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Seeks Afghan photographers and videographers for multimedia content production. Requires bachelor’s degree and 7+ years experience, fluency in English and local languages.
Last checked: 1 hour ago
Closing date: Saturday, 27 June 2026
Country: Afghanistan
Duty station: Afghanistan
Contract type: Consultant
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Local / national only
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UNICEF Afghanistan seeks to establish a roster of highly qualified Afghan photographers and videographers to support the continuous production of high-quality multimedia content, including photos and videos, for advocacy and donor visibility purposes.
The Communication and Advocacy Section intends to engage these professionals through consultancy contracts under a Long-Term Agreement (LTA). Selected consultants will be expected to undertake field assignments at short notice, capture compelling visual content, and deliver outputs within tight deadlines.
The overall objective is to set up a Long-Term Agreement to facilitate and expedite the process by which UNICEF in Afghanistan will hire photographers/videographers/editors as required for specific assignments.
PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES:
VIDEOGRAPHY SERVICES:
Responsibilities of the Consultant:
Number of working days for this consultancy is based on needs. This is a standby LTA for photo and video services. The successful consultants will be placed on a roster and will be contacted as/when needed. Duration of assignments will be discussed and agreed upon on a case-by-case basis.
Tasks/Service:
Deliverables/Outputs:
Unit of Measure
Photo shoot per day
As requested by the section, all-inclusive daily photo shoot. All- inclusive means the fee will include all expenses other than travel, accommodation, and subsistence.
Rate per day based on actual deliverables and report to the supervisor
Video shoot per day
As requested by the section, per day videography, broadcast quality complied b-roll with interviews, timecoded shortlists and transcribed interviews
Rate per day based on actual deliverables and report to the supervisor
Video Editing per day
As requested by the section, per day editing/post-production, including subtitling and script
Rate per day based on actual deliverables and report to the supervisor
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: [TOR - Consultancy]
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HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates may submit document required as following:
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Financial proposal to include:
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UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
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