Background
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global healthcare provider and advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. In humanitarian crises, IPPF and its Member Associations (MAs) deliver life-saving sexual and reproductive healthcare services to women, girls and marginalised communities – often under extremely challenging circumstances.
To support this work, IPPF is seeking to establish a pool of talented, experienced ad-hoc video editors to produce short-form, social-forward video content. These videos will showcase humanitarian responses and human-interest stories from the ground in a way that is emotionally engaging, ethically sound, and aligned with IPPF’s brand and values.
Scope of Work
Editors in the pool may be contracted on an ad-hoc basis to edit footage provided by into short, impactful videos (typically 30 seconds to 3 minutes). This may include:
– Storyboarding or light scripting support. Experience in also copywriting for social films desirable
– Selecting and sequencing footage for emotional impact and clarity
– Basic graphics and text overlays (e.g. subtitles, names, statistics)
– Sound design and background music
– Colour correction and visual polish
– Output of multiple formats (e.g. vertical for reels, horizontal for YouTube)
– Ensuring ethical representation of people and stories
Deliverables
Deliverables will vary depending on the brief, but typical outputs include:
– 1–3 minute social media films
– Vertical 60-second reels
– Short montage or trailer-style videos
– Final versions in multiple formats (MP4, square/vertical etc.) for different platforms
Each assignment will be accompanied by a short creative brief from IPPF, outlining messaging, tone, audience, and format specifications.
Required Skills and Experience
– Proven experience editing social-first short-form video content for international charities or humanitarian organisations.
– Strong storytelling sensibility, especially around sensitive topics (e.g. sexual reproductive health and rights, conflict, displacement)
– Proficiency in editing software and access to own software subscription (strong preference for Adobe Premiere Pro)
– Experience editing for social media-first campaigns (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)
– Familiarity with ethical storytelling in humanitarian contexts
– Ability to work quickly and independently under tight deadlines
– Knowledge of humanitarian issues, particularly in SRH, is an advantage
Location
– International, remote, flexible is working possible.
– A strong internet connection is required for downloading content.
Contract Type and Duration
This is not a full-time or retainer position. Editors will be contracted on a per-project basis depending on availability, style-fit, and relevance to the brief. Being in the pool does not guarantee work but indicates you are a preferred vendor for IPPF humanitarian projects.
Fees
Please indicate professional fees as a daily rate, in USD excluding VAT. Where applicable, VAT should be shown separately.
How to apply
Application Requirements
Editors who wish to be included in the pool should submit the following:
– A **short cover letter (**max 1 page) outlining your location, relevant experience including the typical turnaround time to complete editing of a 1-minute social media video with subtitling and basic graphics (assuming all materials provided)
– Portfolio of at least 3 relevant video examples, preferably for humanitarian or NGO clients. Please clearly state your role in the film production.
– Expected Daily rate and indication of availability. Please indicate professional fees as a daily rate, in USD excluding VAT. Where applicable, VAT should be shown separately.
– CV
Submission and Deadline
Application materials should be sent to submitted to Eseaorjobs@ippf.org with the subject line “Application: Humanitarian Video Editor Pool”.
Deadline: 25th January 2026, with rolling review. Please apply early as this pool may close early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates openly living with HIV. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity.
Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply.