Consultant for Videography at unicef Nigeria

CONSULTANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Title : Consultant for Videography 

Level : NOD
Assignment Type : Consultancy
Duration : 30 days spread over 11 months
Duty Station : Abuja / national (roaming)
Application closing date : 1 August 2012 

BACKGROUND UNICEF

Nigeria has a constant need to produce short video content – coverage of events, coverage of emergencies as well as production of thematic clips for donors and for UNICEF websites, both global and national. To comply with the ad hoc demands for video content in a flexible and timely manner, UNICEF wishes to engage two videographers on 11 months contract.

PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY

Under the technical guidance and supervision of the Chief, Media and External Relations and the Communication Specialist, the consultant will

• Prepare shot lists and scripts, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Use and deliver subject release forms when required, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Edit and clear video scripts with Communication Specialist and Chief, External Relations, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Supply tapes in accordance with UNICEF standards

MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED• Prepare shot lists and scripts, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Use and deliver subject release forms when required, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Edit and clear video scripts with Communication Specialist and Chief, External Relations, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Supply tapes in accordance with UNICEF standards

MAJOR OUTPUTS / DELIVERABLES

• Edited video clips of UNICEF-supported interventions as per individual assignment, ready for web-upload

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIALISED EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

The videographer should have at least eight years of documented professional portfolio experience in film making,

Preference will be given to candidates with a proven track record of producing content for a discerning international audience; content with a creative, aspirational tenor; inspired and professional story-telling, and focused on development issues of relevance to women and children. A degree in visual arts or related discipline would be an asset.

If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please forward your application with updated curriculum vitae and UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded here), quoting “the title of the position as the subject’’, via email to“abujamedia@unicef.org” cc’ing “lhvass@unicef.org”

Applications close 1 August 2012 .

UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.