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Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work

UN Women Nepal organizes a wide range of events, campaigns, field visits, and advocacy initiatives to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. High-quality photography and videography play a vital role in capturing the impact, achievements, and stories emerging from these activities, enabling effective communication with wider audiences and preserving documentation for future use.

In this context, UN Women Nepal Country Office seeks to establish a roster of up to five experienced professional photographers and videographers. The selected consultants will be engaged to produce high-quality photos and videos covering UN Women’s events, field missions, human-interest stories, interviews, and other programme-related content. The outputs will be used across various platforms, including social media, reports, knowledge products, and donor communications, and must align with UN Women’s branding and ethical guidelines.

The detailed scope of work and responsibilities for the assignment are as follows:

Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work:

The selected consultant (Videographer & Photographer) shall be responsible for video recording services and photography services to the UN Women Nepal Country Office. The consultant will be reporting to the Communications Officer, and in close consultation with the relevant Programme team members

The Videographer & Photographer shall provide the following goods / services:

Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work – Videographer:

• Record and produce high-definition (HD, 4K) videos (A-roll and B-roll and reel format) in English and Nepali to document UN Women events, activities, and interviews with staff, partners, and beneficiaries.
• Capture a variety of visual perspectives, including close-up, medium-range, wide shots, and dynamic angles, to enhance visual storytelling.
• Provide rough cuts or selected best footage, accompanied by accurate caption information and contextual notes.
• Deliver separate audio tracks of recorded interviews or events as requested by UN Women.
• Edit raw footage and incorporate graphic animations based on input from the UN Women Communications Focal Person.
• Export final videos in formats optimized for HD/4K web distribution and deliver as per required specifications.
• Submit final approved videos in both raw and optimized formats, ensuring high resolution and compatibility with UN Women’s archival and publishing platforms.

Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work – Photographer

• Capture high-resolution photographs (minimum 4000 pixels on the long side) with embedded metadata.
• In consultation with UN Women officials, select a minimum of 20 best images per assignment that reflect the event, activity, or subject matter.
• Provide detailed captions for each image, including names and titles of individuals featured, exact location (city/town/village/district), date of capture, a brief description of the scene, and photo credit with the photographer’s name.
• Submit all photographs in both raw and optimized formats as required by UN Women.

Credits and Copyrights for Videography and Photography:

• UN Women retains non-exclusive, worldwide rights to use all photos and videos in perpetuity.
• All videos and photos will be credited as follows: UN Women/Name of the Videographer or Photographer.
• The consultant’s credit must be embedded in the metadata using the format: Photo: UN Women/Name of the Videographer or Photographer.
• UN Women will ensure proper crediting of the consultant in all uses of the deliverables, following the format: UN Women/Consultant Name, as embedded in the metadata. This credit will also be required when content is shared with the media or partners.
• UN Women may use the photos and videos globally, across all platforms, without time restrictions.
• Prior written consent must be obtained from UN Women before the videographer or photographer uploads any content to public platforms such as YouTube or Flickr.
• UN Women reserves the right to share the photo and video content with other UN agencies or media outlets at no cost, in line with established practice.

Responsibilities of UN Women and the Consultant

UN Women shall provide:

• Programme information and editorial guidance to the Consultant to enable them to understand the deliverables required and generate captions.
• A focal person to accompany the Consultant to the selected project site when required.
• Photo consent forms
• The UN Women Photo Policy and Guidelines

The Consultant shall:

• Manage all photographic, videographic, and computer equipment necessary for the Assignment.
• Abide by the UN Women Video Policy, Photo Policy and Guidelines. 

Note: Assignment can take place at various locations countrywide, which will be noted in request for services. In case assignment requires a field trip to be undertaken, the consultant (Videographer & Photographer) will be reimbursed standard UN DSA rates and air tickets will be managed by UN Women via the most economical route. In case local vehicles need to be hired for transportation purposes, the Videographer & Photographer shall submit the receipts of the vehicle hire for reimbursement.

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:

• Demonstrates strong visual storytelling skills, capturing impactful moments that reflect programme goals and messages.
• Exhibits excellent technical ability in photography and videography, including framing, lighting, composition, and camera settings.
• Ensures all visual content aligns with UN Women’s branding, ethical guidelines, and standards for inclusivity and dignity.
• Adapts shooting style and approach based on the subject, context, and intended audience.
• Manages multiple assignments efficiently, delivering high-quality outputs within tight deadlines and under varying field conditions.
• Incorporates feedback constructively and revises materials as needed to meet quality expectations.
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation in visual approach, keeping up to date with trends in multimedia storytelling.
• Proficient in post-production tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, and Photoshop.
• Collaborates effectively with programme teams, communications staff, and other consultants to produce cohesive and context-sensitive visual content.

Required Qualifications:

Education and Certification:

Completion of a technical course or diploma in Photography, Videography, Multimedia Production, Visual Communication, or a related field.

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in photography and videography, including shooting, editing, and producing content for development or advocacy-related work.

Languages:

• Working knowledge of English and Nepali languages. 

Evaluation Criteria

The maximum score that the candidate can achieve for this consultancy is 100. Candidates who receive a score higher than 70 will be qualified for this position.

The maximum score that the candidate can achieve for this consultancy is 100. Out of 80 (technical evaluation score), candidates who receive a score higher than 60 will be selected for interview. Hence out of 100 (total score), the candidate should score more than 70 to be qualified for this position.  

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.