About this role
Background:
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
In Indonesia, UN Women works with government, civil society organizations, academia, the media, the public and private sectors to address national priorities of gender equality and women’s empowerment. Placing the advancement of women’s rights at the centre of our work, UN Women Indonesia focuses on (1) ending violence against women (2) women’s economic empowerment (3) governance and women’s peace and security.
To support the effective implementation of the communication plans and activities of the programmes, UN Women Indonesia Office continuously requires the production of communication, advocacy, and visibility materials. To maximize its reach, these materials will be disseminated through various channels, including social media, articles and publications, external media networks, partner networks, and reports. In view of responding to the needs of the office for the above-mentioned purposes, UN Women seeks to hire qualified individuals for photography, videography and video editing services to contribute to a pool of photos and produce quality video contents that capture key gender equality and women's empowerment issues and UN Women's responses, particularly in project sites such as Aceh and East Nusa Tenggara.
The consultant will be working closely with the Advocacy and Communication Analyst and Programme Officers to support communications and dissemination of information about programme events, stories and results through UN Women’s channels, as well as sharing for use by UN agencies. The photographer/videographer should be based in the country for which they are submitting proposals.
Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work
Objective of the Assignment
The consultant will be responsible for photography, videography, and video editing services related for the purpose of UN Women programme or communication needs, for both internal and external audience, including coverage of key targeted events, and UN Women-related local activities and initiatives. The consultant will be required to have her/his own technical and software-based equipment to deliver the services specified in this ToR.
Scope of Work
The consultant will work under supervision from the Advocacy and Communication Analyst of UN Women Indonesia and will perform the following tasks:
- Photography
- Provide professional photographic coverage in digital original for UN Women; image acquisition includes unconditional non-exclusive and perpetual image rights (see section VI below);
- Successfully capture and emotionally express the core elements of the situation assigned for coverage;
- Cover a range of related subjects (different components of events/activities, as well as general photographs that illustrate the real, positive and negative, situation of women and girls);
- Provide different visual perspectives (close-up, medium range, long distance), in both horizontal and vertical formats;
- Make sure pictures are technically good (properly exposed, processed and framed);
- Cover all assignments in digital original with images shot at the highest possible resolution that the camera permits;
- Provide raw full take upon request as well as edited, optimized selection of best images from each assignment;
- Undertake field trips to ensure the coverage of special events/activities at the country level. UN Women will undertake all the necessary travel arrangements;
- Consultant have the right to be credited, implying that their name should accompany all originals and reproductions of their work;
- Abide by UN Women’s Photo Policy and Guidelines document, as provided.
2. Videography
- Record and produce HD videos to document events, activities, statements, documentaries, and interview key staff/partners/beneficiaries per request of UN Women to ensure capturing of UN Women’s activities in video format;
- Provide different visual perspectives (close-up, medium range, long distance videos, multi exposure, etc.);
- Export and deliver audio track of videos as per request of UN Women;
- Export final version of a video in formats optimized for HD web distribution and TV broadcast and deliver to UN Women;
- Final approved videos shall be provided in raw format and optimized resolution to UN Women.
3. Video Editing
- Edit short-form and long-form quality videos for various communication purposes.
- Develop engaging narratives in collaboration with UN Women Indonesia team that aligns with project objectives and target audiences.
- Utilize advanced video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) to create polished and engaging videos.
- Incorporate graphics, lower thirds, subtitles, special effects, music, and sound effects as required to enhance video content.
- Perform color correction, color grading, and audio enhancement to ensure professional quality outputs.
- Ensure ethical use of music tracks.
- Ensure all video content meets high-quality standards and is consistent with UN Women’s Audio-Visual Guideline.
Final Product and Deliverables:
Specific requirements for photo submission:
- Resolution must be minimum 4000 pixels on the long side in the original file
- For every event photographed throughout the contract period, on the same day, a minimum of 50 colour digital images in high resolution shot as a RAW file and highest quality JPEG files will be delivered to UN Women Indonesia.
- Each image from the optimized edit as well as the full take must include in the IPTC metadata: the full name of the photographer for photo credit, the name of the event, the date, the venue, and the city/country. If possible and relevant, names and titles should be included as well. IPTC metadata can be embedded within the photo through the use of image editing software such as Photoshop, Light room, or Photo Mechanic. In addition to required info, a descriptive caption written in complete sentences is preferred.
- Deliver raw and edited photos via file transfer links for downloads.
Specific requirements for video footage submission:
- Deliverables must meet minimum video technical standards for HD recording.
- Frame rate and codec: 1080/30p (29.97p)
- Pixel aspect ratio: 1920 x 1080
- Picture framing: 16x9, please protect action within 4:3 center-cut picture safety
- Audio: 48K sample rate, 24 or 16 bit, peak up to -6db
- Deliver raw video files via hard drive or file transfer links for downloads.
Specific requirements for edited video submission:
- Deliverables must be in MP4 format.
- Deliverable submission package includes:
Final edited video with High-Res CODEC (such as Apple Hi-Res 422 HQ or LT) with platform-specific resolution exports, if required.
- Clean versions of the edited video, if required, such as:
Final video with no background music.
- Final video with no background music, no subtitles.
- Final video with no background music, no subtitles, no texts or typography.
- Final video with no background music, no subtitles, no texts or typography, and no lowerthirds.
- SRT file of the subtitles.
- Music tracks and copyright certificates or proof of eligibility of use for non-profit purposes.
Duration of Assignment
The time required for the consultancy is estimated at a maximum of 100 working days within the period indicated. The consultant will be engaged under a retainer contract, which facilitates direct engagement of the consultant depending on need and availability within the contract period for a pre-agreed fee.
UN Women does not guarantee the purchase of any minimum quantity or value of Services under this retainer contract and reserves the right to procure all, part, or none of the Services described in the Terms of Reference, based on operational needs and availability of funds. Engagements will be initiated only upon the issuance of a Purchase Order under the retainer contract. UN Women shall not be liable for any cost in the event that no purchases are made under this retainer contract.
The expected number of workdays for each deliverable will be discussed between the consultant and UN Women on a case-by-case basis. Payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of a deliverable or as agreed between the consultant and UN Women. Consultant’s performance will be evaluated based on timeliness, responsibility, initiative, communication, and quality of the products delivered.
Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel
This is a home-based consultancy. As part of this assignment, consultant are expected to cover UN Women’s events and project activities across Indonesia, with travel arranged by UN Women, as necessary.
The consultant is expected to provide professional camera(s), lenses, computers, software and other photography/videography/editing equipment and software by themselves as necessary to complete assignments.
Competencies :
Core Values:
- Integrity;
- Professionalism;
- Respect for Diversity.
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
- Accountability;
- Creative Problem Solving;
- Effective Communication;
- Inclusive Collaboration;
- Stakeholder Engagement;
- Leading by Example.
Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework:
Functional Competencies:
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong networking skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work in a highly pressured environment.
- High level of creativity and initiative.
Required Qualifications
Education and Certification:
- Completion of secondary education required.
- Bachelor’s degree in communication, Media Studies or Social Sciences or a related field is an asset.
Experience:
- At least six years (for secondary education) and three years (for bachelor’s degree) working experience in photography, videography, and editing, with a record of providing high-quality, creative, images/videos for clients are required.
- Experience capturing images and developing videos for development organizations, e.g NGO, UN Agencies, etc., would be a strong advantage.
- Certain familiarity with gender equality and women’s empowerment issues would be a strong advantage.
Languages:
- Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia is required
- Professional working proficiency in English is an asset.
Statements :
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
Diversity and inclusion:
At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel 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.)
Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process .