Responsibilities:

The consultant shall supply all photographic equipment and provide transmissions of rough edit selections of best images, with complete caption information.

On assignment completion, the broad edit will be transferred electronically and by external drive to the Communication Section with complete captions.

UNICEF Zambia has first selection rights to all originals taken on this assignment with non-exclusive concomitant world rights in all media in perpetuity.

Technical proposal:

Interested individuals will submit a Technical Proposal, with a description of their experience, as well as a portfolio of previous work. The Technical Proposal should include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Short profile, including CV, diplomas, certificates of photography-related studies.
• Detailed individual portfolio showcasing range of work (i.e. outdoor, indoor conferences, portraits, group activities etc.) with links to specific sites/media outlets/publications where the works have been published.
• A description of production capabilities: photographic equipment for taking quality images in studio and outdoors, including related hardware and software to manage images.

Financial proposal in local currency (ZMW) aligned to the assignment to be submitted.

Application submitted without technical and financial proposal will not be considered.

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Minimum requirements:

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

Educations:

• A minimum of Diploma or equivalent qualification in photography or specialized training courses complemented by professional experience.
• University degree in Communication, journalism, photography, videography an added advantage

Experience:

• 5-7 years’ proven work experience in Photography, including coverage of public events and development projects.
• Familiarity with UNICEF programmes and development issues.
• High level of creativity and initiative
• Previous experience in taking photos of children for similar purposes or cooperation with UNICEF is considered an advantage
• Work experience with UNICEF or other UN agency is an asset.
• Strong communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and preferably a Zambian language.
• Ability to work with different teams, and deliver to deadlines.
• Good written and communication skills.
• Good computer knowledge.
• Ability to commence and travel at a mutually agreed date.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and flexibility.
• The consultant must be sensitive and respectful of people, situations, and cultural differences.