South Sudan: Long Term Arrangement for Videographer (Consultancy)

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For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Assignment

The scope of work will include filming, editing, script-writing of material gathered that captures the reality of South Sudanese children and women as well as the development and humanitarian work supported by UNICEF and partners. It is expected that the contractor will also pitch these stories to local, regional and international media using their own contacts to broaden the reach of these products. Tasks will include the following video services:-

Reference to work plan:

This assignment fulfils the South Sudan Annual Work Plan (AWP) 2017-2018, output 1: Content production; producing videos; exhibits; visibility materials; text stories, reports and press releases; photographs. 3: Supporting UNICEF S. Sudan programming: Working with nutrition, education, health and child protection sections to promote their work and advocacy goals through events; speech writing; multi-media content creation; issuing press releases; media interviews; social media. 4: Donor support/visibility: Meeting visibility requirements though press releases, human interest stories, social media, multi-media content.

Assignment Tasks

Phase

Activity

Timeline

Phase 1 – Discussion, filming and editing

•Based on discussions in Juba, write production plan (e.g., narrative outline, shooting

•Schedule, post-production editing.

•Film on site in agreed locations (to be discussed in Juba)

This being an LTA, will be determined on a need basis and a contract for the consultant will be raised for the period in which he/she is needed.

Draft first edited video product

• Submit draft films for review and approval

Phase 2 – Submission of final material

· Submit final approved documentary, B-ROLL and SPLIT versions.

• Video outtakes for B-roll use in DVD format.

This being an LTA, will be determined on a need basis and a contract for the consultant will be raised for the period in which he/she is needed.

TOTAL DAYS

Work relationships:

The Consultant will be supervised by the Chief of Communication based in Juba, South Sudan. The consultant shall have regular interactions with the Chief of Communication and other communication staff at the various stages of this consultancy to assess the situation/assignment; agree on the process and clarify the deliverables; and track the progress.

Expected Deliverables

The table below sets out the expected deliverables with estimated timelines:

Deliverables

Duration

(Est # of days or months)

Timeline/ Deadline

Schedule and amount of payment

End Product

1. Broadcast of quality video/ audio b-rolls and news reports/features/documentaries accompanied by detailed

Technical standards of Videos

1. All footage should be shot HD (16:9) 1080i50 0r 1080i60

2. For cut piece a SPLIT TRACK AUDIO (natural sound on one track, voice and music, if any, on the other track) should be sent.

3. Compression: H.264 video at 12000kbps.

4. AAC Audio at 256kbps.

This being an LTA, will be determined on a need basis and a contract for the consultant will be raised for the period in which he/she is needed.

This being an LTA, will be determined on a need basis and a contract for the consultant will be raised for the period in which he/she is needed.

Full payment upon satisfactory completion of project

Qualifications of Successful Candidate, Education, Years of relevant experience

Desired competencies, technical background and experience

Fluency in English and another UN language

Competencies of Successful Candidate

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Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable). Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=507675