The United Nations Environment Programme is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. It is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UN Environment Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
The consultant will support the Economics of Nature Unit (TEN). TEN hosts The Economics of Ecosystem and Biodiversity (TEEB), and the sub-initiative termed TEEB for Agriculture and Food (TEEBAgriFood). TEEBAgriFood seeks to provide a comprehensive economic evaluation of the “eco-agri-food systems” complex and demonstrate that the economic environment in which farmers operate is distorted by significant externalities, both negative and positive, and a lack of awareness of dependency on natural, human and social capital. The consultancy is in support of the EU-funded project entitled “The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Promoting a Sustainable Agriculture and Food Sector.’’
The consultant shall work under the overall supervision of Dr. Salman Hussain, Unit Head, the Economics of Nature Unit.
The consultant will be responsible for:
I Videography
• Research on Agri-Food initiatives in UNEP TEEB partner countries in consultation with UNEP TEEB Communications Specialist
• Production of video (script writing, videography, editing, audio balancing, sub-titling, format exporting, archiving raw and edited work etc.) according to UNEP standards. All videos produced must be of the highest quality to adequately represent the organization. The optimal standards are: 1080 25p/1080 29.97p or 30p. All material should be shot in 16:9, HD 1080. The consultant shall use his/her own HD quality video camera, sound equipment and professional editing software
• Edit the footage in line with the script agreed and approved by UNEP TEEB focal person and produce a professional quality package / report / PSA of broadcast quality
• Record and edit narration / voice over where needed in according with guidance from relevant UNEP TEEB focal person
• Embed sub-titles in the video as per need
• Audio balance the final product and convert it in formats for use on TV, radio, web
• Clearly identify location, name and age of interviewees, quotes and any relevant details
• Include appropriate UNEP TEEB branding and visual standards, crediting of UNEP TEEB ownership for the produced videos
• Archive the edited output in DV and DVD format along with professional log.
Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in Videography, Multimedia, Environmental Studies or related areas is required. A first university degree with a combination of two (2) years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Knowledge of video/audio editing tools is required.
Experience in documenting agricultural practices; conservation efforts and biodiversity is desirable
Previous work with UN System or International Organizations/NGOs is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in oral and written English is required.
