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UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education.
UNICEF Ghana seeks the services of an expert/photographer who can produce high-quality documentary photographs and work in all types of terrain in Ghana to support delivering results for the children. Photography plays a crucial role in UNICEF’s work. UNICEF in Ghana uses powerful images to support as well as complement its visibility efforts, these photos are used in publications, annual reports, and donor reports, and on social media platforms. The photos are also shared with other UNICEF offices around the world. The individual will be engaged as a consultant for 11.5 months but will work on a part time basis. Only Ghanaian nationals are eligible to apply
Background
Photography plays a crucial role in UNICEF’s work; its role in creating visibility cannot be understated. UNICEF Ghana uses powerful images to support as well as complement its visibility efforts, these photos are used in publications, annual reports, and donor reports, and on social media platforms. The photos are also shared with other UNICEF offices around the world.
Having a group of dedicated consultants will ensure that the lengthy bidding process is avoided and there is uniformity over the final output. It is expected that the request for proposals will help the office contract the services of high performing local photographers, to undertake specific tasks suited to their level of expertise.
Justification
Photography is a specialized field and even though most staff members take pictures of their projects, professional photos are essential for advocacy. Projects often need to be documented at short notice. There is a need therefore to have the services of professionals under contract so that they can be deployed quickly should the need arise.
Getting consultant(s) on a long-term arrangement enables the office select the best individual(s) best suited for the assignment as some of the projects require different levels of expertise.
Objective
The objective of the consultancy is to provide photographic evidence of UNICEF events, field and other related activities across the 16 regions of Ghana. Consultant will be required to document the impact of UNICEF’s programmatic work in the areas of water, sanitation and hygiene; health and nutrition, education, child protection, social protection, public finance and adolescent and youth participation. It may include high-level events. Consultant would work according to brief outlined by specific programme or communication manager / officer. Tasks and activities may require accuracy, patience, ability to travel and work alongside others in difficult terrain and unpredictable circumstances.
Methodology (where applicable depending on the nature of assignment)
The consultant will travel to designated places across the country if required to take high quality photos according to a brief. The photos will be guided by international photography norms that protect children’s identity in both the making and the use of images of children.
The consultant will seek community entry as well as engage families, guardians and caregivers in order to be given the consent to photograph minors where it is required.
The Consultant will follow the UNICEF digital format, captioning and transmission terms (if applicable)
The documentary photographer will be deployed to cover the following:
Local events; such as programme launches, meetings, photo opportunities, activities in the field. UNICEF may assign the consultant to cover other events as per a brief.
Specific Tasks/responsibilities
Deliverables and Time Frame for Submission
Please note that the process of review towards finalization shall not attract any cost as well as the format in which it is requested. E.g. DVD or CD.
Supervision and Reporting Arrangement
The consultant will have at least two meetings with the focal person of the project and the Communication Manager and / or the relevant Communication Officer. Delivery of the product will be to the Communication Manager and the focal person of the project.
Method of contracting
Consultant will be given a contract covering duration of 11.5 months. However, assignments will be carried out on case by case basis as consultant will be called upon to carry out specific tasks for short durations as the need arises for which payment will be made on the basis of daily professional fee stipulated in the contract.
Payment and Payment Schedule
The consultant will be paid on a basis of negotiated daily professional fee that will be stated on the contract. Each task will specifiy number of days to be assigned and paid for from time to time and upon submission of satisfactory and certified deliverables and approval by the supervisor. Any other related cost must be negotiated and stated in the contract
Expected Qualifications, Experience, Specialised Knowledge/skills And Competencies
Copyright, Patents And Other Proprietary Rights (if Applicable)
UNICEF has first selection rights to all originals taken on this assignment with non-exclusive concomitant world rights in all media in perpetuity. [***For some UNICEF VIP coverage, image release or copyright may be subject to restrictions for embargo or VIP image approval reasons – to be specified in contract. ***]
At UNICEF’s request, the Contractor shall take all necessary steps, execute all necessary documents and generally assist in securing such proprietary rights and transferring them to UNICEF in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law
General Conditions: Procedures and Logistics
Policy both Parties should be Aware of
Interested candidates should apply on-line to the link provided indicate their professional fees for the services to be provided in Ghana Cedis. A list of associated cost elements should be attached to application.
In addition to the CV/Resume, candidates should attach Two examples of previous work done should be attached (if applicable, e.g. strategic documents, photos, edited work, videos etc)
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