Photographer (Local post for Residents of the Republic of Moldova)

Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

Job Info

Job Identification: 25156

Posting Date: 03/21/2025, 02:28 PM

Apply Before: 04/04/2025, 12:00 AM

Job Schedule: Part time

Locations Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

Vacancy Type: Individual Consultancy

Job Function: Communications and Advocacy

Initial Contract Duration: 100 working days within March 2025 to March 2026

Required Languages: Romanian and/or Russian

Desired Languages: Working knowledge of English

Vacancy Category: Local Opportunities

Job Description

Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The work of UN Women in Moldova is guided by its new Country Strategic Note 2023-2027, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Moldova (2023-2027), UN Women Global Strategic Plan, National Programs and Strategies and aims to contribute to the gender-responsive implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Strategic Note focuses on four main areas: 1) Ending Violence against Women; 2) Women’s Leadership and Governance; 3) Women’s Economic empowerment and 4) Humanitarian and Peace development nexus and UN Coordination on Gender equality.

Communication is a key component of UN Women Moldova Country Office’s work and constitutes a vehicle for ensuring visibility for successful UN Women Moldova initiatives, results and programmes as well as for raising awareness about key issues of gender equality and women’s empowerment. In view of documenting the activities and creating a pool of image resources UN Women Moldova seeks to hire a photographer for providing timely and qualitative still photography services.

The consultant will be reporting to the Communication Specialist, and will be supported by the Communications associate, who will be the point of contact on the contract and payment issues. 

Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work

The Photographer will work closely with UN Women Moldova Communication team to perform the following tasks:

• To generate compelling photography to illustrate specific stories or events. Capture high resolution images of individuals, groups, events at field locations related to the implementation of the UN Women activities and programmes; 
• Provide at least 15 selected images from minor assignment/event and at least 30 inspiring images from the major events immediately following the events in electronic format; 
• Caption each photograph with specific details such as geographical location, name of the person, a quote or a short description of the person’s story, a few lines (when required).

The consultant should: 

• The photographer will be required to have his/her own equipment (a semi-professional or professional DSLR camera, lenses, flashes and all other necessary accessories) and be available for travel immediately as needed to communities from Moldova in order to cover various stories, events and topics. The transportation and logistical arrangements will be ensured by UN Women Moldova Programmes.
• Capture and provide high quality and high-resolution images of events, missions, including visual stories of women, men and children in the target communities where UN Women is implementing its activities. 

Principles:

• Photographs shall conform to UN Women ethical reporting guidelines and appropriate visual portrayal of UN Women programme related areas. 
• The photographs should be a mix of portraits and action shots. The majority of the images should be portraits of the subjects against a setting that is relevant to the story. The portraits should be posed against a desired backdrop and lit well and evenly.
• In addition to the portraits, it is also important to capture the subject in action, either in conversation with a beneficiary of the programme they spearheaded, or otherwise engaged in an activity that helps drive the story home. For these images, it may not be possible to control the environment and so it is not necessary that these images are lit or posed in the same way as the portraits.
• The photographs should depict the subject as empowered and strong, and the mood should be uplifting and positive as opposed to dark or moody. The case studies focus on the process of change, in finding positive solutions to overcoming challenges to achieving women’s economic and social rights, and the subjects’ role in developing programmes or campaigns that protect and uphold these rights and empower women. In this context, it is especially important for the photographs to portray the subjects as leaders and as activists who embody this positive change.

 High quality photography, including but not limited to:

• Photographs – both color and black and white; 
• ‘Best of’ photographs that have been taken during each of the assignment (at least 15-30, depending on event); 
• Color and Black and White;
• In electronic form;
• Format of electronic pictures: JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG;
• Colors: minimum RGB, maximum CMYK;
• Resolution: high (minimum 300 dpi scale up to A1 size for print and minimum 72 dpi for web) that will be of an internationally acceptable standard; 
• Pixel dimension: 1600x900. 
• In order to reflect an event in media and social media in an appropriate and effective time, photographs, when possible, shall be provided within the same day as the event. 

*The deadline of submission for each assignment will be indicated with the instructions for each assignment.

Payment details

Payment will be disbursed on a monthly basis, per day worked, UN Women shall pay the Consultant upon certification that the services have been satisfactorily performed, based on the timesheet, deliverables submitted by the Consultant. The number of days worked is to be determined solely by UN Women.

Duration of the Assignment

The assignment shall commence in March 2025 and shall expire in March 2026 for up to 100 working days, on retainer basis (UN Women does not warrant the maximum number days of the requested products, the service will be purchased during the term of the Agreement).

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

This is a home-based assignment with field visits in local communities in Moldova and events.

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework: 

Functional Competencies:

• Mature judgment and initiative;
• Ability to think out-of-the-box;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN Women; 
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
• Ability to work under pressure against strict deadlines;
• Ability to present complex issues persuasively and simply;
• Flexible and open to learning and new experiences;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Required Qualifications

Education and Certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in an area related to this position (journalism, production, fine arts)or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Formal training in photography is an asset;

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 years (with master’s degree) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) of work experience in photography and social/development area is required.
• Proven ability in photography and ability to assimilate and communicate complex visual messages in an engaging and user-friendly manner is required (sample portfolio to be provided).
• Prior experience of working with UN agencies, NGOs and INGOs and understanding of the development sector is required (sample photographs taken from various donor or government led events to be provided).
• Advanced knowledge and skills of MS Office, including Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop and other editing tools is required. 
• National and/or international awards and prizes in photography, would be an asset. 

Languages:

• Proficiency in Romanian and/or Russian is required. 
• Working knowledge of English is an advantage.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND SUBMISSION PACKAGE 

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their online applications by April 04, 2025  through the following link: Photographer (Local post for Residents of the Republic of Moldova) - UN Women Careers . Applications should include the following documents:

• Duly filled UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc . 
• A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) to include a brief overview in Romanian or English about which of your previous experiences makes you the most suitable candidate for the advertised position.
• Google Drive link to a selection of photos (no more than 10) featuring stories and portraits of women and girls/boys and men, including from various social, age and professional groups; plus descriptive captions.
• A selection of photos (no more than 10) from various events.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 

Statements :

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel 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.)

Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.