Individual National Consultancy: Long-Term Agreement for Professional Photography Services, Hanoi, Viet Nam

## Individual National Consultancy: Long-Term Agreement for Professional Photography Services, Hanoi, Viet Nam - Organization:UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund Individual National Consultancy: Long-Term Agreement for Professional Photography Services, Viet Nam Position type:Consultant Division/Equivalent:Bangkok (EAPRO), Thailand Department/Office:Hanoi, Vietnam Categories:Communication UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job - it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. Please click the link for further information about UNICEF Viet Nam: https://www.unicef.org/vietnam/ For every child,an opportunity... How can you make a difference? UNICEF Viet Nam is one of the more than 190 UNICEF offices and part of the United Nations' system in the country, working in close collaboration with the government of Viet Nam, subnational partners and UN agencies. UNICEF works Viet Nam since 1975, supporting our partners to ensure that every child is healthy, educated and safe from harm, therefore having the best start in life and a fair chance to reach her or his full potential and benefit from the country's prosperity. UNICEF Viet Nam requires high-quality photography services to document programmes, UN joint events, and advocacy initiatives. Visual assets are essential for communication, fundraising, and reporting, aligned with UNICEF's ethical and visual guidelines. This consultancy is required as these functions are not part of regular staff duties but require specialized professional photography expertise. Purpose of assignment: To provide high-quality, ethically produced photography packages showcasing UNICEF-supported programmes and results for children in Viet Nam. In emergency scenarios or activities that cannot be covered in any way, the capacity to provide video footage in addition to photo packages will be an asset. Candidates with this capacity are encouraged to reflect on their application. The Consultants shall ensure effective and efficient provision of services, while maintaining full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, management of information and follow-up on deadlines and commitments. UNICEF Programme Areas in Viet Nam including: - Health & Nutrition - Education & Early Childhood Development - Child Protection & Justice for Children - Social Policy & Child Poverty Reduction - WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) - Climate, Environment & Disaster Resilience - Adolescent Development & Mental Health - Digital Transformation & Safe Digital Access - Governance & Public Finance for Children. Objectives: - Produce complete photography packages per UNICEF guidelines. - Provide high-resolution, captioned, ethically collected imagery. - Support rapid-response missions, including emergencies. Major Tasks to Be Accomplished: Responsibilities of the Consultant: - Attend mission briefings. - Mobilize on short notice. - Travel to remote areas; operate drone when required. - Capture RAW + JPEG high-res images (24-36 MP). - Ensure compliance with UNICEF child safeguarding and consent. - Provide edited, captioned, metadata-complete images. Responsibilities of UNICEF: - Provide briefs, access, coordination support, consent templates. - Provide oversight and approval. Deliverables: 1. High-quality RAW + JPEG images. 2. Edited selections. 3. Captions in English. 4. Signed consent forms. 5. Short-form video snippets when required. LTA_Photography_Services 2026.pdf The LTA to be signed will have a fixed fee for two years, with possibility of extension for one more year. However, UNICEF does not guarantee that any quantity of services will be purchased during the term of the LTA as this will depend on forthcoming needs. Whenever services are required, the lead programme would contact the top-ranking LTA (based on technical scores). Should this consultant not be available for the event, UNICEF will contact the second-ranked consultant and so on. Upon receipt of this communication, the LTA consultant would have to confirm availability for the assignment. Upon review of the report, UNICEF will send the consultant a written communication confirming the requirement in the form of a work order sent by email. The order will include details on the location of the project, number of hours to be worked and other practical details. Price of the order will be based on daily fee included in the LTA contract. After the work order has been sent, no further costs will be reimbursed by UNICEF (increased number of work hours) unless there is prior written authorization by UNICEF. Once the services are completed and have been approved by UNICEF, the consultant will send the following documentation for payment purposes: a) complete invoice indicating number of working hours/ completed products b) copy of the UNICEF order for the assignment. Payment will be made after completion of assignments and submission of final invoice for the actual work completed, subject to satisfactory performance. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have... - Education: University degree or equivalent in the field of multimedia/communication/marketing. - Minimum five years of progressive relevant experience in photography and photo editing. Proven experience photographing children, communities, and sensitive contexts in Viet Nam. - Good quality of previous work. - Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to facilitate and communicate effectively to technical and nontechnical audiences and contribute to an interdisciplinary team. - Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and make sound, informed decisions. On the other hand, ability to work effectively in team, under pressure and in crisis situations. - Flexibility for rapid deployment on short notice. - Fluent English (verbal and written) is a must. Technical evaluation: 80 points 1. Professional qualifications: 10 points University degree or equivalent in the field of multimedia/communication/marketing. 2. Relevant professional experience: 20 points - Minimum five years of progressive relevant experience in photography and photo editing. - Proven experience photographing children, communities, and sensitive contexts in Viet Nam. 3. Technical capacity & equipment: 20 points - Ability to produce high-resolution RAW + JPEG images meeting UNICEF technical requirements. - Ability to operate professional photography equipment, including backup equipment for field assignments. - Capacity to provide short-form video snippets when required, particularly for emergency or rapid-response assignments. - Ability to deliver edited, captioned and metadata-complete image packages. 4. Portfolio quality & storytelling: 20 points - Quality of previous work, including composition, lighting, colour, authenticity and storytelling. - Evidence of ethical and respectful representation of children, communities and sensitive contexts. - Demonstrated ability to produce image sets suitable for communication, fundraising, reporting, print, web and social media use. 5. Language, interpersonal skills and availability: 10 points - Fluent English, including ability to provide captions and credit lines in English. - Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences and contribut