Videographer (MHPSS and DI awareness and capacity building), Consultant at IOM

Kyiv, , Ukraine -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Videography, Video Editing, Scriptwriting, Storyboarding, Sound Design, Color Grading, Motion Graphics, Interviewing, Pre-production Planning, Field Production, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Documentary Filmmaking, Social Media Content Creation, Data Management

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Project Context and Scope: IOM Ukraine operates a comprehensive Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programme that integrates emergency response, recovery, and long-term resilience-building. Psychological consultations are provided through mobile psychosocial teams, including psychological first aid, and focused counseling. The programme also implements a wide-scale community-based MHPSS approach grounded in the IOM Manual on Community-Based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies and Displacement, in the Guidance Integrating MHPSS into Peace and in other resources. This includes: structured psychosocial activities such as art, music, crafts, excursions, and sports to foster community resilience; capacity-building and awareness-raising initiatives for local actors and community organizations; integration of MHPSS into livelihood frameworks, including emotional support and life skills development; structured interventions like Equine-Assisted Psychosocial Support and tailored support for persons with disabilities, including survived to amputation, supported by manuals and visual materials. The consultant is expected to provide videography support toward the development of: 1) One concept note for the production of eight videos related to IOM MHPSS and Disability Inclusion Programme in Ukraine. 2) 7 short videos (3-5 minutes) for MHPSS and Disability Inclusion capacity building, awareness-raising and advocacy (e.g., beneficiary stories, service pathways, promotion and positive coping messages), adapted for social media and internal/external communications (full version YouTube-ready, 16:9 and social media cut, reel/short format, 9:16 or 1:1). The videos may cover the following contents: 1 - MHPSS community-based programme in Ukraine (2022-2026) 2 - MHPSS response to displacement in war-affected Ukraine 3 - MHPSS integration into social cohesion and peacebuilding 4 - MHPSS support to veterans’ transition from military service to civilian life 5 - MHPSS and livelihood integration 6 - Equine-assisted psychosocial support programme 7 - Disability inclusion at IOM Ukraine 3) 1 longer video content (20-25 minutes) to support promoting how IOM Ukraine delivers safe, accessible, and evidence‑based MHPSS services for conflict‑affected populations, including persons with disabilities, by illustrating the psychosocial needs emerging from the crisis, demonstrating how inclusive and community‑based MHPSS approaches reduce distress and strengthen resilience, showcasing the impact of donor‑supported interventions, reinforcing IOM’s alignment with international standards and stakeholder priorities, and motivating staff, partners, and OPDs to integrate MHPSS, disability inclusion and rights‑based practices across all stages of programming. The content and scope of the videos may be further framed and confirmed during the first part of the consultancy and in consultation with the programme focal point staff. The consultant is expected to: * Conduct pre‑production planning: define objectives, key messages, audiences, and storylines; prepare scripts, interview guides, and storyboards for IOM review and approval. * Coordinate internally and externally: liaise with IOM programme teams, Communications Unit, field staff, OPDs, community representatives, authorities, and partner organizations to ensure access, alignment, and smooth implementation of filming and photoshooting activities. * Coordinate logistics and field missions: plan and schedule field visits, interviews, and photoshoots in collaboration with IOM focal points and partners, ensuring safe access and operational feasibility. * Ensure informed consent: obtain written consent from all individuals featured in videos or photos, using IOM’s approved consent procedures and ensuring participants understand purpose, use, and distribution. * Prepare technical equipment: ensure all cameras, audio devices, lighting, storage, and backup systems are ready and functioning prior to field deployment. * Capture high‑quality field footage: film activities, services, and community interactions in line with IOM’s protection principles, ensuring respectful, inclusive, and non‑stigmatizing representation. * Conduct structured interviews: record interviews with staff, partners, OPDs, and beneficiaries using safe, non‑intrusive methods, ensuring clear audio, stable framing, and a supportive environment. * Record contextual B‑roll: gather supplementary footage (environment, activities, interactions, facilities) to support narrative flow and visual coherence. * Manage and secure data: label, store, and back up all footage, audio, and photos in accordance with IOM data protection and confidentiality standards. * Edit and produce final videos: assemble narrative sequences, apply colour correction, sound design, motion graphics, subtitles, and branding elements; ensure accessibility and rights‑based messaging. * Submit drafts for review: provide interim cuts, scripts, and graphics to IOM for feedback; incorporate comments and ensure compliance with branding, protection, and donor visibility requirements. * Finalize and export deliverables: deliver all videos in required formats (16:9, 9:16, 1:1), with bilingual subtitles, and provide raw footage, editable project files, graphics, and audio. * Obtain final clearance: secure approval from IOM Communications, programme teams, and donor visibility focal points prior to release. * Prepare for dissemination: prepare final files for publication across IOM platforms (YouTube, social media, websites) and for use in trainings, advocacy, and donor reporting. * Archive all materials: ensure proper archiving of all video and photo assets for future adaptation and institutional use. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Response, Recovery, Resilience (3R), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).

Responsibilities

The consultant will produce a series of short and long-form videos to raise awareness and build capacity for MHPSS and Disability Inclusion programs in Ukraine. This includes managing the entire production lifecycle from concept development and field filming to final editing and dissemination.