A call for proposals from UNICEF in Geneva:

Short-form film-making workshops, network and website and social media production consultancy with UNICEF Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States Regional Office, Geneva

An institution with a proven capacity to manage a highly-complex set of inter-related film-making training, online networking, social media and website production activities is required by UNICEF Central and Eastern Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States Regional Office (CEE/CIS). Those institutions applying for this contract must be able to deliver ‘OneMinutesJr’ or youth video-production workshops, manage online youth networks and update our regional office website and social media outlets with multimedia contents on a daily basis. Those applying must be able to supply the services using Red Dot content management software, Dreamweaver and be fully conversant with the latest video editing and multimedia web-publishing technology.

The institutional experience and skills which must be demonstrated are: • A proven track record in managing and delivering ‘OneMinutesJr’ workshops for teenagers; • Knowledge of children’s issues and UNICEF activities in the CEECIS region an asset; • Impeccable English-language skills and conversational knowledge of Russian; • Proven track record in website design and management; • Familiar with Dreamweaver, Red Dot content management system and video editing software; • At least five years of progressively responsible experience creating websites and of creative web maintenance; • Demonstrated experience in content provision for social media • Availability to attend meetings in UNICEF’s CEE/CIS Geneva office; • The ability to set up video-hosting services if, and when, required.

The institution must demonstrate that it has the flexibility and adaptability to respond to the constantly changing needs of a busy UNICEF region and with an ability to work in an international environment.

The services are required to be delivered with almost daily personal contact with our Geneva office. Those institutions interested should submit as separate documents i) their institutional track record and technical qualifications & ii) their rates of pay/fees structure. Please ensure your submission is clear and concise. Both documents can be sent in one envelope. Submissions should be addressed to: E Zimianina, Communication Assistant at ezimianina@unicef.org or c/o UNICEF CEE/CIS, Palais des Nations, CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland, by a deadline of January 7, 2013.