International Consultancy : Film Producer, Communication, Advocacy and Partnership, based in Goma, DRC

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Work Context

Climate change and biodiversity degradation directly threaten children’s ability to survive, grow and thrive. Floods and erosion frequently damage water and sanitation infrastructure and interrupt services, spreading water-borne diseases, including cholera, malaria, and dengue fever, to which children are particularly vulnerable. Epidemics are frequent and on the rise. Nearly 90% of climate-related diseases affect children under the age of five. High population growth is another factor that exacerbates the vulnerability of populations to climate change.

In the DRC, degradation of biodiversity, such as deforestation and high levels of unplanned urbanization, are altering interactions between animals and humans, leading to the emergence of zoonoses such as Ebola and monkey pox. UNICEF is concerned that infectious animal diseases transmitted to humans are competing with the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

For every child, Communication

How can you make a difference?

Purpose Of Assignment

UNICEF DRC would like to hire a film producer consultant to produce a film on climate change and biodiversity in the DRC, to make the voices of the young people of the DRC heard on such critical issues. He/she will interview children and stakeholders on their relationship with climate change and biodiversity and produce a film detailing the extent of climate problems and biodiversity in the DRC.

The fight against climate change and the preservation of the environment requires national ownership and solutions. UNICEF believes that communities should focus on alleviating the consequences of climate change and deforestation, with a focus on the most vulnerable, including children.

The film will be presented at international events related to climate change, biodiversity, and water. The film will also be sent to film festivals with the aim of raising awareness and child rights in the context of climate change, deforestation, and the impact of biodiversity in the DRC. The film will be available across the DRC in coordination with private sector partners.

The consultant will report to the Chief of Communications and work closely with colleagues in the field

Scope Of Work

UNICEF is looking to work with an experienced video producer consultant who is based in the DRC to produce a short film on climate change and biodiversity issues in the DRC.

Description Of Assignment

The consultant will produce a short film related to climate change and biodiversity issues in the DRC. The short fil will be produced with children. The short film will be presented during upcoming high-level climate/biodiversity /water international meetings. During the 4-month contract, the selected candidate will film in three different locations (Kahuzi, Salonga et Garamba) under the supervision of the chief of communication of UNICEF DRC.

Deliverables

• Research Plan
• Storyline
• Shooting agenda
• First short film version
• Final short film version
• Editing shorter versions for social media.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Advanced university degree in the field of journalism, communications, external relations, public affairs, public relations or corporate communications, or an undergraduate degree plus at least 10 years of demonstrated professional experience of film production and documentaries.
• 15 years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in external communication, and in the production of professional films, in line with the standards defined by UNICEF HQ. Experience in the production, postproduction of short and long-format professional films.
• Knowledge and experience in working in emergencies in general, and in DRC in particular.

Technical Competences

• Specific Technical Knowledge Required
• The candidate needs to write perfectly well in French and in English.
• Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group)
• Methodology of Programme/project management
• UNICEF programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies, and strategies.
• Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches.
• UNICEF policies and strategy to address on national and international issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
• UNICEF emergency Programme policies, goals, strategies, and approaches.
• Gender equality and diversity awareness
• Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job)
• UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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.

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE SRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.