards while obtaining images and footage, and immediately disclose any relevant information to the service requester. For example, people may be ‘posed’ to obtain a good shot but the pose should be relevant to their involvement in the subject matter. High discretion is advised when photographing people living with HIV, survivors of abuse, children etc.: Refer to the UNDP focal point for the assignment for advice and guidance.
The consultant must obtain consent from subjects to photograph and/or record them. The consent must be video recorded and subjects must understand that images may be published on the web, in social media and possibly in international media. Parents’ or legal guardian’s video recorded consent is needed prior to photographing or recording a minor.
No consultant(s) should incur expenses without express authorization from UNDP. UNDP will not be responsible for penalties and charges incurred without authorization.

Copyright

UNDP and the consultant(s) will hold joint copyright on all photographs/videos produced as part of this assignment. This means UNDP can reuse all images and footage without further cost implication. The material can be reused by the photographer 1-3 months after UNDP first publishes the work (to be determined on a case-by-cases basis prior to the assignment).
Copyright will be attributed to both UNDP and the consultant(s) in the following way: Copyright for photos: UNDP + country/Photographers first and last name. For videos: Videographer’s copyright information will be included.

UNDP Terms of use
Unlimited use of all photographs/videos and footage supplied
Unlimited storage of the photographs/videos and footage by UNDP
Rights to transfer the photographs/videos and footage to third parties, for their editorial use only.

Consultant(s) Rights
Retain copies of the photographs/videos and footage for personal use (for example, in their portfolio).
Assert their moral right to be identified as the author of the photographs/videos and footage.

Equipment
All photography, videography, recording and IT equipment, and any other supplies required for gathering materials, should be provided by the consultant.

Payment Modality
Payments will be made upon satisfactory achieved deliverables under each assignment and submission of time sheet in accordance with number of days worked. All payments are subject to the clearance and approval of the direct supervisor. Final payment shall require a signed performance evaluation of the consultants.

Concept and Guidelines for Photo/video and Interview Assignments: ‘SDG hotspots’, Angola.

Background
UNDP is currently rolling out a communications initiative to capture early results and human-interest stories that illustrate the work that is going on around the world to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with UNDP’s support. To this end, UNDP is looking to collect material from various countries through interviews, photos and videos that can be utilized both for the storytelling initiative ‘SDG Deep Dive series’ and for promotional material in support of MAPS engagements (Mainstreaming, Acceleration and Policy Support for the 2030 Agenda).
Stories and other communications products aim to illustrate, though concrete examples and a human-interest angle, the change that the SDGs have brought about and how the SDGs are being implemented on the ground, with UNDP’s support. The stories should:

• demonstrate how development is being ‘done’ in the spirit of the 2030 Agenda, highlighting one or several of the following concepts: an integrated, holistic approach to development / leaving no one behind / a multi-stakeholder approach / risk-informed development. The stories should demonstrate the need for or impacts of such an approach – and not illustrate ‘business as usual’ or a single thematic approach to the issue;
• focus on results and outputs, at a tangible, relatable human and community level, as opposed to descriptions of UNDP activities and workstreams;
• illustrate why the shift to 2030 Agenda approach to development works better and is required to fix the day-today challenges people face – from for example jobs and energy security, to healthy forests and representative local government.

The assignment in Angola
The consultant will collect material (interviews, videos, photos) in rural areas of the Huambo, Huila, Malanje, Cuanza Sul and Luanda in Angola, and document stories of members in communities producing charcoal and kilns in this area. The consultant will undertake the assignment together with a specialist from UNDP’s Country Office in Angola who will conduct interviews with at least 5 community members, of different age, gender, and occupation.
The material will be used by UNDP to produce several communications products, including a feature story for the SDG Deep Dive and promotional material for the MAPS engagements. All communication products will have a human-interest angle, meaning that the collected raw material should reflect the circumstances, challenges and opportunities in the area and how the work to address malnutrition contributes to improve citizens’ lives.

Shoot list
Photos should include balance of gender and ages among members relevant to the story, and if possible ethnic and cultural minorities and persons with disabilities. Photos should also illustrative landscapes, buildings, infrastructure, physical aspects of projects and community initiatives.

Interview guidelines:

• The questions should capture the change that the SDGs have brought about and how they are being implemented in practice on the ground;
• The story should have a human-interest angle and the questions need therefore also to capture aspects from the interviewees’ everyday lives to make the story come ‘alive’;
• Stories should include quotes;
• The interviewees should reflect different occupations, age, gender and life circumstances, and other diverse population/identity groups as related to the story;
• High-quality photos in landscape (horizontal) orientation of people in their everyday lives should be taken (see Terms of Reference and UNDP’s Mini guide for professional photographers for further guidance);
• Final edited videos should be of 1-3 minutes in length (see Terms of Reference for further specification);
• Always ask for interviewees consent to be featured and quoted (if applicable) in articles, social media and multi-media productions, including with their name and picture.

Suggested questions to interviewees:

• Names, age, where are they from, how long have they lived in rural areas of the Huambo, Huila, Malanje, Cuanza Sul and Luanda in Angola?
• Occupation or equivalent, what does an average day look like?
• What are some of the major issues in the community? How so?
• How is the community working to address the previously inefficient charcoal production in other areas (economic development, health, gender, climate etc)?
• What was your most proud accomplishment to date?
• Have things changed in the past year(s)? How? (this question is aimed at capturing the change brought about by the project/initiative)
• How has the work affected other areas of life, such as personal security, income stability, health, environment or others? (this question is aimed at capturing the integrated work)
• What is the most important thing that your community needs to do in the future?
• What is their experience working with or knowledge of UNDP?

Supplementary information:
Blog examples:
https://medium.com/@UNDP/stopping-the-leak-boosting-the-sdgs-40c96026aa89
https://medium.com/@UNDP/armenian-kindergartens-light-the-way-efee519b9a50