UNICEF Nigeria Recruiting Consultant for Website Redesign and Development

CONSULTANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Title : Consultant for Website redesign and development
Level : P4
Assignment Type : Consultancy
Duration : 10 days spread over three months
Duty Station : Abuja / remote assistance
Application closing date : 1 August 2012

BACKGROUND UNICEF
Nigeria needs to update its online presence in order to truly serve the country program as a one-stop shop for data, analysis and stories on children and socio-economic development.
The current web pages www.unicef.org/inforbycountry/nigeria.html and http://www.unicef.org/nigeria/ need a thorough overhaul in terms of design and contents to do justice to what UNICEF aspires to achieve through its country program of support to the Government and people of Nigeria.


PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY
Under the technical guidance and supervision of the Chief, Media and External Relations the consultant will

1. provide a new look and contents for the two webpages, including suggestion of photos

2. provide inputs for web maintenance strategy

3. provide inputs for overall web strategy including relationship between info by country web page; country web page; and Facebook.

MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED

• Review existing structure and propose new / amended structure for web pages

• A rewrite of major sections of both web pages

• Write up document with detailed recommendations for web maintenance and strategy, including the relationships between web pages and the Facebook page.

MAJOR OUTPUTS / DELIVERABLES

• Revised outline of contents for the two websites, cleared and vetted by supervisor

• 2 redesigned and rewritten websites

• 1 support document of at least 2 pages with actionable recommendations for maintenance and strategy for on-line presence

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIALISED EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate should hold an MA or MSc in journalism, development studies or related field; eight years of experience in producing high-quality text material for similar outlets / and institutions; and should be fully conversant with development discourses, especially relating to women and children.

The candidate should have excellent client relations skills and be broadly familiar with RedDot web content management software.

If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please forward your application with updated curriculum vitae and UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded here), quoting “the title of the position as the subject’’, via email to abujamedia@unicef.org and cclhvass@unicef.org”

Applications close 1 August 2012 .

UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Consultant for Videography at unicef Nigeria

CONSULTANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Title : Consultant for Videography 

Level : NOD
Assignment Type : Consultancy
Duration : 30 days spread over 11 months
Duty Station : Abuja / national (roaming)
Application closing date : 1 August 2012 

BACKGROUND UNICEF

Nigeria has a constant need to produce short video content – coverage of events, coverage of emergencies as well as production of thematic clips for donors and for UNICEF websites, both global and national. To comply with the ad hoc demands for video content in a flexible and timely manner, UNICEF wishes to engage two videographers on 11 months contract.

PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY

Under the technical guidance and supervision of the Chief, Media and External Relations and the Communication Specialist, the consultant will

• Prepare shot lists and scripts, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Use and deliver subject release forms when required, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Edit and clear video scripts with Communication Specialist and Chief, External Relations, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Supply tapes in accordance with UNICEF standards

MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED• Prepare shot lists and scripts, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Use and deliver subject release forms when required, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Edit and clear video scripts with Communication Specialist and Chief, External Relations, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Supply tapes in accordance with UNICEF standards

MAJOR OUTPUTS / DELIVERABLES

• Edited video clips of UNICEF-supported interventions as per individual assignment, ready for web-upload

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIALISED EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

The videographer should have at least eight years of documented professional portfolio experience in film making,

Preference will be given to candidates with a proven track record of producing content for a discerning international audience; content with a creative, aspirational tenor; inspired and professional story-telling, and focused on development issues of relevance to women and children. A degree in visual arts or related discipline would be an asset.

If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please forward your application with updated curriculum vitae and UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded here), quoting “the title of the position as the subject’’, via email to“abujamedia@unicef.org” cc’ing “lhvass@unicef.org”

Applications close 1 August 2012 .

UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Consultant for Photography

UNICEF Nigeria invites applications to fill the position of Consultant for Photography. The photographer should have at least 8 years of documented professional portfolio experience in development photography. A degree in visual arts or related discipline would be an asset

CONSULTANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Title : Consultant for Photography
Level : NOD
Assignment Type : Consultancy
Duration : 30 days spread over 11 months
Duty Station : Abuja / national (roaming)
Application closing date : 1 August 2012

BACKGROUND UNICEF

Nigeria has a constant need to produce quality photographic material of women and children for a variety of outlets, including websites, calendars, posters, reports and publications. To comply with the constant demand for photographic material in flexible and timely manner, UNICEF wishes to engage two photographers on 11 months contract.

PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY

Under the technical guidance and supervision of the Chief, Media and External Relations and the Communication Specialist, the consultant will

• Prepare shot lists, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Use and deliver subject release forms when required, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Edit and clear photo stock with Communication Specialist and Chief, External Relations, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Supply edited photo stock per individual assignment, in accordance with UNICEF standards

 MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED

• Prepare shot lists, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Use and deliver subject release forms when required, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Edit and clear photo stock with Communication Specialist and Chief, External Relations, in accordance with UNICEF standards

• Supply edited photo stock per individual assignment, in accordance with UNICEF standards

MAJOR OUTPUTS / DELIVERABLES

• Edited photo stock of UNICEF-supported interventions as per individual assignment, including captions and subject release forms, in accordance with UNICEF standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIALISED EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

The photographer should have at least eight years of documented professional portfolio experience in development photography.

Preference will be given to candidates with a proven track record of producing content for a discerning international audience; content with a creative, aspirational tenor; inspired and professional story-telling in images, and focused on development issues of relevance to women and children. A degree in visual arts or related discipline would be an asset.

If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please forward your application with updated curriculum vitae and UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded here), quoting “the title of the position as the subject’’, via email to“abujamedia@unicef.org” cc’ing “lhvass@unicef.org”

Applications close 1 August 2012 .

UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.