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

The consultant will provide videography support to develop a series of videos related to IOM Ukraine's Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Disability Inclusion Programme. The role involves producing short and long videos for capacity building, awareness-raising, advocacy, and communications, ensuring alignment with IOM standards and protection principles.

Responsibilities

• Produce eight videos: seven short videos (approx. 2-5 minutes each) and one longer video (approx. 20-25 minutes) covering MHPSS and Disability Inclusion themes.
• Deliver multi-format outputs: Full-length 16:9 (YouTube-ready), Social-media cut in 16:9, Reel/short format in 9:16, Square format 1:1 for platforms requiring it.
• Ensure rights-based, safe messaging: all content must reflect positive, non-stigmatizing, protection-sensitive communication on MHPSS and Disability Inclusion, in line with IOM branding and ethical standards.
• Provide bilingual versions: English with Ukrainian subtitles and/or Ukrainian with English subtitles, ensuring accuracy, readability, and accessibility.
• Use inclusive, respectful representation: portray persons with disabilities and MHPSS participants with dignity, avoiding stereotypes, tokenism, or distressing imagery.
• Follow informed consent procedures: obtain documented consent using IOM’s approved forms, ensuring participants understand the purpose, distribution, and potential risks.
• Ensure accessibility features: include high-contrast subtitles, clear audio, no flashing content, and simple on-screen text; ensure compatibility with screen-reader-friendly descriptions where relevant.
• Capture high-quality footage: stable shots, proper lighting, clean audio, colour correction, and professional editing consistent with IOM’s visual identity.
• Integrate core MHPSS themes: community-based support, coping strategies, resilience, safe spaces, peer support, and inclusive psychosocial practices.
• Highlight disability inclusion practices: universal design, reasonable accommodation, OPD engagement, accessible service points, and inclusive communication.
• Showcase donor-supported impact: demonstrate how donor contributions enable inclusive MHPSS services, community resilience, and improved accessibility.
• Align with international standards: CRPD, IASC MHPSS Guidelines, IOM Disability Inclusion Guidelines, and protection mainstreaming principles.
• Provide raw footage and editable files: deliver all source materials (raw clips, project files, graphics, audio) for IOM’s future use.
• Include graphics and captions: simple, accessible visuals aligned with IOM branding to reinforce key messages.
• Submit scripts and storyboards.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Film/Media Production, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent professional experience gained through continuous videography and documentary work.
• Over 8 years of experience in filming, editing, and producing high-quality video content across documentaries, reportage, institutional videos, cultural projects, and advocacy pieces.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage concept development, scripting, field planning, interviews, filming, sound recording, colour correction, editing, graphics, subtitling, and final delivery.
• Proven ability to produce concise, engaging videos for awareness-raising, public communication, and educational purposes.
• Advanced skills in editing, audio design, motion graphics, colour grading, and multi-format exporting using professional software (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects).
• Demonstrated ability to work in varied environments (urban, rural, international), including sensitive or protection-related contexts, with experience documenting social, cultural, and humanitarian themes.
• Previous comparable work with UN agencies, NGOs, or social-impact organizations is an asset.
• Experience working with diverse teams, communities, and international stakeholders; ability to translate complex topics into simple, accessible visual narratives.
• Excellent ability to conduct interviews, interact respectfully with communities, and incorporate feedback clearly and efficiently.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines.
• Capacity to operate autonomously while maintaining effective coordination with project teams.
• Availability of professional filming gear, audio equipment, and licensed editing software.
• Fluency in English is required. Ukrainian and/or Russian language skills are an advantage.

Skills

• Videography
• Video Editing
• Film Production
• Documentary Film Production
• Script Writing
• Field Planning
• Interviewing
• Sound Recording
• Color Correction
• Motion Graphics
• Audio Production
• Colour Grading
• Video Exporting
• Premiere Pro
• DaVinci Resolve
• After Effects
• Content Creation
• Awareness Raising Videos
• Public Communication Videos
• Educational Video Production
• Social and Humanitarian Documentation
• Community Engagement
• Project Coordination
• Deadline Management
• Use of Professional Filming Gear
• Use of Audio Equipment
• Licensed Editing Software

Languages

English, Ukrainian, Russian