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UNICEF Viet Nam is one of the more than 190 UNICEF offices and part of the United Nations’ system in the country, working in close collaboration with the government of Viet Nam, subnational partners and UN agencies. UNICEF works Viet Nam since 1975, supporting our partners to ensure that every child is healthy, educated and safe from harm, therefore having the best start in life and a fair chance to reach her or his full potential and benefit from the country’s prosperity.

UNICEF Viet Nam requires high-quality photography services to document programmes, UN joint events, and advocacy initiatives. Visual assets are essential for communication, fundraising, and reporting, aligned with UNICEF’s ethical and visual guidelines. This consultancy is required as these functions are not part of regular staff duties but require specialized professional photography expertise.

Purpose of assignment:

To provide high-quality, ethically produced photography packages showcasing UNICEF-supported programmes and results for children in Viet Nam.

In emergency scenarios or activities that cannot be covered in any way, the capacity to provide video footage in addition to photo packages will be an asset. Candidates with this capacity are encouraged to reflect on their application.

The Consultants shall ensure effective and efficient provision of services, while maintaining full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, management of information and follow-up on deadlines and commitments.

UNICEF Programme Areas in Viet Nam including:

- Health & Nutrition

- Education & Early Childhood Development

- Child Protection & Justice for Children

- Social Policy & Child Poverty Reduction

- WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)

- Climate, Environment & Disaster Resilience

- Adolescent Development & Mental Health

- Digital Transformation & Safe Digital Access

- Governance & Public Finance for Children.

Objectives:

- Produce complete photography packages per UNICEF guidelines.

- Provide high-resolution, captioned, ethically collected imagery.

- Support rapid-response missions, including emergencies.

Major Tasks to Be Accomplished:

Responsibilities of the Consultant:

- Attend mission briefings.

- Mobilize on short notice.

- Travel to remote areas; operate drone when required.

- Capture RAW + JPEG high-res images (24–36 MP).

- Ensure compliance with UNICEF child safeguarding and consent.

- Provide edited, captioned, metadata-complete images.

Responsibilities of UNICEF:

- Provide briefs, access, coordination support, consent templates.

- Provide oversight and approval.

Deliverables:

1. High-quality RAW + JPEG images.
2. Edited selections.
3. Captions in English.
4. Signed consent forms.
5. Short-form video snippets when required.

Download File LTA_Photography_Services 2026.pdf

The LTA to be signed will have a fixed fee for two years, with possibility of extension for one more year. However, UNICEF does not guarantee that any quantity of services will be purchased during the term of the LTA as this will depend on forthcoming needs.

Whenever services are required, the lead programme would contact the top-ranking LTA (based on technical scores). Should this consultant not be available for the event, UNICEF will contact the second-ranked consultant and so on.

Upon receipt of this communication, the LTA consultant would have to confirm availability for the assignment. Upon review of the report, UNICEF will send the consultant a written communication confirming the requirement in the form of a work order sent by email.

The order will include details on the location of the project, number of hours to be worked and other practical details. Price of the order will be based on daily fee included in the LTA contract. After the work order has been sent, no further costs will be reimbursed by UNICEF (increased number of work hours) unless there is prior written authorization by UNICEF.

Once the services are completed and have been approved by UNICEF, the consultant will send the following documentation for payment purposes: a) complete invoice indicating number of working hours/ completed products b) copy of the UNICEF order for the assignment.

Payment will be made after completion of assignments and submission of final invoice for the actual work completed, subject to satisfactory performance.

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

- Education: University degree or equivalent in the field of multimedia/communication/marketing.

- Minimum five years of progressive relevant experience in photography and photo editing. Proven experience photographing children, communities, and sensitive contexts in Viet Nam.

- Good quality of previous work.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to facilitate and communicate effectively to technical and nontechnical audiences and contribute to an interdisciplinary team.

- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and make sound, informed decisions. On the other hand, ability to work effectively in team, under pressure and in crisis situations.

- Flexibility for rapid deployment on short notice.

- Fluent English (verbal and written) is a must.

Evaluation Criteria:

Technical evaluation: 80 points

1. Professional qualifications: 10 points

University degree or equivalent in the field of multimedia/communication/marketing.

2. Relevant professional experience: 20 points

- Minimum five years of progressive relevant experience in photography and photo editing.

- Proven experience photographing children, communities, and sensitive contexts in Viet Nam.

3. Technical capacity & equipment: 20 points

- Ability to produce high-resolution RAW + JPEG images meeting UNICEF technical requirements.

- Ability to operate professional photography equipment, including backup equipment for field assignments.

- Capacity to provide short-form video snippets when required, particularly for emergency or rapid-response assignments.

- Ability to deliver edited, captioned and metadata-complete image packages.

4. Portfolio quality & storytelling: 20 points

- Quality of previous work, including composition, lighting, colour, authenticity and storytelling.

- Evidence of ethical and respectful representation of children, communities and sensitive contexts.

- Demonstrated ability to produce image sets suitable for communication, fundraising, reporting, print, web and social media use.

5. Language, interpersonal skills and availability: 10 points

- Fluent English, including ability to provide captions and credit lines in English.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences and contribute to an interdisciplinary team.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently, make sound decisions, work effectively in a team, and remain available for rapid deployment on short notice.

The minimum overall qualifying score is 50% of the technical score. Only those candidates who meet the overall qualifying marks of 50 and will be considered technically responsive, and their financials will be opened.

Financial evaluation (20 points):

- The maximum number of points shall be allotted to the lowest Financial Proposal that is opened /evaluated and compared among those technical qualified candidates who have attained a minimum 50 points score in the technical evaluation. Other Financial Proposals will receive points in inverse proportion to the lowest price.

- The Contract shall be awarded to candidate obtaining the highest combined technical and financial scores, subject to the satisfactory result of the verification interview if needed.

Submission of applications:

1. A cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the qualifications and skillset of the candidate are relevant for this consultancy.

2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

3. Portfolio including clear examples of recent work.

4. Two recommendation letters and/or performance evaluation reports on similar work previously done with other organisations.

5. A financial proposal indicating professional fee as per the above template. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while saving.

Note: If the LTA includes the optional fees for travel assignments, then BSAFE Course: BSAFE (English) will be a mandatory course requirement to be added to the list of certificates to be uploaded at the time of application.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Individual National Consultancy: Long-Term Agreement for Professional Photography Services, Viet Nam