Overview
UNESCO is seeking qualified individuals and agencies to join a roster for photography and videography services to support communications and public engagement activities in the South Asia region.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture professional, creative, and high-quality photographs and/or videos documenting UNESCO activities, events, and project outcomes.
- Coordinate with UNESCO focal points to understand assignment requirements and deliver outputs within agreed timelines.
- Cover events and field missions, ensuring balanced, inclusive, and culturally sensitive representation.
- Obtain informed consent from individuals featured in photographs or videos.
- Conduct short video or audio interviews as directed.
- Edit and process photographs and/or videos to professional standards, incorporating feedback.
- Deliver final outputs in required formats, including high-resolution and web-ready files, RAW files, MP4 video, and relevant metadata and captions.
- Ensure all content complies with copyright requirements, ethical standards, applicable laws, and includes UNESCO branding where appropriate.
- Provide social media-ready cuts and still selects with captions, where required.
- Meet agreed deadlines and maintain regular communication with UNESCO.
Required Experience
Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrable professional experience in photography and/or videography, including event coverage and field documentation. Experience in the development sector or with international organizations is an asset.
Qualifications
University degree and/or professional training in photography, videography, film, photojournalism, communications, or related fields.
