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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
Vacancy number: VNTAJC00615
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Dushanbe
Date of issue: 21 December 2018
Deadline for application: 18 January 2019 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (OSCE/Office) invites professional photographers to send their applications for inclusion in the OSCE roster of photographers. The professional photographers will be selected and included in the OSCE roster of photographers, who will provide their professional services upon request. Objective: Capture and provide high quality and high resolution images to cover the Office’s events and to depict field activities and projects for various print and digital communication products. Selected images and photo essays will be used in a variety of the Office’s communications products, including internal and external publications, leaflets, reports, and online communications. The photographer will be required to have his/her own equipment (professional cameras, lenses, flashes and all other necessary accessories) and be available for travel immediately as needed. These requests may come at short notice according to unpredictable and evolving needs. The photographer may also be requested, on occasions, to train and coach the Office’s staff members on improving their photography skills.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Produce high quality digital photos in JPEG and RAW formats, which are suitable for large-size colour printing; Provide creative input into all commissioned photoshoots. The purpose of the assignments will be discussed in advance with the representatives of the OSCE; Photos should have appropriate cropping, colour adjustments and other post-processing as agreed by the service requester; The photographer is responsible for pre-selecting a shortlist of the best images from each shoot. As a guideline, a minimum of 40 usable images should be submitted for each assignment; Transport to/from the photographer's base location may be provided by the Office. Otherwise, the photographer is responsible for her/his own travel arrangements; Prepare photographs for printing, if requested; Submit all final files to the Office; The photographer should observe the highest ethical standards while obtaining images and demonstrate professionalism and good manners while working on the Office's assignment; Upon the request of the Office, provide training or short coaching sessions to the Office’s staff to improve their photography skills.

Necessary Qualifications

		The candidate should at least have 5 years of experience as a professional photographer, with a portfolio of his/her own taken photos of development projects in Tajikistan (photography genre - documentary, landscape, photojournalism, portraiture, sport in motion, street photography and architectural). CV and the portfolio should be provided in the application; Work experience with international organizations, international NGOs or Government agencies in Tajikistan is required. At least three reference letters or evaluations from previous assignments should be provided in the application; Fluency in Tajik and Russian languages. Knowledge of English will be an asset; Flexibility to travel around Tajikistan on short notice.

Required competencies

		Core values Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work Core competencies Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

		The consultant will be remunerated commensurate with consultant’s experience and qualifications in accordance with OSCE established rates. Applicants should indicate whether they wish to be included in the OSCE Roster of Consultants for similar assignments.

How To Apply

		All applicants are required to apply using the OSCE offline application form that can be downloaded at https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form. The completed application form along with portfolio and recommendation letters should be submitted by e-mail to POiD-Recruitment@osce.org quoting the job title in the subject line or delivered in a sealed envelope addressed to the OSCE Human Resources Unit on the following address: 18/A Akhmadi Donish street, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Attn.: Roster of Professional Photographers.. Applicants who do not submit a completed OSCE's format application form will not be considered. Please note that the vacancy is open for competition only amongst nationals of Tajikistan. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the organization.