Photographer/Videographer

Photographer/Videographer

UNDP

Background

The Photographer/Videographer roster represents a pool of experienced professionals who will be employed to deliver series of photos and record videos on UNDP organized events, field trips, visits, campaigns, human interest stories, interviews, photo-essays, etc.

Objective:
Creating Roster of Photographers/Videographers who will be tasked to design publications and various communication products for UNDP, ensuring consistent application of UNDP’s visual branding elements and high-quality of its products.

Background Information:
UNDP is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping national actors (governments, civil society, businesses and citizens) to find their own solutions to the development challenges they face.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for the following duties:

Photographer

  •     Capture high resolution images of individuals, families, groups and events related to the implementation of the UNDP activities and programmes, at various locations countrywide;
  •     Provide a set of no less than 30 selected images from each event/assignment, unless otherwise requested by UNDP;
  •     Provide specific details such as geographical location, name of the person in the photo, time of photo taken, for each photo;
  •     Captions should be embedded in the jpeg images and provided in a separate text document.

Videographer

  •     Set up audio, and video equipment for interior and exterior location shoots;
  •     Set up lighting as required/if any, to provide a professional set for video production;
  •     Operate video cameras, video/audio equipment to produce high quality footage;
  •     Process/edit video (and audio), including making of opening and end credits for the video, subtitling, making of simple CGI (signatures for interviewees, etc.) in line with broadcast video standards.

Scope of work

The Photographer/Videographer shall be responsible for on-call photography and video recording services to the UNDP Country Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Photographer/Videographer shall provide the following goods/services:

Photographer

  •     Take high-resolution photographs (and provide basic info on where and when photos are taken, in line with Description of duties);
  •     Select best photographs related to each task (no less than 30) in consultation with UNDP Communications Unit;
  •     Photographs shall be provided in raw format and optimized resolution to UNDP on external memory medium or via file transfer service;
  •     Photographs must be provided in high quality suitable for printing, processing or publishing on web;
  •     Work in close cooperation with and report to the UNDP Communications Unit.

Videographer

  •     Record and produce HD videos (A and B-roll) in English and BCS languages to document events, activities and interview key, staff/partners/beneficiaries per request of UNDP to ensure capturing of UNDP’s activities in video format;
  •     Record and edit narration / voice over where needed in according with guidance from UNDP Communications Unit;
  •     Export and deliver audio track of videos per request of UNDP;
  •     Embed sub-titles video as per the need;
  •     Edit videos and basic graphic animation as per request of UNDP Communications Unit;
  •     Videos shall be produced in a high-quality broadcasting and web publishing format;
  •     Export final version of a video in formats optimized for HD web distribution and TV broadcast and deliver to UNDP;
  •     Videos shall be provided in raw format and optimized resolution to UNDP on external memory medium or via file transfer service;
  •     Work in close cooperation with and report to the UNDP Communications Unit.

Kontakt i prijava: UNDP

 

Rok za prijavu: 
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Vrsta posla: 
Nije navedeno
Angažman: 
Nije navedeno
Država: 
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Potrebne kvalifikacije: 

Competencies

Photographer
Candidate must possess following competencies:

  •     Proven ability in photography and ability to assimilate and communicate complex visual messages in an engaging and user-friendly manner;
  •     Advanced knowledge and skills of MS Office, including Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop and other editing tools is required;
  •     Solid experience in processing and editing photo, creating photo and photo stories;
  •     Experience with on-call assignments, preferable with international organizations;
  •     Flexibility to travel around BiH on short notice;
  •     Ability to work on a strict deadline;
  •     Proactive approach to delivering tasks;
  •     Understanding of UNDP values, mandate and activities;
  •     Demonstrates high level of professionalism and ethics.


Videographer
Candidate must possess following competencies:

  •     Have extensive experience in producing news, documentary films, TV programmes and 3 to 4 minute short format films;
  •     Demonstrated experience of conception, production and editing of mini video documentaries and PSAs;
  •     Proof of experience will be submitted with application to bid;
  •     Able to produce and film on  location  without  any  other  supervision  except  for  liaison  with  the  UNDP Communications Unit;
  •     Excellent technical capacity to ensure smooth and high quality production (including  availability of professional video production equipment and software;
  •     Must have the ability to use different video cameras and other video recording tools;
  •     Experience with on-call assignments, preferable with international organizations;
  •     Ability to work on a strict deadline;
  •     Proactive approach to delivering tasks;
  •     Understanding of UNDP values, mandate and activities;
  •     Demonstrates high level of professionalism and ethics.


Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Eligible candidate should hold professional degree and/or professional training in photo documentary, photo journalism, video production or awards in a related field. This can be replaced with additional 3 years of professional experience in photo, video production or both.

Photographer

  •     Should have minimum 5 years of practical experience in photography/photo journalism and/or video documentary;
  •     Solid experience in processing and editing photo, creating photo and photo stories;
  •     Experience with on-call assignments, preferable with international organizations;
  •     Ability to travel in BiH.

Videographer

  •     Should have minimum 5 years of practical experience in photography/photo journalism and/or video documentary.
  •     Have extensive experience in producing news, documentary films, TV programmes and 3 to 4 minute short format films.
  •     Demonstrated experience of conception, production and editing of mini video documentaries and PSAs.
  •     Ability to travel in BiH.

Language Requirements:

  •     English and B/C/S