Long Term Agreement (LTA) for Engagement of Individual Consultants as Photographers and Videographers with UNICEF in Uzbekistan

UNICEF would like to engage the services of highly creative and professional videographers, video editors, photographers and motion graphics editors to document and represent UNICEF activities and programmes for multiple online audiences such as the general public, donors, supporters and partners.

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, visibility!

1. BACKGROUND / RATIONALE

UNICEF Uzbekistan creates compelling public-facing photography and video content to mobilize the support of decision makers and the public for children across Uzbekistan. The production of compelling and creative digital content contributes directly to the achievement of priority advocacy and communication objectives for the organization. Through multiple platforms and in multiple languages, our content brings attention to the many facets of UNICEF’s work, encouraging public support, participation and action, while ensuring greater transparency and accountability.

By measuring and testing our efforts, we use data to inform content strategies and drive innovation.

2. PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT

To meet these requirements, UNICEF would like to engage the services of highly creative and professional videographers, video editors, photographers and motion graphics editors to document and represent UNICEF activities and programmes for multiple online audiences such as the general public, donors, supporters and partners.

3. PROGRAMME AREA AND SPECIFIC PROJECT AREA

Experienced videographers and photographers to provide good quality professional services according to UNICEF global standards to support visual documentation and reporting of issues, events and human-interest stories related to the implementation of Country Program of Cooperation between the Government of Uzbekistan and UNICEF in 2024-2026 to all Programme areas.

4. OBJECTIVE(S)

The overall objective is to set up a Long-Term Agreement to facilitate and expedite the process by which the UNICEF Uzbekistan will hire multimedia creatives as required for specific projects to develop advocacy, communication, campaign and humanitarian emergency materials that demonstrate UNICEF's activities in the field to raise awareness and funds via UNICEF social media.

5. MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED

Successful consultants must provide professionally edited and produced video and photo assets tailored for social media platforms–to inform our audiences, engage them deeply to take action on behalf of children (eg asking governments for change, reposting messaging, donating to UNICEF, etc).

Tasks include, but may not be limited to:

• Video coverage of events or activities (This can include conferences, trainings, visits, meetings, seminars and other events) for archives or future use by UNICEF.
• Video documentaries ranging from human-interest documentaries, capturing UNICEF’s processes, field activities, engagement with communities or beneficiaries), for public dissemination by UNICEF.
• Specialized video spots for broadcasting on TV.
• Production of professional high quality multimedia materials for UNICEF communications and advocacy objectives.
• Creating and delivering motion graphics for various media.
• Research issues and characters being documented, in-depth interviews of community, service providers, government counterparts, beneficiaries, while being mindful of sensitivities of specific situations, to support online global advocacy efforts.
• Work in close coordination (where required) with Country Office counterparts to help capture relevant, powerful stories and photo essays and short digital pieces for social media.
• Review, edit, and consolidate material, ensuring clarity and continuity of structure and core themes.
• Check spelling, country, and city names and acronyms and other abbreviations (making sure that they follow official UNICEF terminology and conventions), style consistency and Brand Toolkit.
• Ensure implementation of the UNICEF workflows and production toolkits.
• Be available for several rounds of editing with regards to stories.
• Deliver on tight, short timelines as needed.
• Production of b-roll suitable to broadcast media and with detailed shotlists.
• Production of compelling photographic images with detailed captions.
• Edited materials suitable and tailored to trends specific to individual online platforms, such as Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram reels etc.
• Online professional work examples, reels and portfolios required.

Responsibilities of the Consultant:

The consultant will use their own equipment; camera, microphones, software and other accessories and software that may be required for this task.

The consultant will not give the content/material or any part thereof, to any third party without the written permission of UNICEF. All components will be a property of UNICEF, and the consultant will not share the same with anyone else.

The consultant will not put their own name or logo/emblem on the content / final product. The only organization branding will be UNICEF, if required.

Responsibilities of UNICEF:

UNICEF will provide all details pertaining to the activity and the requirements.
UNICEF will orient the consultant on UNICEF’s branding and production guidelines.
Consultants may be required to work on Saturdays and Sundays, based on the requirements of the assignment.

6. DELIVERABLES

Photography

• Preproduction planning and pitching ideas
• Broad edits of photographic assignments
• Photo essays
• Detailed captions
• Long quotes
  
  

Video production and post production

• Preproduction planning and pitching ideas
• Filming first person stories in the field
• Broll for broadcast media
• Social media edit no longer than 1.5 mins formatted for 1x1, 16x9, 9x17
• International versions of all projects
• Graphics and subtitles in all UN languages
• On occasions longer format videos for youtube up to 5 mins

Motion graphics

• Creating and delivering motion graphics for video assets
• Working with art and creative teams to select audio, video, colors, animation, etc. for graphic design
• Editing video footage and adding effects/elements to enhance motion graphics
• Work that demonstrates the latest graphic design techniques and trends

8. TRAVEL (OPTIONAL):

TRAVEL WHEN REQUIRED WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE ASSIGNMENT AND SHOULD BE REFLECTED IN THE FEES. THE MANAGER AND THE CONSULTANT SHOULD AGREE, IN ADVANCE, ON THE BUDGET FOR THE TRAVEL BASED ON REASONABLE COST.

TRAVEL EXPENSES SHALL BE CALCULATED BASED ON ECONOMY CLASS TRAVEL, REGARDLESS OF THE LENGTH OF TRAVEL AND THE CONSULTANT MUST TRAVEL ON UNICEF APPROVED AIRLINES AND THE COST OF ACCOMMODATION, MEALS AND INCIDENTALS SHALL NOT BE EXCEED APPLICABLE DAILY SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE (DSA) RATES, AS PROMULGATED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (ICSC).

IN LINE WITH THE UNICEF POLICY, THE CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE IN ADMINISTERING HIS/HER OWN TRAVEL. TRAVEL EXPENSES WILL BE REIMBURSED BASED ON SIGNED INVOICE PRESENTING THE ACTUAL COST OF THE AIR-TICKET. THE DAILY SUBSTANCE ALLOWANCE (DSA) BASED ON UN APPLICABLE RATES AND TERMINAL EXPENSES APPLY (HTTP://ICSC.UN.ORG).

SHOULD THERE BE ANY CHANGES IN THE TRAVEL PLAN(S) DUE TO THE CONSULTANT'S PERSONAL REASONS, ANY ASSOCIATED FINES/FEES RELATED TO THESE CHANGES WILL BE PAID BY THE CONSULTANT.

NB. THE CONSULTANT IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE VISA (IF APPLICABLE) AND HEALTH INSURANCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THIS CONTRACT ARE VALID FOR THE ENTIRE PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT ON THE SAME DAY OF VISA (IF APPLICABLE) OR HEALTH INSURANCE EXPIRATION, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

9. ESTIMATED DURATION OF LTA: Three years

10. QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED (Please use as applicable)

Category 1: Videography

• Professional videographer with 5+ years experience working with international agencies or high profile
  brands
• Minimum academic requirement – high school diploma
• Strong experience producing, editing and delivering engaging materials for social media platforms.
• Develop multi-media source material on a quick turnaround, under tight and variable deadlines
• Edit and shoot high end professional video materials to fulfil each specific assignment and its criteria and objectives
• Conduct recorded interviews, edit files to produce final clips in required format(s)
• Transmit source material to specific receivers according to the specific requirements of each assignment
• Have a thorough understanding of UNICEF
• Deep understanding of ethical dimensions of representation
• Ability to apply current video industry standards for format, style, messaging, etc. as required
• Be well-informed about international current events
• Production of video materials as required as per specifications of format, social platform and news outlets
• Provide materials in formats that are applicable to UNICEF online platforms and other digitally native 
• Ability to deliver images according to the specified quality and technical requirements
• Good organizational, analytical, and communication skills online media platforms

Category 2: Photography

Professional photographer with 5+ years of experience working with international organizations/media or high profile brands

• Minimum academic requirement – high school diploma
• Experience interviewing subject sensitively, collecting their testimonies and stories, and gathering long
  quotes
• Deep understanding of ethical dimensions of representation
• Experience producing, editing and delivering engaging materials for social media platforms.
• Track record working in multicultural situations requiring flexibility
• Demonstrated imagination and creativity in photographic production
• Ability to deliver images according to the specified quality and technical requirements
• Good organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to deliver images according to the specified quality and technical requirements
• Good organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Note: Candidates are free to apply to any category based on their qualifications and experience. They can also apply for multiple categories or all of them. UNICEF will award LTA to top ranked 10 [ten] candidates under each category. A candidate may be awarded LTA for one or more than one category.

11. TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA 

The selection of consultants for the LTA will be based on technical evaluation and financial offers in the ratio of 80:20. 

12. FINANCIAL PROPOSAL: The applicant should submit the Fee Proposal as per the attached template.

The application to be submitted through the online portal should contain 5 separate attachments:

1. A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the qualifications and skillset of the candidate (to be uploaded online)
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online)
3. Three Work Samples – or Online Portfolio
4. 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).
5. Certificates of mandatory courses BSAFE, (Ethics and Integrity at UNICEF (2020 version); Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority (2021 version) & Sexual Exploitation Abuse (PSEA) (2021 version) consolidated in one single pdf.

Without all the above 5 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.
• Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
• Female candidates meeting the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply.

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 here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. 

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Remarks:  

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.