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1. BACKGROUND / RATIONALE
UNICEF works towards realization of the rights of children as prescribed in the Convention of the Rights of the Children.
There is an ongoing requirement for the production of communication, advocacy, donor relations and fundraising materials that document key children's issues and ongoing responses in the field. High-quality video production is essential to support UNICEF's communication, advocacy and visibility efforts across digital and broadcast platforms.
These video content packages will be used to document UNICEF-related initiatives for dissemination through different channels, including online and social media networks, partner networks, donor reports, and broadcast media. Videos are required to capture events, project activities, and human-interest stories with compelling narratives.
To meet this requirement, UNICEF would like to engage the services of videographers for documenting UNICEF activities and programmes in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
2. PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT
To meet these requirements, UNICEF would like to engage the services of videographers to create professional, high-impact video content of UNICEF activities and programmes for different audiences, including the general public, donors, supporters, and partners.
3. OBJECTIVE(S)
The overall objective is to set up a Long-Term Agreement to facilitate and expedite the process by which UNICEF in Bosnia and Herzegovina will hire videographers as required for specific projects to produce videos that explain UNICEF's work in the field, raise awareness, and support fundraising from various partners and donors.
4. MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED
Successful respondents must provide high-quality video production and post-production services as per the assignment. Tasks include, but may not be limited to:
i. Short Video Production: Produce concise, engaging videos for events and project stories, suitable for social media and digital platforms.
ii. Field Video Recording: Conduct on-location video recording of project activities, interviews with beneficiaries, and documentation of field operations.
iii. Video Editing & Post-Production: Handle all aspects of post-production, including video editing, sound mixing, color grading, subtitling, incorporating UNICEF branding, voice-over (VO) integration, and creating animated transitions or graphics as needed.
iv. Animation and Motion Graphics: Develop high-quality animations, animated explainer videos, motion graphics, animated transitions, infographics, titles, and other visual assets as required, in line with UNICEF branding and communication objectives.
v. Special Events/Multi-day Production: Manage all phases of production for larger projects requiring several days of filming and a corresponding period for post-production.
vi. Technical Expertise: Utilize professional video and audio recording equipment, as well as professional lighting equipment to ensure broadcast-quality footage, even in challenging field conditions.
vii. Format and Delivery: Deliver both final edited videos optimized for specific platforms (e.g., social media, websites, broadcast) as well as the original, unedited (raw) footage. All deliverables must be in professional formats (e.g., MP4, MOV, or equivalent) suitable for additional processing, adaptation, and long-term storage.
viii. Collaboration: Work in close coordination with writers and photographers to ensure the video narrative aligns with the overall communication goals.
ix. Be available for feedback: Incorporate inputs and undergo multiple rounds of editing as needed to ensure high-quality outputs that meet office requirements.
x. Deliver on tight timelines: Work efficiently to deliver final products within short, specified deadlines.
Responsibilities of the Consultant:
i. The consultant will use their own professional-grade equipment; cameras, lenses, microphones, lighting kits, tripods, and video/audio editing software that may be required for this task.
ii. 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.
iii. The consultant will not put their own name or logo/emblem on the content / final product. The only organization branding will be UNICEF, if required. Credits may be allowed upon prior agreement with UNICEF.
Responsibilities of UNICEF:
i. UNICEF will provide all details pertaining to the activity and the requirements, including briefs, scripts, shot lists, schedules, and access to locations/beneficiaries.
ii. UNICEF will orient the consultant on UNICEF’s branding and video guidelines, including ethical protocols for filming children.
Consultants may be required to work on Saturdays and Sundays, based on the requirements of the assignment.
5. DELIVERABLES AND DEADLINES
| Task Category | Deliverable | |
| 1. | Short Video Production | One or more final edited video(s) (e.g., 30-90 seconds) optimized for social media/digital platforms. (9:16 and 16:19 formats) |
| 2. | Field / Project Stories | A final edited video (typically 2-5 minutes) including subtitles, VO, and branding, plus all raw footage organized in folders. |
| 3. | Special/Multi-day Projects | A complete set of final edited videos and all raw footage from all production days, delivered in specified broadcast/digital formats. |
| 4. | Event Coverage | A short highlights reel (1-2 minutes) and/or a longer cut of an event, plus raw footage of key moments and speeches. |
| 5. | Animations | One or more final animated video(s) and/or motion graphic products optimized for social media, digital, broadcast, or presentation platforms optimized for social media/digital platforms |
6. DUTY STATION:
Anywhere in BiH
7. OFFICIAL TRAVEL INCLUDED:
The consultant might be required to travel within BiH outside their duty station for specific assignments, in which case payment of travel costs should be reflected in the service fee or as a separate, reimbursable cost as agreed in the contract.
8. ESTIMATED DURATION OF LTA
The Long-Term Agreement will be for a duration of 2 years. The initial period would be for two years with an option for renewal for a subsequent year on the same rates, terms and conditions, subject to satisfactory performance evaluation and continuing need for the service. The services of the consultants selected under the LTA would also be made available to other UN agencies in BiH.
9. QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES
(CORE/TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL) / LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSIGNMENT
Language:
10. TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA (WITH WEIGHTS FOR EACH CRITERIA)
The selection of consultants for the LTA will be based on technical evaluation and financial offers in the ratio of 70:30. The criteria for technical evaluation will be as follows:
| Criteria | Marks (Max) |
| 1. Cover Letter – Explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the qualifications and skill set of the candidate are suitable for this position. | 10 |
| 2. Relevant educational qualifications of the candidate. | 15 |
| 3. Relevant work experience in videography, post-production and animation. | 20 |
| 4. Work Samples– A showreel (2-3 minutes) and links to 2-3 complete video projects, demonstrating pre-production, filming, and editing skills. | 25 |
| TOTAL TECHNICAL SCORE The minimum overall qualifying score is 56. Only those candidates who meet the overall qualifying marks of 56 and score the minimum cut-off in each of the above sub-criteria, including the interview, will be considered technically responsive, and their financials will be opened. | 70 |
| Financial Score (Selection ratio 70:30) | 30 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
11. PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The LTA to be signed will have a fixed fee rate for 2 years. However, UNICEF does not warrant that any quantity of services will be purchased during the term of the LTA as this will depend on forthcoming needs.
12. CONTRACTS CREATED AGAINST THE LTA.
Whenever videographer services are required, details of the requirement/deliverables including quantities and deadlines will be presented to the top-ranking LTA holder. Should this consultant not be available for this assignment, UNICEF will contact the second ranked consultant and so on.
Upon receipt of confirmation of availability and interest in the assignment, a contract will be issued with the prices/fees agreed in the LTA. The consultant must sign the contract prior to commencement of work.
Payment will be made after completion of deliverables and submission of invoices for the actual work completed, subject to satisfactory performance.
HOW TO APPLY:
The application to be submitted through the online portal should contain four attachments:
FINANCIAL OFFER
The consultant should express the financial offer based on a daily or project-based fee, potentially with modalities for different levels of service (e.g., filming only, full production, post-production only).
The payment will be processed monthly upon certification of services.
Without the above documents (1 through 5) your application will be considered incomplete and invalid and will not be considered further.
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UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).
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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.
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:
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.
