Photographer

Result of Service
- The Photographer is expected to deliver a professional, well-documented visual record of the aforementioned Ministerial Meeting, supporting media outreach, social media, and legacy documentation. Images will be used by UN-Habitat and partners across digital and print platforms.
- Work Location
- Belém, Brazil
- Expected duration
- One (1) month**Responsibilities**:

- Background The main mandate of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is to promote sustainable development of human settlements and policies conducive to adequate housing for all. Within this framework, UN-Habitat supports central and state governments, as well as local authorities and other partners for the implementation of the Habitat Agenda, the 2030 Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer, more inclusive, compact, integrated, resilient and connected places with better opportunities where everyone can live with dignity. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society, and the private sector to help build, manage, plan and finance sustainable urban development. As the world faces escalating climate risks, urban areas are at the centre of both the challenge and the solution. In this context, UN-Habitat plays a leading role in linking climate policy with local implementation. At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, UN-Habitat will co-host the fourth Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change in partnership with the COP30 Presidency and the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions. This meeting will take place on 11 November 2025, at COP’s Blue Zone. The Ministerial Meeting will bring together ministers, mayors, multilateral institutions, and development finance actors to accelerate multilevel climate action. It includes high-level plenary sessions, thematic roundtables, and a press conference. The meeting is expected to generate policy announcements and media coverage, positioning cities and regions as key drivers of climate action. To support visual storytelling and media engagement, UN-Habitat is seeking a professional photographer to document the event with high-quality images suitable for press, digital publication, and social media. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Photographer reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Photographer will support the initiative, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Capture high-resolution photographs of the Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change and other relevant events that UN-Habitat is leading on 11 November 2025, including: a. Belém High-Level Roundtables. b. High-Level Closing Plenary featuring up to 1,000 participants including 100 high level speakers. c. Informal networking and bilateral meetings. d. Visuals of the venue, audience, branding and side interactions. b) Deliver a curated selection of 200-300 edited, high-quality images in both high-resolution (for print) and web-optimized (for digital) formats. c) Organize and name files systematically and provide full image credits and caption suggestions for select images. d) Ensure timely delivery of a small batch of 10-15 preview images of the Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change and other relevant events that UN-Habitat is leading on 11 November 2025, for immediate media use and post-event coverage. e) Coordinate with UN-Habitat and COP30 communications teams to ensure key moments, speakers, and branding are adequately captured. f) Use their own equipment (cameras, lenses, lighting, memory cards, batteries, etc.) and take responsibility for its transport, setup, and use. g) Secure accreditation to access the Blue Zone of COP30 in advance. The photographer is responsible for ensuring their own registration and access permissions and for all travel related logistics. h) Ensure all material is delivered to UN-Habitat in accordance with UN ethical standards and data protection policies. The consultant will be responsible for completing all courses and training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor. The security course BSAFE, from UNDSS, is required to be accredited during the first month of employment. The consultant will be responsible for his/her own security, so the person should get familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and comply with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System. Outputs/Work Assignment The Photographer shall assist the coverage of the event, according to the stated responsibilities and the delivery of the following product: Product 1: Curated image selection o 10-20 photos delivered on the same day for immediate media use o 200-300 edited high-resolution photos delivered in two versions (print + web) Deadline: 17 November 2025
- Qualifications/special skil