Consultant (MM / Videographer / Filmmaker) at the International Organization for Migration

Context

• The Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration Project, Overall videography and filmmaking support to assist in documenting reintegration stories and other stories within the projects**
• Working under the overall supervision of the Awareness Raising Officer, Lagos, and Public Information Officer, Abuja, the Consultant - Videographer will be responsible for filming and photography of stories of reintegration projects, community-based awareness-raising activities, Migration Governance in Edo, Delta, Lagos and Abuja.
• He or she will also be responsible for developing an e-photobook documenting the various activities and achievements of thematic areas under the EU-IOM joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration in Nigeria - reintegration, protection, counter-trafficking, data, migration governance, labour migration, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) and awareness-raising activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities
In collaboration with IOM Nigeria, the consultant is responsible for the following tasks:

• Film and edit 6 videos of 2 minutes each on IOM’s reintegration, community-based awareness-raising activities in Nigeria across Lagos, Edo and Delta states.
• Deliver final video, B-rolls, footage and photos with description filmed during the assignment for IOM’s media library through We transfer or Google drive and via hard drive
• Provide at least 80 edited high-resolution generic pictures of reintegration and activities of other thematic areas under the EU-IOM Joint Initiative in Nigeria both in jpeg and raw formats across Edo, Delta, Lagos and Abuja.
• Provide unedited shots that can be later used by IOM team, including legends
• Work in collaboration with IOM Nigeria in adhering to IOM and EU branding
• In collaboration with IOM Nigeria team, provide a detailed script/storyboard before footage to guide filming and photography. This will be reviewed by IOM and should be adhered to when filming
• Using photographs taken during the assignment and already existing pictures provided by IOM, develop a photobook documenting IOM’s activity under the EU-IOM Joint Initiative.
• Production of videos in English. However, where interviewee speaks pidgin or a different language, videographer to transcript and subtitle video in English
• Adhere to IOM’s protection principles on interviewing vulnerable persons
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned, including duty travel as requested.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• The consultant should have a minimum of five (5) years' operational experience in photography and filmmaking. Preference will be given to individuals who have experience working on in the humanitarian sector
• The consultant should have a minimum of five (5) years' professional experience with InDesign, Microsoft Publisher or any other document publishing tool;
• Good understanding of migration flows and dynamics in and out of Nigeria with attention to the Central Mediterranean route.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous work on migration-related issues
• Efficiency, flexibility, high level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives
• Excellent knowledge of English; Excellent knowledge of Adobe Final and Premiere Cut;
• IT Literate; Organizational Skills; Accuracy; Excellent coordination and communication skills; Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as supervise others; Flexible and able to work in a stressful and dynamic environment with limited resources.
• Computer proficiency including with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).