Photography and Videography Consultant at World University Service of Canada

Scope of Work

The consultant will:

1. Undertake field visits in Dadaab and Kakuma to capture the status of different interventions such as schools and remedial centers, progress on school upgrades, and out of school project intervention.
2. Submit photo captions including the names of subjects included in the photo, their age, institution and location, and description of the photo.
3. Submit high resolution action videos of some of the project interventions ongoing, or short interviews with the subjects on the different project interventions.
4. Obtain written consent for photographs and videos (the consents will be provided by the WUSC MERL team), to be signed by the concerned parties or the beneficiaries’ guardians.

Deliverables

• The Key Deliverables for the consultancy are as follows:
• At least 100 color digital images in high resolution shot as a RAW file (300 pixels/inch: minimum size 3000 x 2000 pixels;) from each region;
• At least 100 color digital images in high resolution from each region edited in specialized photo editing software (e. g. Photoshop) to comply with WUSC photography and image standards;
• All digital photographs must contain complete caption information in “file info” and separate word format captions list. Caption information should consist of: date, place, subject names and age, and brief description of the situation photographed;
• Photography and videography consent forms signed by parents or legal guardians of children under the age of;

Reporting requirements

• The consultant will report to the WUSC ICT Officer, who will regularly communicate and provide feedback and guidance on their performance and all other necessary support so to achieve objectives of the assignment, as well as remain aware of any upcoming issues related to consultant’s performance and quality of work. All activities and deliverables undertaken by the consultant shall be discussed and planned in consultation with WUSC.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications as professional photographer and a demonstrated minimum of 5 years’ experience as professional photographer;
• Good command of own photographic equipment (cameras, lenses, lights, filters, tripods), as well as photo-related image editing software;
• Good knowledge of technical requirements and settings for taking photos in various settings (i.e. outdoor, indoor, portraits, group activities etc.) is expected;
• Experience covering social, humanitarian and development subjects will be an asset;
• Knowledge on ethical standards in reporting on issues related to children will be an asset.
• Interested individuals will submit a Technical Proposal, with description of their experience, as well as a portfolio of previous work, enclosing:
• Short profile, including CV, diplomas, certificates;
• Detailed individual portfolio showcasing range of work (i.e. outdoor, indoor conferences, portraits, group activities etc.) with links to specific sites/media outlets/publications where the works have been published;
• A description of production capabilities: photographic equipment for taking quality images in studio and outdoors, including related hardware and software to manage images.

WUSC’s activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff, volunteers, consultants, representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC adheres to strict safeguarding principles and promotes responsibility, respect, honesty, and professional excellence and we will not tolerate harassment, coercion and sexual exploitation and abuse of any form. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract with WUSC will not be considered “staff members” and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements, medical insurance coverage and or advance payments). 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.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested individuals will submit a Technical Proposal, with description of their experience, as well as a portfolio of previous work, candidates should apply through the link provided, enclosing:

• Short profile, including CV, diplomas, certificates;
• Detailed individual portfolio showcasing range of work (i.e. outdoor, indoor conferences, portraits, group activities etc.) with links to specific sites/media outlets/publications where the works have been published;
• A description of production capabilities: photographic equipment for taking quality images in studio and outdoors, including related hardware and software to manage images.
• WUSC does not charge a fee at any stage of the selection process
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in Kenya

Closing date:3 Mar 2022