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Communications Senior Officer - Digital and Content (Retainer)

Juba

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Juba
  • Grade: Junior level - LICA-9, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Communication and Public Information
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Documentation and Information Management
  • Closing Date: 2024-12-10

Job categories Communications
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5333/29220
Department/office AFR, ETMCO, Ethiopia MCO
Duty station Juba , South Sudan
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-9
Duration 1 year
Application period 25-Nov-2024 to 10-Dec-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

The incumbent will undertake the following activities/responsibilities: 

1. Photography:
  • Provide professional photography of different projects. 
  • Write descriptive captions for photos, including quotes from people in the photo coverage, to help tell a first-person narrative story.
  • Submit a broad range of photographs, including captions and relevant metadata, in line with the UNOPS brand and key advocacy goals, following the terms described in the deliverables below.
2. Videography:
  • Provide professional videography for different projects. The individual should create the concept and draft script with guidance from UNOPS personnel and agree upon it before embarking on the videography production.
  • Record interviews and accompanying b-roll footage to showcase stories from projects. 
  • Write scripts for short documentary videos about the process and impact of the projects.
  • Once UNOPS approves the scripts, edit the videos to ensure they comply with UNOPS branding and technical guidelines. 
  • Provide translations where necessary and English subtitles using professional subtitling practices.
  • Submit final high-res videos and all other materials, including the best b-roll, clean copies, and subtitle files, as outlined in UNOPS Photo and Video Technical Submission guidelines.
Activities required to reach this output:
  • Capture high-resolution photos and footage. 
  • Record high-quality broadcast video footage, provided in raw/ editable formats, aligned to pre-planned storyboards, scripts, and identified narratives.
  • Provide shooting notes detailing basic information necessary to expand/ elaborate on stories in mixed media environments. UNOPS will provide these details,
  • Follow UN guidelines on respecting the dignity and human rights of all individuals captured on film or camera, working alongside targeted groups.
  • Provide high-quality, color-corrected footage within five days of completion of the assignment.
  • Provide royalty-free song (s) to be used in the videos.
  • Provide all necessary equipment for photography and videography to perform the assignment.
Inputs required to perform activities:

UNOPS shall provide the photographer/videographer with:

  • Photography/Videography Release Form 
  • Identified individuals, groups, and locations for the filming,
  • UNOPS brand book for guidance on acceptable fonts, colors, etc
  • High-resolution vector logos of national partners, UNOPS, and donor and partner organizations.
  • Communications contact person
Deliverables:

1. Photography:

  • Image format, transmission, captioning, etc. to follow terms detailed in UNOPS Digital Format & Transmission Terms.
  • Key pictures covering main activities undertaken during the days of engagement.
  • For web: 1600 pixels, 98 dpi.
  • For print: Highest resolution (4000 pixels and above), 300 dpi.
  • Editable files: PSD or Raw.
  • Captions and other relevant information, such as location and author’s name, should be embedded in the photo metadata and provided in a separate document.

2. Videography:

  • Videos of UNOPS Project  in line with UNOPS branding and technical guidelines capturing the overall projects.
  • Before and after videos, interviews with beneficiaries, donors, government offices, district Administration,, training and workshop, etc
  • Medium resolution: For direct uploading to UNOPS social media channels. 
  • Full-res ‘clean’ copy: This is the video without any text, graphics, logos, or music soundtrack. It should contain only the images and sound from the voice-over and interviews.
  • Additional b-roll: This means a selection of the best footage taken during production. This might include shots of the equipment and everyday activities being carried out. 
  • Descriptive title, a short description, and a shot list, along with the entire transcript of the film
  • Separate .srt subtitle track in English.

3. Location and Timelines:

  • Assignment schedules for the activities will be shared with the individual two weeks in advance.
  • The Communication Office will arrange meetings with the Project Team and Communications Focal Point to agree on the task, locations and the types of visual and audio visual communication materials to be produced. 
  • UNOPS will obtain permission from the Government Office if required.
  • UNOPS will arrange logistics, allowing for additional time to prepare as required 
 Contractual arrangements:
  • The bidder will make any arrangements for travel (including transport) where needed, including insurance coverage and other requirements. The bidder is responsible for any costs and expenses incurred for the work to be carried out under this ToR. 

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in photography, journalism, fine arts, media studies, or a related field is required.
  • Secondary School Education with relevant years of experience may be considered in lieu of a first-level degree.
  • A relevant combination of academic credentials and/or industry certifications and qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of university education
Experience:
  • A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience is required with a Bachelor's degree, two (2) years with a Master's degree, six (6) years with a Technical Diploma, and eight (8) years with Secondary School Education in the areas of shooting images in difficult environments, visual storytelling, interviewing subjects, and photographic editing.
  • A minimum of three years (3) of experience in photographing conferences, workshops, and individuals is required.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in recording, producing, and editing videos is required.
  • Three years of experience in developmental projects and conducting interviews in the field is an asset.
  • Experience in a UN setting is an asset.
Language:
  • Fluency in reading, spoken and written English is required. 
  • Fluency in Arabic is an asset
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.