Job Vacancies @ UNICEF – 2 Positions (Sierra Leone)
UNICEF is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Graphic Designer, Roster
2.) Photographer, Roster
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Graphic Designer, Roster
Job Description
Job no: 550736
Contract type: Consultancy
Duty Station: Freetown
Level: Consultancy
Location: Sierra Leone
Categories: Communication
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, a champion!
How can you make a difference?
Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here
Purpose and objectives:
The communication materials produced by the Graphics Designer will highlight the impact of UNICEF supported programmes. They will demonstrate how UNICEF and Government, with support from various donors have put in place interventions to support the survival, growth, and development of children across the country. The materials will be used on local and global online and offline platforms to raise awareness on a range of child rights issues, highlight the work of UNICEF and demonstrate the current needs of children and their families.
Methodology and Technical Approach
The graphic designer will work with the External Relations and Advocacy unit and the various programme sections to design and produce compelling artworks that highlight the impacts of investments in the different programme areas.
UNICEF will provide photos and approved messages to the graphic designer who will in turn infuse a greater level of creativity and innovation in producing the finished products within a specific time frame.
The Graphic Designer would be expected to strictly adhere to the UNICEF branding and style guidelines, which will be made available to the selected individuals
Throughout the process, the contractor will receive regular input and feedback from UNICEF, until a final version is agreed upon.
The number and specifications of the various graphic design materials required, will be mutually agreed between the contractor and UNICEF.
Specific Tasks of the Consultant
The Graphics Designer will be expected to deliver any of the following as required during the whole duration of the contract:
- Design, layout and format publications, IEC materials and other printed and web-based communications materials taking into account UNICEF branding guidelines, and branding requirements of other donors/partners, as needed.
- Design and create illustration, artwork, maps, tables, charts and other graphic elements for communication and promotional materials.
- Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy and select style and size or type.
- Develop infographics using supplied data to present core messages and organize complex information into visual representations.
- Advise UNICEF Sierra Leone staff on best design options (for the given content) and propose multiple versions for their consideration.
- Incorporate comments and changes from UNICEF
- Liaise closely with Communication Specialist on final layout
- Ensure that the final output(s) for each communication product will be in the agreed format as web-ready and/or print-ready version
- Deliver creative graphic and technical solutions (including infographics if required) for print, electronic, web-based, and animated presentations.
Expected Deliverables
- Draft of design work
- Incorporating feedback in final product
- Final design work in agreed format
Please see the full ToR attached 
Graphic Designer TOR-Advertised.pdf
Management, Organization and Timeframe
- The Graphics Designer(s) selected for the roster will report to the Communication Specialist at UNICEF but will work closely with other Communication Officers in the External Relations and Advocacy section.
- The Graphics Designer is expected to design, layout and format publications, and other printed and web-based communications materials, ensuring that the products meet desired standards and that timelines are adhered to.
- UNICEF and relevant partners shall provide institutional branding guidance and consolidated comments on the /photos and captions.
- The contractor will receive a briefing at the beginning of each assignment then hold regular discussions through meetings, email and phone as required. S/he will hold meetings from time to time for inputs on the design work.
- UNICEF and relevant partners will provide data and key messages that can be used to develop the required products.
The duration of the roster is 11.5 months.
Start date: 1 June 2022 End date: 15 May 2023
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Post High school qualification in designing and layout.
Experience
- The Contractor should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience producing high quality graphically designed artworks.
- Ability to use graphic design software, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Designer, Corel Draw
- Ability to effectively grasp and incorporate inputs/feedback from multiple contributors
- Previous UNICEF, UN and/or INGO experience in a similar role is desirable
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
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 to become a part of the organization.
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.
Remarks:
UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. The candidate may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).
Advertised: 04 May 2022 Greenwich Standard Time
Deadline: 18 May 2022 Greenwich Standard Time
CLICK ON LINK TO APPLY :
2.) Photographer, Roster
Job Description
Job no: 550737
Contract type: Consultancy
Duty Station: Freetown
Level: Consultancy
Location: Sierra Leone
Categories: Communication
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, a champion!
How can you make a difference?
Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here
Purpose and objectives:
Hi-Resolution and professionally captured photographs contribute immensely to the communication work of UNICEF, important for purposes of fund raising, advocacy and visibility to reach key stakeholders and to raise awareness on important issues. UNICEF Sierra Leone therefore needs to have a pool of photographers, who can be called on to create timely, powerful photographs that highlight the impact of investments in the different programme areas and to demonstrate the situation of children during times of emergencies. It is necessary to have compelling photos for the web, social media, reports, media pitching and other communications use.
The required individual must be creative, forward-thinking, and should be an ambitious individual, who has a high videography aesthetic, someone who has a clear awareness of UNICEF’s branding guidelines and who is familiar with ethical guidelines on working with children. The selected individuals will be on a non-exclusive roster, which has multiple individuals.
The hi-resolution photographs will be used on local and global online platforms and used to support donor reports which are require powerful use of human character-driven photographs to highlight the work of UNICEF and to demonstrate the current needs of children and their families.
Methodology and Technical Approach
The photographer will be required to visually document UNICEF activities. The photographer will be required to have his or her own equipment and be available for travel immediately whenever the need arises.
UNICEF has first selection rights to all originals taken on this assignment.
The photographer will work with the External Relations and Advocacy unit and the various programme sections to capture and edit powerful visual materials that highlight the impact of investments in the different programme areas.
Editing and finalising photos into publishable content for the UNICEF website, social media and/or other platforms. Throughout the process, the contractor will receive regular input and feedback from UNICEF.
The number and specifications of the various photographs required, will be agreed on between the contractor and UNICEF.
Specific Tasks of the Consultant
The photographer will be expected to deliver any of the following as required during the whole duration of the contract:
- Production of photographs according to UNICEF standards. All photographs produced must be of the highest quality to adequately represent the organisation.
- The photographer shall use their own HD quality camera and professional editing software for the delivery of work under this agreement.
- The photographer shall edit the photographs in line with the agreed and approved needs of UNICEF.
- The minimum accepted resolution is 2000 x 3000 pixels or 6 megapixels with zero compression, while the most preferred resolution is 3000 x 4000 pixels or above
- At the end of each assignment, the photographer will deliver a selection of powerful photos in their original JPEG or RAW format with complete captions embedded in the metadata
- of each photo. Audio balance the final product and convert it in formats for use on TV, social media, website and other online channels
- Include appropriate UNICEF branding and crediting of UNICEF ownership for the produced videos.
- Archive the edited output in digital format along with professional log of the raw footage.
Expected Deliverables
- Photographing UNICEF supported programmes and at assigned locations
- Editing and captioning of captured photographs
- Incorporating feedback in final product
- Delivery of final product and digital format of photographs
Please see the full ToR attached Photographer TOR-Advertised.pdf
Management, Organization and Timeframe
The photographer will report to the Communication Specialist at UNICEF but will work closely with other Communication Officers in the External Relations and Advocacy section.
The most important criteria for selecting a photographer would be a demonstrated quality of their previous work, preferably captured in diverse situations. The photographer should also be available and willing to travel to different locations within Sierra Leone.
The photographer will receive a briefing at the beginning of each assignment then hold regular discussions through meetings, email and phone as required. S/he will hold meetings from time to time for inputs on the package.
UNICEF and relevant partners will provide data and key messages that can be used to develop the required products.
UNICEF and relevant partners shall provide institutional branding guidance and consolidated comments on the /photos and captions.
UNICEF and relevant partners will facilitate a fixer for the photography project, scout location and identify subjects to be photographed.
The duration of the roster is 11.5 months.
Start date: 1 June 2022 End date: 15 May 2023
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Post High school qualification in designing and layout.
Experience
Post high school qualification in media and communication (including photography and editing)
- The photographer should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience producing high quality and powerful photographs
- Relevant professional qualifications in media and communication (Including photography and editing) are required
- Ability to effectively grasp and incorporate inputs/feedback from multiple contributors
- Previous UNICEF, UN and/or INGO experience in a similar role is desirable
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
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 to become a part of the organization.
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.
Remarks:
UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. The candidate may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).
Advertised: 04 May 2022 Greenwich Standard Time
Deadline: 18 May 2022 Greenwich Standard Time
CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO APPLY :
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