Consultant - Migrants as Messengers - (MaM) Multimedia Content at International Organization for Migration - IOM

Ref No: CFCV2021/49
Organizational Unit: Migration Management
Classification: Consultant
Type of Appointment: Consultancy, 3 Months duration
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context

• Migrants as Messengers (MaM) is a peer-to-peer awareness-raising campaign that empowers young people in West Africa to make informed decisions about migration.
• The campaign is carried out directly by returned migrant volunteers who share honest accounts of their migration experiences with their communities and families. 
• Through interviews and on-the-ground activities, these volunteers engage their peers so they too can share their stories.
• Authentic storytelling, peer-to-peer engagement,  community activities,  and dissemination through social media and messaging platforms make these stories accessible to wider audiences, including local decision-makers,  community leaders,  religious leaders and potential migrants.
• This project captures the candid and emotional stories of returned migrants and their communities with an aim of countering messages of the smugglers.

Purpose

• To reinforce MaM Volunteers multimedia production skills and support IOM Nigeria Country Office’s on the production and post-production of good quality, well-structured, engaging and meaningful multimedia content to be posted on social media as part of boosting MaM visibility.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Edit raw videos / interviews produced by MaM Volunteers in Nigeria
• Subtitle the produced videos in English and/or pidgin;
• Provide constructive feedback to MaM Volunteers on content produced by them with the objective of supporting volunteers to improve their multimedia skills
• Accompany MaM Volunteers during content collection activities providing them close guidance on all technical aspects of multimedia production;
• Prepare and facilitate interactive and practical workshops on content creation focusing on the different aspects of multimedia production;
• Create and support the creation of generic b-rolls to support the production of more compelling videos; 
• All content produced by the consultant under the scope of the project, including but not limited to photos, raw videos, edited videos should be given to IOM.
• Upload and organize all the content created (raw and edited) on the specific sharepoint folders and other required platforms.
• Perform other required tasks as required

Measurable Output & Performance Indicators of the work assignment:

• Deliver  90 fully edited long and short videos
• Deliver B-Rollsfootage and upload on designated SharePoint
• In coordination with Digital Content Producer facilitate one multimedia training targeting volunteers from Edo, Delta and Lagos
• Develop and submit a multimedia toolkit for MaM volunteers

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• University Degree in Videography / video editing, Communication, or a  related relevant discipline from an accredited academic institution

Experience:

• At least three years of professional experience in Videography / Video editing, experience of editing using Premiere Pro
• Experience in conception, production and editing of mini-video documentaries; (Detailed individual portfolio -web links to produced videos - showcasing range of work should be provided);
• Experience covering & editing videos on social, humanitarian and development subjects
• Experience with IOM and /or other UN agencies and INGOs’;
• Fluency in oral and written (English & pidgin)
• Strong communication skills, and ability to liaise with various stakeholders, especially with government officials;
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Final and Premiere Cut;
• Good knowledge of filmmaking on smartphones and video editing on Kinemaster;
• Professional experience with In Design, Microsoft.

Languages:

• Fluency in oral and written English & Pidgin; knowledge of multiple languages advantageous.

Required Competencies
Values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates the ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies - Behavioural indicators:

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Others:

• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply