Multimedia Consultant at International Organization for Migration

Terms of Reference – Multimedia Consultant

Position : Multimedia Consultant

Duration : Six months

Duty Station : Banjul, The Gambia

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Context:

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. IOM implements innovative projects aimed at young people and aspirant migrants through a Communication for Development (C4D) approach. One such project is Migrants as Messengers (MaM), which seeks to empower young people and potential migrants in West Africa make informed decisions about migration through peer-to-peer messaging.

The project started in three countries in November 2017 and expanded to seven countries in 2019 (Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, The Gambia, Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone and Liberia). It is carried out by volunteers using storytelling techniques to record and broadcast interviews with returned migrants and share these stories online and at community events.

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.

To further inform the implementation of the campaign, IOM is looking for an experienced multimedia consultant to provide oversight of the video production stream created by Volunteers deployed on the ground, to produce written stories on migration and to provide capacity building in videography to staff members. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Communication for Development (C4D) Officer and the overall supervision of Media and Communications Officer.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Objectives

The key objectives of the consultancy are four-fold:

· Mainstream the communication for development (C4D) approach into all digital and community engagement initiatives with Migrants as Messengers (MaM) Volunteers.

· Reinforce MaM Volunteers’ multimedia production skills and support IOM The Gambia on the production and post-production of good quality, well-structured, engaging and meaningful multimedia content.

· Implement and monitor awareness raising campaigns;

· Assist in the production of written and audio-visual public information material;

Tasks

The consultant is expected to conduct the following tasks:

· Edit raw videos/interviews produced by MaM Volunteers.

· Subtitle the produced videos in English.

· 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 and provide close guidance on all technical aspects of multimedia production.

· Develop a strategy for incorporating migration cross-cutting themes (e.g. reintegration, protection, mental health) into the content production plan.

· Prepare and facilitate interactive and practical workshops on content creation.

· Create and support the creation of generic b-rolls to support the production of more compelling videos.

· Ensure collection of consent through the Community Response App for each individual interviewee.

· Upload and organize all the content created (raw and edited) on internal folders or other required platforms.

· Produce public information material promoting empowering stories of returnees;

· Deliver trainings to build the audio-visual technical capacities of staff members.

· Perform other required tasks as required.

Key Deliverables and Outputs

Period: Month 1

Key Deliverable

· Supervise volunteers to collect at least 400 clips through the CR App

· Produce at least 14 quality edited videos

· Produce 3 short written stories of returnees, families or communities

· Deliver 1 technical training for volunteers and/or staff on video production and video editing using Kinemaster and/or Adobe PremierePro

Tangible and Measurable Output

· Collected/uploaded videos

· Edited videos

· Articles with photos and videos

· Training conducted

· Edited videos

· Articles with photos and videos

Period: Month 2

Key Deliverable

· Produce at least 14 quality edited videos

· Produce 3 short written stories of returnees, families or communities

· Deliver 1 technical training for volunteers and/or staff on video production and video editing using Kinemaster and/or Adobe PremierePro

Tangible and Measurable Output

· Edited videos

· Articles with photos and videos

· Training conducted.

Period: Month 3

Key Deliverable

· Supervise volunteers to collect at least 400 clips through the CR App

· Produce at least 14 quality edited videos

· Produce 3 short written stories of returnees, families or communities

· Produce one long story on migration

· Deliver 1 technical training on video creation using Adobe PremierePro for staff member

Tangible and Measurable Output

· Collected/uploaded videos

· Edited videos

· Articles with photos and videos

· Long story with photos and videos

· Training conducted

Period: Month 4

Key Deliverable

· Produce at least 14 quality edited videos

· Produce 3 short written stories of returnees, families or communities

· Deliver 1 technical training on video creation using Adobe PremierePro for staff member

Tangible and Measurable Output

· Edited videos

· Articles with photos and videos

· Training conducted

Period: Month 5

Key Deliverable

· Supervise volunteers to collect at least 400 clips through the CR App

· Produce at least 14 quality edited videos

· Produce 3 short written stories of returnees, families or communities

· Deliver 1 technical training on video creation using Adobe PremierePro for staff member

Tangible and Measurable Output

· Collected/uploaded videos

· Edited videos

· Articles with photos and videos

· Training conducted

Period: Month 6

Key Deliverable

· Produce at least 14 quality edited videos

· Produce 3 short written stories of returnees, families or communities

· Produce one long story on irregular migration

· Deliver 1 technical training on video creation using Adobe PremierePro for staff member

Tangible and Measurable Output

· Edited videos

· Articles with photos and videos

· Long story with photos and videos

· Training conducted

Performance Indicators

· Satisfactory completion of all tasks listed above;

· Timely submission of all key deliverables listed above;

· Adherence to IOM Brand Guidelines and other visibility requirements;

· Quality of written and audio-visual material.

Copyright and Utilization Rights:

The copyright of all video materials produced (raw and edited) taken during the assignment will belong to IOM.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

· Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Arts, Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Affairs or a related field with two years of relevant professional experience; or

· University degree in Communications, Journalism, Arts, Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Affairs or a related field with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

· Experience in digital content creation, including photography, videography, graphic design and editing;

· Experience in the application of the communication for development (C4D) approach;

· Demonstrated high competency as a writer and editor in English;

· Experience in the development, implementation and monitoring of community engagement initiatives is an advantage;

· Exposure to IOM’s institutional setting and or other international organizations is an advantage;

· Excellent grasp of migration dynamics in West Africa is an advantage;

· Work experience in delivering trainings is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French or a local language is an advantage.

Other:

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Female candidates with the above qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.