Save the Children’s vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Save the Children started our work in Vietnam in 1990, and implements programs in the key thematic areas: Education, Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, Child Rights and Governance, Child Poverty, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Emergency Response. At present, Vietnam Country Office has programs in 22 out of 63 provinces in Vietnam.
Save the Children in Vietnam continues to develop innovative programming that reflects the overall strategic goal of measurably improving the survival, health, protection and development of Vietnam’s poorest children by strengthening the capacity of women and children, caring adults, communities and partner organizations.
Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all our personnel and programs are absolutely safe for children.
Child Safeguarding positioning statement:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
We are looking for a Vietnamese national for Consultancy service, with following information:
1. Objectives of the Consultancy
1.1 For photographers and ekip:
- Design ideas and prepare logistics for the photoshoot session. The shooting concept should be positive, brightly and child-friendly.
- Most of the photos should show close-up of smiling children’s faces.
- Taking photos of children with disabilities benefiting from the Child Sponsorship Program in Lao Cai: 10 children or less.
1.2 For the advocacy team:
- Using information, taken photos and/or videos provided by Save the Children to write news/articles about program’s activities and achievements in both English and Vietnamese.
- Publish news/articles to at least 5 online newspapers and 2 television channels, including VNExpress, Dantri, Vietnam News, Kenh 14, VTV1, VTV6, VTV4 and other online newspapers/ TV channels related to education, ethnic groups or society which have a huge number of viewers.
- The journalist can interview beneficiaries (children, family, teachers, community members) and Save the Children staff to collect information if needed.
2. Consultant’s responsibilities:
- The photography and advocacy team should consist of producer, photographer, stylist and journalist
- The team will work with our communications staff to develop the script and concept for the photoshoot
- Taking photos of the children with disabilities wearing uniforms (for example engineer, teacher, football player, fireman, police, etc.)
- Fully equipped equipment, such as cameras, lightning equipment, voice recorders (if needed), etc.
- Prepare logistics for the shooting session, including decoration and costumes for the kids.
- Design/edit the photos before submitting to Save the Children
- Follow Save the Children’s branding and Child Safeguarding Policy
- Submit the original and edited photos on time
- Follow the schedule
3. Expected Deliverables/outputs:
After finishing the photo-taking trip in Lao Cai, Save the Children must have:
- 15 selected photos for each child
- Links of at least 5 online newspapers and 2 television channels publishing/broadcasting of the Children with Disabilities intervention within the Child Sponsorship Program
- The final files for broadcasting on television
4. Duration/Timeframe: 16/7/2018 – 16/8/2018
After signing in the contract, the consultant will have 2 weeks to prepare logistics for the photoshoot. The tentative schedule for the photography trip in Lao Cai will take place in late July or early August.
5. Consultant’s Qualifications:
- Having background and knowledge in media and communication
- Having knowledge and strong experiences in taking photo and using photo editing software
- Having experiences on the impact area (Lao Cai)
- Ability to follow the schedule
- The journalist should be influence in English and Vietnamese.
Please send CV and a completed Application Form, contact of three referees and a covering letter in English addressing the list of competencies to: 4th Floor, Mercury Building, No. 444 Hoang Hoa Tham street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi or by Email: [email protected] [1]
For further information and how to apply, please go to our website [http://bit.ly/2JYeDQp]
The closing date for application is 5 pm on 29th June 2018.
Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs cannot be returned.
Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse, and our people are as diverse as the challenge we face. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.