Long term agreement (LTA) for the individual professional photographers in Kosovo

Long term agreement (LTA) for the individual professional photographers in Kosovo UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund Kosovo International International Consultant - Internationally recruited Contractors Agreement level Speaks English Application deadline: March 23, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool UNICEF is seeking professional photographers in Kosovo to establish a long-term agreement for photography services. The consultant will capture high-quality images that document UNICEF's programs and support advocacy efforts. Responsibilities include taking high-resolution photographs, providing captions, obtaining consent forms, and ensuring compliance with UNICEF's guidelines. The role requires a university degree in Fine Arts or related fields, proven photography skills, and experience in the UN/INGO sector. Candidate Requirements: University degree in Fine Arts or related field Proven photography skills Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Suites At least 4 years of professional photography experience Experience in UN/INGO sector Knowledge of ethical journalism and photography Willingness to travel for emergency missions Fluency in English Establishing an LTA for local consultants to provide professional photography services for UNICEF office in Kosovo. UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to Protection! Considering the high demand from donors for visibility and promotion of the interventions and activities in the field, as well as the lack of internal capacities on photography services, there is a need for external (consultant) professional photographer. The consultant under the guidance of Partnerships and Communication officer, will develop all professional photos as per UNICEF and the donor requirements. How can you make a difference? To capture high-quality images that effectively document UNICEF Kosovo’s programs, support advocacy, and communicate impact. In line with UNICEF’s communication and public advocacy strategy, the consultant will provide high-quality and creative photographs to support the documentation, communication and advocacy needs of the UNICEF Kosovo Programme Office. The key deliverables would be the following: Take high-resolution photographs (minimum resolution of 2000 x 3000 pixels: 6 mega pixels with zero compression in JPEG and/or PNG formats), according to UNICEF photography guidelines. Provide captions with locations and names for photos depicting 1-2 persons and small groups that don’t fall under the category of “mass.” Date when a photo is captured, and other relevant information should also be provided. All information, including the complete name of photographer, should be embedded in the metadata. Select the best photos related to each task (minimum of 15 and maximum of 30) in consultation with the Communications team. Photographs will be provided in raw format and optimized resolution via a file transfer service or an external memory medium. Photographs must be provided in high quality, suitable for printing, processing, or publishing. Obtain consent forms with complete information and duly signed by children’s guardians and stakeholders Take high-resolution photographs (minimum resolution of 2000 x 3000 pixels: 6 mega pixels with zero compression in JPEG and/or PNG formats), according to UNICEF photography guidelines. Provide captions with locations and names for photos depicting 1-2 persons and small groups that don’t fall under the category of “mass.” Date when a photo is captured, and other relevant information should also be provided. All information, including the complete name of photographer, should be embedded in the metadata. Select the best photos related to each task (minimum of 15 and maximum of 30) in consultation with the Communications team. Photographs will be provided in raw format and optimized resolution via a file transfer service or an external memory medium. Photographs must be provided in high quality, suitable for printing, processing, or publishing. Obtain consent forms with complete information and duly signed by children’s guardians and stakeholders. Responsibilities of the Consultant: The Consultant shall ensure that all required consent forms, releases, and permissions are obtained, properly documented, and submitted in accordance with UNICEF policies. The Consultant shall ensure that all photo files are delivered with correct labeling, captions, and embedded metadata as specified by UNICEF. The Consultant shall maintain confidentiality and data protection standards in handling images and personal information, in line with UNICEF data protection and child safeguarding policies. Responsibilities of UNICEF: Providing Guidance and Templates UNICEF shall provide the Consultant with standardized consent forms, release forms, and permissions of templates that comply with UNICEF policies and child safeguarding standards. UNICEF shall review submitted photographs to ensure compliance with labeling, captions, metadata standards, and visual guidelines. UNICEF shall ensure that all approved consent forms and photographic data are securely stored and maintained in line with organizational policies. UNICEF shall ensure proper archiving and retrieval systems