Communications Analyst - Digital and Content - Photographer (Retainer)

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

In Ukraine, UNOPS support to partners in their reform agenda since 2016 spans the rule of law, social protection, demining, emergency response and security. Projects are funded by the EU, the Governments of Japan, Denmark, and France.

All projects have gender equality as a transversal theme and have been contextualised within the broader Sustainable Development Goals frameworks and objectives.

Following the increased militarisation around Ukraine’s borders as well as the recognition of the so-called Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics by the Russian Federation, the security situation in Ukraine deteriorated rapidly, with the launch of a military offensive by the Russian Federation on 24 February 2022. Armed violence escalated in at least eight oblasts (regions), including Kyiv Oblast and the capital city of Kyiv, as well as in the eastern oblasts of Donetsk and Luhanks which were already affected by conflict. The towns of Mariupol, Kharkiv, Irpin were strongly affected, so resident civilians fled their homes en masse.

Martial law and a state of war were introduced in Ukraine on 24 February 2022, and the general mobilisation of all Ukrainian males between 18 and 60 years old was ordered, while the Ukrainian airspace was closed to civilian users.

UNOPS immediately launched its Emergency Procurement Procedure (EPP) to enable a faster response to requirements related to the crisis. The EPP provided flexibility in procurement procedures while still ensuring adherence to essential public procurement principles.

Functional Responsibilities

This is a local position, it is therefore open to Nationals of Ukraine and to individuals who have a valid residence/work permit.

The Communications Analyst - Digital and Content - Photographer will, under the general guidance of the Communications Analyst, be responsible for the production and editing of high-quality photos and/or photo feature stories.

The selected incumbent will undertake the following activities/responsibilities:

Production of photos and human interest photo and multimedia stories during field visits, events, conferences, photo tours and other key activities

Provision of at least five digital photos immediately on site for instant distribution on social media and with the press release

Provision of at least 20 selected “best of” digital photos via file transfer within 48 hours upon the completion of the covered Project activity. The photos provided via file transfer, must be named in line with the respective Programme configuration management guidelines (to include the photo date, location, and subject) and provided in both low and high resolution (minimum 300 dpi) in JPG format

Editing of photos, including retouching and correction

Production of high-quality photos for publications

Assisting the establishment and maintenance of the Project’s photo database

Providing advice regarding photography

Provision of photos from the visits/meetings/missions of/with the donor and other high officials

Please note that the Communications Analyst – Digital and Content – Photographer must have his/her own equipment and be available for travel, with the team or independently, as needed. The Communications Analyst – Digital and Content – Photographer should be prepared for both short one-day trips returning to the duty station and longer assignments requiring overnight stays. Travel may also involve regions with an elevated security risk due to ongoing hostilities, including but not limited to Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv regions. The candidate must be ready to travel using both official UN vehicles and public transportation (mostly trains), depending on logistical arrangements.

Copyrights

All copyrights of produced photos are reserved to UNOPS. The photos cannot be altered, sold, or redistributed to third parties. Where appropriate, the Communications Analyst - Digital and Content - Photographer will be credited according to relevant UNOPS standards.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

High-quality photos of main activities produced and provided within 48 hours

At least five digital photos in low resolution provided immediately on-site for instant distribution on social media and with press release

High-quality photos for publications produced in line with the timeline agreed with the Communications Analyst

Effective assistance provided for the establishment and maintenance of photo database, as per instructions received from the Communications Analyst

Production of photo and multimedia human interest stories for traditional, digital and social media platforms

Education

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferably in communications, journalism, visual storytelling, arts, media, or other related areas is required

Six years of experience in combination with secondary school diploma may be accepted on lieu to the above outlined education requirements

Work Experience

Minimum two years post bachelor’s degree or six years of post secondary education of relevant and proven professional experience is required.

Experience in working with Google Workspace and professional photo editing software is required

Previous experience with UNOPS or a UN Agency is desirable

Language Requirements

Fluency in Ukrainian is required

Working knowledge of English will be considered an asset

Additional Requirements:

Candidates who apply for this position are expected to submit, together with the application, a portfolio in free electronic format (preferably web links) with a minimum of 30 selected author’s photographs and list of prizes won.

Important Notes:

The Communications Analyst - Digital and Content - Photographer is responsible for arranging his/her own high quality digital camera and other related professional equipment.

The Communications Analyst – Digital and Content – Photographer should be prepared for both short one-day trips returning to the duty station and longer assignments requiring overnight stays. Travel may also involve regions with an elevated security risk due to ongoing hostilities, including but not limited to Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv regions. The candidate must be ready to travel using both official UN vehicles and public transportation (mostly trains), depending on logistical arrangements.

This is a local position, it is therefore open to Nationals of Ukraine and to individuals who have a valid residence/work permit.

Contract type: retainer
Contract level: Local ICA Support - LICA 8 (ICS8)
Contract duration: 1 year contract with up to 50 working days. This is not a full-time job, this is consultancy and you will be paid for days you are asked to work, but no more than mentioned. Possibility of extension subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

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
Additional Information

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.

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. 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.