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 Duties and 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 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 skills Education Required:
• Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Film Studies or related fields is required. Work experience
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in photography is required, with portfolio provided upon request.
• Experience with non-profit organizations is desirable.
• Familiarity with and interest in urban and social issues and global development agenda of the Organization is desirable.
• Previous experience working in the Brazilian context is desirable. Skills
• Proficiency in the use of software such as Adobe Lightroom or Adobe Photoshop is required.
• Good computer skills in Windows, as Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Web search engines is required.
• Good understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) and its different dynamics and characteristics for adequate application of graphic design products is required.
• Experience related to the UN and/or any other international agency is desirable. Competencies
• Professionalism: Experience working in an inter-institutional environment, project management, monitoring-evaluation; approaches and strategies regarding good urban governance and local and regional development.
• Planning and organization: Professional approach to work, strong sense of responsibility, operate with minimal supervision; proven organizational skills and ability to manage a workload efficiently and within set deadlines.
• Communication: Ability to write clearly and effectively; listen to others, interpret messages correctly and respond appropriately; show openness in information sharing and keep everyone informed; solid abstract reasoning skills together with a proven capacity to write documents for diverse audiences.
• Teamwork: Ability to work with teams, demonstrate leadership, conflict management and consensus facilitation skills; ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment, and to respect diversity; sensitivity to the main streaming of vulnerability; willingness and ability to work in difficult environments. Knowledge Management
• The person must know the processes, procedures, and norms of UN-Habitat, to guarantee an adequate quality of the activities described above, following the standards of the organization.
• The person will propose formats and procedures that allow the efficient implementation of the activities related to the project development.
• The person must know the file of the Office, work with it, and ensure its proper maintenance, accessibility for all staff, and due updating.
• The person will prepare databases related to the project running.
• The person will make sure that all relevant technical information will be adequately shared with the correspondent staff.
• The person will ensure that all produced material will be fit-for-purpose and delivered, in an organized way, for posterior consultation and use of the Agency.
• The person will only share the information produced with the team agency, assuring the privacy of the content. Languages - English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, and Spanish is the working language of the Regional Office.
• For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
• Good command in oral and written Spanish and Portuguese is desirable. Additional Information Travel details Not applicable. Remuneration USD 2,000 (Total net amount) LICA 1 UNOPS Salary Scale The consultant will receive a total amount of USD 2,000, according to the following schedule:
• Payment 1 (100%): Upon delivery and approval of Product 1 (USD 2,000). Notes Appointment against this post is on local basis and only nationals from Brazil or external candidates who hold a visa in Brazil may apply. The extension of this contract is subject to availability of funds and/or performance. Any contract extension is not automatic. It is required for all the curricular information to be inserted in the system, which may take a few hours. Only complete applications in English will be considered. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applications should be submitted through INSPIRA and must include all documents required at the system, please be ready to include the following information at the "Candidate Profile" (CP) at Inspira:
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• Educational Background (incl. dates)
• Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
• Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
• Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)* * Please note that Internships, self-employment and part-time count as 50%. In addition to it, note experience not relevant to the position will not be considered. All applications should be submitted to: Inspira UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning people or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.

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