Consultancy to produce different videos on nutrition related activities

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Find out how UNICEF programmes drives change for children in Timor-Leste by visiting https://www.unicef.org/timorleste 

How can you make a difference?

Professional Videographer to produce different videos on the nutrition services available at health facilities and the importance of good nutrition for improving the coverage and access to services. The videos consist of the following topic:

1. Importance of 1000 days windows of opportunity
2. Nutrition situation and progress (comparison of data from 2010, 2013, and 2020)
3. Service and importance of Vitamin A for children 6 – 59 months
4. Service and importance of Micronutrient Powder for 6 – 23 months
5. Importance of breastfeeding practice for 6-23 months
6. Nutrition service available at health facility

These videos will be broadcast in media channels to help family, mothers and childcare to understand and aware of the nutrition services available at health facility and why it is important to invest on the child nutrition in order to improve the coverage and nutrition situation in Timor-Leste.

Work Assignment

1. Consultation and discussion with UNICEF Nutrition Section and MoH and Review existing information, material and intervention implemented by ministry of health at health facility to develop a workplan and detail script based on Timor-Leste context (including interview with key nutrition staff, settings, actors, and location) in the area of:

• Importance of 1000 days windows of opportunity
• Nutrition situation and progress (comparison of data from 2010, 2013, and 2020)
• Service and importance of Vitamin A for children 6 – 59 months
• Service and importance of Micronutrient Powder for 6 – 23 months
• Importance of breastfeeding practice for 6-23 months
• Nutrition service available at health facility

2.  Work with UNICEF CSD and Communication Sections to review the draft script and incorporate feedback provided by MOH and UNICEF.

3.  Filming and production of 6 videos

4.  Finalization of the videos

Deliverables:

1.  Workplan and Draft Script for video (10 days)

2.  Revised script with MOH and UNICEF feedback (5 days)

3.  Final draft of video shared with MOH and UNICEF (10 days)

4.  Final product (with English sub-titles) in TV and social media versions (5 days)

Consultant will be expected to travel to municipalities during the assignment.

 

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

• Certificates in Media and Communication skills
• Advanced skills in script writing 
• Excellent skill in video production
• Proven expertise in creating innovative approach for promoting nutrition via AV Media and the ability to acquire, manage and quality control of the services 
• Ability to deliver timely and high-quality results under tight deadlines
• Excellent coordination skills, and an ability to follow instructions, work under pressure as a part of a team, or independently is required.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Experience working with UNICEF would be an advantage
• Language requirement: English and/or Tetun

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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:

• Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, updated CV and a financial proposal through http://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/545982. Candidate is required to stipulate all-inclusive fees, including phone call and internet and travel cost to municipalities.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.