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For every child, Education

With over 850 indigenous languages and one of the most ethnically diverse populations, widespread poverty, and gender inequality make it hard for many children to realize their rights. In Papua New Guinea, UNICEF’s works effectively both ‘upstream’ (with governments) and ‘downstream’ (at the grassroots level) to carry out its mission through a programme of cooperation jointly developed with the government guides our work in the country.

How can you make a difference? 

Background

Papua New Guinea has made notable progress in expanding access to education over recent decades, with more children enrolling in school across the country. However, the sector continues to face persistent challenges that affect retention, completion, transition, and learning outcomes. Net enrolment in 2019 was 85 per cent for elementary, 58 per cent for primary, and 20 per cent for secondary levels. Only 64 per cent of students successfully transitioned from the final grade of primary school to the first grade of secondary school.

Many children begin their education late, and repetition remains common. Gender disparities also widen as children progress through the system, with the gender parity ratio falling from 101 girls per 100 boys in preschool and elementary to 96 in primary and 75 in secondary. Learning outcomes remain a concern, with national assessments in 2021 showing that 34 per cent of Grade 5 students did not meet minimum reading proficiency, while 27 per cent did not meet minimum numeracy proficiency.

Within the UNICEF PNG Country Programme for 2024 to 2028, the overarching goal of the Education Programme is to ensure that increased numbers of school age children, especially adolescent girls, children with disabilities, and children affected by crises and disasters, attain foundational learning and progress through secondary education or vocational pathways. The programme also aims to support learners to gain essential life and work skills for meaningful participation in society.

 PURPOSE OF ACTIVITY / ASSIGNMENT

Purpose of Activity/Assignment

UNICEF Papua New Guinea promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.

UNICEF Papua New Guinea Country Office regularly produces high-quality graphics and audiovisual materials that document key issues related to children’s rights, and ongoing programmes and activities. These materials include publications, flyers, advocacy and programme briefs, videos, b-roll and animation

To meet the ongoing need for graphic and multimedia production, UNICEF is updating its roster of videographers, video-editing specialists, photographers, graphic designers and invites qualified candidates to express their interest in being included in the roster.

The Roster will serve as a human resources repository from which UNICEF Papua New Guinea can quickly draw pre-vetted, qualified specialists for assignments.

SCOPE OF WORK/OBJECTIVES

Scope of Work:

UNICEF Papua New Guinea invites qualified candidates to express their interest in being included in the roster of video editors, videographers, photographers and graphic designers. The incumbents will be responsible for producing regular and compelling visual content that showcases the impact of UNICEF's programs, initiatives, and advocacy efforts. These multimedia packages will help raise awareness, inspire action, and drive positive change for children around the world.

The incumbents will work closely with UNICEF Papua New Guinea’s Advocacy and Communication Team to ensure that the services provided align with UNICEF’s branding standards and guidelines, as well as child safeguarding principles.

The selected specialists do not require to travel to gather multimedia content as these will be managed by UNICEF Papua New Guinea. The selected specialists are required to use their own equipment, including software and any accessories required for each assignment. Key responsibilities of the incumbents include:

• produce emotionally resonant and impactful videos, graphics and animations that tell the stories of children and communities supported by UNICEF.
• Collaborate with UNICEF teams to understand project objectives and translate them into creative visual concepts.
• Edit and post-produce photographs and videos, applying appropriate metadata and tags, and ensuring it aligns with UNICEF's brand guidelines.
• Work closely with UNICEF to ensure multimedia content is cohesive and impactful.
• Provide creative input during project brainstorming and planning sessions.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and child safeguarding guidelines when dealing with vulnerable subjects.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Work Experience:

At least 5 years’ experience as a videographer, video editor, photographer, graphic artist, preferably in humanitarian or development context

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Tok Pisin

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

Proficiency in using professions software (Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator etc

Desirables:

• A portfolio showcasing the ability to tell compelling stories through video, animations, and graphic design.
• Creative thinking and the ability to transform concepts into impactful videos and graphics.
• Experienced in designing publications.
• Excellent understanding of visual storytelling techniques.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and the ability to connect with subjects to capture genuine moments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of child rights and development issues is an advantage.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

 For every Child, you demonstrate… our core values of Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability. 

This position is a short-term assignment and doesn’t give rise to a long-term permanent post with the organization.

Applicants are required to include in their applications a financial proposal which includes a lumpsum amount for consultancy fees, local transportation, and other miscellaneous costs. Breakdown or details of the fee will be much appreciated.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or orientation). 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.