Summary Terms of Reference for a Long Term Agreement 2013

Position Title: Location: Duration: Start Date: Reporting to: Photographer South Sudan 12 months January, 2013 Communication Officer TBD

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Justification The United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF), South Sudan Country Office is one of the largest and longest actors at the centre of the efforts to ensure the survival, protection and development of children in South Sudan. To articulate the situation of children and women in South Sudan there is need for massive advocacy at various levels, and preparation of messages to meet the needs of both national and international audiences. South Sudan is also prone to both natural and human made emergencies. Efforts to establish the extent of such and the response all need to be documented more over at short notice. A prudent approach therefore is to have on hand a long-term agreement with a photographer who can be brought on board to address visual communications needs on an ad hoc and as-needed basis. This contract covers 90 working days over 12 months period. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APPLICATIONS WILL GO THROUGH A SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE ROSTER. THE LTA will not guarantee assignments during the year. Scope of Work The photographer will be required when the need to visually document UNICEF activities arises. The photographer will be required to have his or her own equipment and be available for travel immediately as needed. The photographer will be paid a standard fee equivalent to a mid-scale L2 or L3 position (based on experience) and per diem as applicable. All photographs will remain the property of UNICEF. The consultant will work closely with field staff under the supervision of the Communication Officer, Strategic Communication Section. Major Duties and Responsibilities Document and illustrate the situation of children and women as may be decided by UNICEF

Take photos that provide visibility to UNICEFs work Independently identify opportunities to document UNICEF activities. Provide advice on suitable cutline (photo description) for photographs accompanying UNICEF stories or reports. Record details of when, where and who the photo is about. Get consent for use of photos from relevant persons/authorities.

Expected deliverables At the end of the consultancy, the incumbent is expected to have delivered: Photographs both colour and black and white portraying the situation of children and women. Best of photographs that have been taken during the assignment. Provide a range of photos-close and wide, and landscape and potraits. Photographs shall be provided to UNICEF on a CD Provide captions and consent forms for all photos. Record voices and sounds that match selected photos.

Desired background and experience Formal training or the equivalent experience in photography with a minimum of 5 years of work experience Proven ability in photography and experience in humanitarian response Ability to assimilate and communicate complex visual messages in an engaging and child-friendly manner Awareness and/or experience with UNICEFs humanitarian principles Awareness and/or experience with UNICEFs activities in Southern Sudan Experience working in a conflict/ post-conflict environment desirable Fluency in English and another UN language

Conditions

Payment will be based on number days worked at the established daily rate. The total amount will not exceed the value of the contract unless amended. Photographs shall conform to UNICEF ethical reporting guidelines and appropriate visual portrayals of children and adults The consultant should be available for assigned work at the request of UNICEF South Sudan. Transportation permitting, the consultant should be prepared to travel when and as requested by the Office. The consultant will be paid DSA at established rates in all locations and will be responsible for direct payment of accommodation and meal costs at each location. Flights will be provided by UNICEF by the most direct and economical routes according to planned official travel. Consultants are not entitled to payment of overtime. All remuneration must be within the contract agreement. No work may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant. A signed contract copy or written agreement must be received by the office before Travel Authorization is issued. The consultant may not travel without a signed travel authorization prior to the commencement of official travel.

The consultant should make arrangements for health coverage prior to arriving in South Sudan. The consultant will not be entitled to R & R and all related entitlements.