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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, the right to [insert tagline] 

UNICEF Côte d'lvoire needs to place the issues facing continuously and strategically the most marginalized and excluded children in Côte d'lvoire in the international scene, the national dialogue and at the heart of the public and political agenda; to bring issues to the forefront to accelerate the realization of child rights for Côte d’lvoire’s most vulnerable children. Regarding the evolving upstream role of UNICEF in the Country Program (policy advocacy and dialogue, resources leveraging, etc.) and the enhanced role that public awareness and advocacy will have to play to support this, the program would ensure that the organization is positioned as a credible and trusted voice for children and is perceived as relevant to guide and influence the policy dialogue. UNICEF needs to continue to deliver persuasive messages through different channels, exploring key opportunities for activating our audiences around advocacy priorities, defining, and implementing public advocacy actions targeted at decision makers.

To support the activities of the UNICEF Côte d'Ivoire office, we are recruiting consultants to provide visual documentation in original digital format of a) UNICEF Côte d'Ivoire's programmes (Communication, Childhood Development including Wash, Nutrition, Health, Protection, and Education); b) High Level visits; c) Official photos of key spokespeople and Staff in order to produce communication and advocacy materials to be used by UNICEF's internal and external partners across various platforms.

How can you make a difference? 

The consultants will be required the following:

• High level visits and events - professional photojournalism/documentary coverage of UNICEF's during the visits.
• Program coverage - professional photojournalism/documentary coverage of UNICEF supported programs as well! as genera! advocacy on the subject. Coverage can include documentation of program intervention as well as documenting the situation that shows the need for intervention. For distribution through WeShare and Sharepoint to UNICEF internally, UNICEF National Committees, and other internal and external partners such as media, NGO and UN partners.
• First person narrative visual storytelling with captions & quotes - Professional photojournalism/documentary storytelling focused on an individual subject, telling the story through the life and experiences of an individual. Visual storytelling includes captions and first-person quotes furthering the story- telling. Possibly a hero character in the narrative that is facing a challenge. Give some additional personality to the individuals beyond the main problem they are affected by. What kind of things do they love to do? How has the current crisis changed their lives? Make sure there are enough details about their lives in order to make them relatable. Emotional content resonates well with audiences and promotes further sharing. When possible, try to track and share before and after results of a story to show the impact individuals, UNICEF and our partners can make.
• Social Media: production of photos and videos for social media calendar including key events, international and national days, et.
• Videos: production of videos of program intervention for distribution UNICEF internally, Donors, UNICEF National Committees and other internal and external partners.

Responsibilities of the Consultant:

The Consultant supplies all photographic equipment and agrees to provide, if requested, transmissions of rough edit selections of best images, with complete caption information. Videos will be edited by the Consultant, and if requested re-edited till approved by Multimedia Specialist and Chief of Communication.

On assignment completion, the broad edit will be transferred electronically to UNICEF Côte d'lvoire Multimedia Specialist and Chief of Communication.

Responsibilities of UNICEF:

UNICEF has first selection rights to all originals taken on this assignment with non-exclusive concomitant world rights in all media in perpetuity. UNICEF copyright ownership of images offers a secure legal basis (national and international) to promote the appropriate portrayal of children in all media. In this way, copyright law complements the CRC's more broadly defined principles, including a child's right to privacy, protection and respectful representation.

UNICEF recourse in case of unsatisfactory performance. Payment will only be made for work satisfactorily completed and accepted by UNICEF.

Payments will be made on a daily, weekly or monthly rate basis. The number of days is discussed in advance with the consultant for each assignment. Both for the number of photos and/or videos to be delivered. The intensity of each assignment will determine the number of days. Days will also be provided for the consultant for post-production and the date of delivery will be determined for each assignment.

Deliverables:

1. Multimedia documentation, both photo and video. Photos and videos will be produced and edited with equipment of the Consultant.
2. Descriptive captions for all broad edit photos, quotes from central characters/subjects in the photo coverage serving to tell a first-person narrative story; quotes from of a more personal nature from photo coverage characters/subjects directly addressing the camera with their gaze.
3. Transmission of broad edit of photographs with specifications including photo format, transmission, captioning, etc.

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

Minimum requirements:

• Be a professional photographer/videographer with a degree in photography, communication or journalism, or at least 5 years of professional experience as photographer/videographer.
• Experience with working with children is recommended.
• Significant and confirmed experience of the following software and platform: Microsoft Office, Adobe suite (Photoshop, InDesign Illustrator, PDF), Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Photo mechanic, or any other software relevant to the position.
• Skills for writing human interest stories and captions in English is necessary.

How do you apply ?

The application to be submitted through the online portal should contain, in separate attachments:

1. A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the qualifications and skillset of the candidate (to be uploaded online).
2. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online).
3. Work Samples – Online Portfolio:  It is critical to submit work samples as you will observe from the advertisement that marks have been assigned to these criteria for arriving at the most suitable candidate. 
4. A financial proposal indicating professional fee as per the above template. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while saving. (To be uploaded under other supporting documents).

Assignments will consist of daily, weekly or monthly assignments, after evaluation of deliverables needed and in consultation with UNICEF. For this, the consultant will propose daily, weekly, and monthly fees. The financial proposal should be presented as below and also include all costs related to the consultancy, including DSA/per diem in case of travel.

      5. Certificates of mandatory courses : Ethics and Integrity at UNICEF (2020 version; Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority (2021 version); BSAFE; Sexual Exploitation & Abuse - PSEA (2021 version) consolidated in one single pdf.

Without all the above documents your application will be considered incomplete and invalid, and will thus not be considered further.

• Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
• Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
• Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
• Female candidates meeting the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:  

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for a consultancy with UNICEF are normally required to obtain an official suspension with proof document from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information before releasing an offer of appointment.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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