Communications Senior Officer – Digital and Content (Retainer)
JOB DETAIL
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peace building, humanitarian, and development projects worldwide. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement, and infrastructure services to various governments, including the Government of South Sudan, donors, and United Nations Organizations. With multiple operations spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical, and management knowledge where they need it. By implementing projects for our partners at any given time, the UNOPS South Sudan Country Office significantly contributes to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.
Established in 2018, the UNOPS South Sudan Office has been providing services to various partners, including the Government of South Sudan, UN agencies, and other international organizations. The UNOPS South Sudan Office offers services such as infrastructure, procurement, project management, and financial and human resources management.
Position Background:
The Communications Senior Officer – Digital and Content (Retainer) will provide professional photography, videography, and media content creation services covering UNOPS projects. This aims to increase the visibility and awareness of UNOPS and its partners’ efforts to create a lasting impact through humanitarian and development projects. The photos and videos should be of professional editorial quality, in line with the UNOPS branding and other applicable guidelines and the regional exposure UNOPS aims for via its website and social media.
The position holder (retainer), should be a South Sudanese national and have a presence/network in South Sudan to perform the services under this Terms of Reference (TOR). The Retainer, will be responsible to make his/her arrangements for travel (including transport) where needed, including insurance coverage and other requirements. The job holder will be responsible for any costs and expenses incurred for the work to be carried out under this TOR.
All materials developed will remain UNOPS’s copyright, and UNOPS will be free to adapt and modify them in the future.
The incumbent will undertake the following activities/responsibilities:
1. Photography:
- Provide professional photography of different projects.
- Write descriptive captions for photos, including quotes from people in the photo coverage, to help tell a first-person narrative story.
- Submit a broad range of photographs, including captions and relevant metadata, in line with the UNOPS brand and key advocacy goals, following the terms described in the deliverables below.
2. Videography:
- Provide professional videography for different projects. The individual should create the concept and draft script with guidance from UNOPS personnel and agree upon it before embarking on the videography production.
- Record interviews and accompanying b-roll footage to showcase stories from projects.
- Write scripts for short documentary videos about the process and impact of the projects.
- Once UNOPS approves the scripts, edit the videos to ensure they comply with UNOPS branding and technical guidelines.
- Provide translations where necessary and English subtitles using professional subtitling practices.
- Submit final high-res videos and all other materials, including the best b-roll, clean copies, and subtitle files, as outlined in UNOPS Photo and Video Technical Submission guidelines.
Activities required to reach this output:
- Capture high-resolution photos and footage.
- Record high-quality broadcast video footage, provided in raw/ editable formats, aligned to pre-planned storyboards, scripts, and identified narratives.
- Provide shooting notes detailing basic information necessary to expand/ elaborate on stories in mixed media environments. UNOPS will provide these details,
- Follow UN guidelines on respecting the dignity and human rights of all individuals captured on film or camera, working alongside targeted groups.
- Provide high-quality, color-corrected footage within five days of completion of the assignment.
- Provide royalty-free song (s) to be used in the videos.
- Provide all necessary equipment for photography and videography to perform the assignment.
Inputs required to perform activities:
UNOPS shall provide the photographer/videographer with:
- Photography/Videography Release Form
- Identified individuals, groups, and locations for the filming,
- UNOPS brand book for guidance on acceptable fonts, colors, etc
- High-resolution vector logos of national partners, UNOPS, and donor and partner organizations.
- Communications contact person
Deliverables:
1. Photography:
- Image format, transmission, captioning, etc. to follow terms detailed in UNOPS Digital Format & Transmission Terms.
- Key pictures covering main activities undertaken during the days of engagement.
- For web: 1600 pixels, 98 dpi.
- For print: Highest resolution (4000 pixels and above), 300 dpi.
- Editable files: PSD or Raw.
- Captions and other relevant information, such as location and author’s name, should be embedded in the photo metadata and provided in a separate document.
2. Videography:
- Videos of UNOPS Project in line with UNOPS branding and technical guidelines capturing the overall projects.
- Before and after videos, interviews with beneficiaries, donors, government offices, district Administration,, training and workshop, etc
- Medium resolution: For direct uploading to UNOPS social media channels.
- Full-res ‘clean’ copy: This is the video without any text, graphics, logos, or music soundtrack. It should contain only the images and sound from the voice-over and interviews.
- Additional b-roll: This means a selection of the best footage taken during production. This might include shots of the equipment and everyday activities being carried out.
- Descriptive title, a short description, and a shot list, along with the entire transcript of the film
- Separate .srt subtitle track in English.
3. Location and Timelines:
- Assignment schedules for the activities will be shared with the individual two weeks in advance.
- The Communication Office will arrange meetings with the Project Team and Communications Focal Point to agree on the task, locations and the types of visual and audio visual communication materials to be produced.
- UNOPS will obtain permission from the Government Office if required.
- UNOPS will arrange logistics, allowing for additional time to prepare as required
Contractual arrangements:
- The bidder will make any arrangements for travel (including transport) where needed, including insurance coverage and other requirements. The bidder is responsible for any costs and expenses incurred for the work to be carried out under this ToR.
Education:
- A Bachelor’s degree in photography, journalism, fine arts, media studies, or a related field is required.
- Secondary School Education with relevant years of experience may be considered in lieu of a first-level degree.
- A relevant combination of academic credentials and/or industry certifications and qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of university education
Experience:
- A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience is required with a Bachelor’s degree, two (2) years with a Master’s degree, six (6) years with a Technical Diploma, and eight (8) years with Secondary School Education in the areas of shooting images in difficult environments, visual storytelling, interviewing subjects, and photographic editing.
- A minimum of three years (3) of experience in photographing conferences, workshops, and individuals is required.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in recording, producing, and editing videos is required.
- Three years of experience in developmental projects and conducting interviews in the field is an asset.
- Experience in a UN setting is an asset.
- Fluency in reading, spoken and written English is required.
- Fluency in Arabic is an asset
| Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. |
| Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. |
| Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). |
| Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. |
| Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. |
| Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. |
| Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. |
Contract level: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA 9) / ICSC-9
Contract duration: One (1) year subject to satisfactory performance, availability of funds and necessity of services.
This is a local position open to South Sudanese Nationals.
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
- Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
- Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
- We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
- This retainer position is based in Juba, South Sudan which is a non-family duty station.
Terms and Conditions
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
- For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
- All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
- It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
