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For every child, the right to peace 

PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT:

To meet the growing need for engagement with donors, UNICEF PFP would like to engage the services of a professional, creative, and efficient vision mixer, who will be responsible the technical execution of live virtual events designed to engage donors, helping to advance UNICEF’s mandate and to profile children’s stories across the globe.

This consultancy requires professional vision mixing and video editing experience. The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical production support for the VEs by seamlessly running the multimedia material when needed during rehearsals and live events, supporting the technical aspects of the live crossing (usually done on mobile phones) to the field locations, as well as basic editing such as broll/cutaways, photo loops, toping and tailing and uploads to YouTube and WeShare (UNICEF’s digital asset management platform). The consultancy will also support the broader Supporter Content team in editing video content as needed.

How can you make a difference? 

MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED:

Reporting to the Virtual Experiences Communications Specialist (Producer) in the Supporter Content team, and working closely with the VE production team and other stakeholders, the selected candidate will be required to undertake the following areas of work:

Scope of Work:

1. Vision mixing for Virtual Experiences (VEs): VE’s are live, interactive, and compelling virtual events (usually lasting 30min-1hour) where we use digital technologies to bring to life the work UNICEF is doing in emergency and non-emergency contexts. They allow supporters to connect directly with experts and UNICEF staff in the field. The role will support the running of the experiences usually on Zoom / Teams by seamlessly playing the multimedia material at appropriate times during live experiences and changing streams between various live feeds.
2. Technical support for VE live crossings: During a VE, live video crossings are conducted to staff / partners in field locations often via a mobile phone. The role will support with technical aspects for these live crossings including rehearsals and recording and packaging a back-up video in case the live link up goes down during the event.
3. Video editing for VEs: A range of multimedia material is used during a VE to add interesting visual imagery to the experience. This includes humani interest stories (as needed) video broll, animations, prerecorded soundbites etc. The role will be required to edit of some of this material including rolling photo loops, broll/ cutaways (30-40 secs), topping and tailing of soundbites and interviews as well as packaging the final products (top and tail) for uploading to YouTube, linked in, and packaging on UNICEF’s digital asset management platform, WeShare.
4. Supporting the VE Production team with other technical aspects needed during the preparation, production and post-production of the VEs.

Responsibilities of the Consultant:  

• The consultant will use their own equipment as required. 
• The consultant will not give the content/material or any part thereof, to any third party without the written permission of UNICEF. All components will be a property of UNICEF, and the consultant will not share the same with anyone else. 

Responsibilities of UNICEF:  

• UNICEF will provide all details pertaining to the activity and the requirements.
• UNICEF will orient the consultant on UNICEF’s branding, imagery, and production guidelines.

WORK ASSIGNMENTS OVERVIEW:

• Vision mixing for Virtual Experiences.
• Technical support for VE live crossings.
• Video editing for VEs.
• Support to the VE Production team with other technical aspects needed during the preparation, production and post-production of the VEs.

DELIVERABLES:

Under the direct guidance of the Communications Specialist (Producer) and working closely with the production manager and other stakeholders the role will complete the following deliverables:

1. Vision mixing for Virtual Experiences (VEs):

• Prepare and run rehearsals for the VEs (estimate 7-10 per month).
• Prepare all video/multimedia material to be run seamlessly during the event.
• Seamlessly run the multimedia material (using professional vision mixing technology), and manage the live crossings to field locations during the live Ves.

2. Technical support for VE live crossings:

• Manage the technical aspects of rehearsal and live crossings to field locations of staff /partners.
• Record, cut and prepare a backup package of the rehearsals for the live event.

3. Video editing for VEs:

• Edit human interest stories (2-3 min each).
• Cut broll/cutaways for VEs - estimate 3-4 30 sec Brolls per VE (estimate 5 per VE) drawing appropriate footage from UNICEF’s Archive, WeShare.
• Record and package back up interviews/ crossings from the field.
• Source and prepare start and ending photo loops for the Ves.
• Packaging the final VE and upload to YouTube, linked in etc. (topping and tailing, any basic editing needed).
• Other basic editing needs as indicated by the Producer. 

4. Supporting the VE Production team with other technical aspects needed during the preparation, production and post-production of the VEs including:

• Uploading of material to YouTube, linked in after each VE.
• Uploading and inputting metadata of VDE and individual packages into WeShare.
• Sharing links to stakeholders.
• Advising the team of technical developments.
• Supporting with any other related task.

Travel:

• No travel is envisaged for this consultancy. However, if there is a possibility of travel during the assignment on a per need basis, this will be covered separately by UNICEF and not included in the fee.

Estimated Duration of LTA:

• 3 years

FINANCIAL PROPOSAL:

 Financial Proposal - LTA for Engagement of Individual Consultants as Vision Mixer, Supporter Content Team, PFP, Geneva.docx

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

Education:

• A first level university degree in one of the following fields is required: Marketing, Communications, the Humanities, journalism, or another relevant technical field.
• Any other additional training in a related field is an asset.

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a vision mixer working (with professional vision mixing software such as Vmix, Open Broadcaster etc.) on live television/ digital events is required.
• Experience as a video editor is required.
• Experience producing video content for news broadcasters or other high-pressure environments is desirable.
• Experience in basic motion graphics is an asset.
• Experience in project management is an asset.
• Experience in working with creative teams or agencies and sound understanding of the creative process is an asset.
• Experience in the NGO sector/ for UNICEF and/or UN is an asset.

Language:

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

Remarks:

HOW TO APPLY

The application to be submitted through the online portal should contain 3 separate attachments:

- A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the qualifications and skillset of the candidate (to be uploaded online)

- A rich and diverse online portfolio/PDF with relevant links containing a range of work done with at least 3 recent examples. Please include examples of vision mixing experience, editing experience and any other content relevant to the role (to be uploaded online).

- A financial proposal indicating professional fee as per the above template. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while saving (to be uploaded under other supporting documents).

Important Note: Please do not indicate financials anywhere else in the online application form, please mark "n/a or 00", under the fee related questions in the online application form.

Without all the above documents your application will be considered incomplete and invalid and will not be considered further.

• Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
• Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
• Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
• Female candidates meeting the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply.

ETHICAL GUIDELINES:

The consultant is responsible for reading, understanding, and applying UNICEF ethical representation of children guidelines when shooting in the field, with special care taken when children’s identities need to be concealed.  See here: https://weshare.unicef.org/Package/2AMZIFV7RYJ

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. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.