Call for Interest - Consultant (Video)

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and¿advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.  

The Global Communications and Advocacy Division (COM) leads the implementation of IFAD’s Communications and Advocacy Strategy and acts variously as facilitator, partner and leader with regards to delivery of IFAD’s internal and external communication work. COM has a team of expert staff in media relations, video production, writing, publishing, web, social and other digital media, graphic design, visual identity, photography, brand management, and internal communication to meet IFAD’s communication priorities. 

Post's organizational accountability 

IFAD is looking for qualified, experienced and motivated Communications professionals with specific areas of expertise to be part of its vetted roster of consultants. Rostered consultants will be called upon as needed to provide first-rate services to IFAD at its Rome headquarters and in its field offices. 

A roster is a pool of candidates who have already been vetted as viable candidates through the application process and who are ready for immediate selection. In some cases, candidates may be asked to take part in short interviews or assessments as part of the vetting process. Candidates who are successfully added to the roster may be selected for an upcoming assignment without having to undergo further application processes. Entry into the Communications Roster system, however, does not guarantee a contract with IFAD. Please see “Other Information” below for more details on the roster process and consultancy assignments at IFAD. 

Key Functions and Results  

Areas of expertise/experience required of Communication consultants may include: 

1. General Areas of experience:  
   • Progressive responsibility in the field of communication, public information, journalism, digital media (including social media and web content creation) and/or video production.  
   • Proven ability to conceptualize and implement strategic communications approaches to promote an organization's brand and visibility among target audiences. 
   • Demonstrated knowledge of specialized communications techniques and approaches, which may include, but is not limited to, generating stories, press releases, videos, social media content, publications, speeches, talking points and other communications materials that raise awareness of an organization’s work and mandate.  
   • Ability to advise on communications challenges, assess communications environments and opportunities, develop communications strategies, and manage implementation of communications activities.  
   • Experience working with the United Nations or a comparable international organization is desirable. 

      

     1. Specialised areas of expertise  

        Video 

        Experience:  

        Required: 

        • Experience directing, editing and/or shooting video content in a variety of field environments and situations, capturing personal stories, working with local staff, negotiating appropriate filming situations and taking responsibility for the accuracy and aesthetic quality of the materials gathered.  

          TORs 

          • Produce, direct, shoot and/or edit video content for a variety of internal and external audiences. 
          • If required, travel to IFAD-supported projects to gather footage, conduct interviews and capture stories; work closely with IFAD country offices to identify and negotiate appropriate filming situations. 
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          • Provide technical expertise and knowhow related to creation of IFAD video products including video news releases, feature stories, spots and multimedia productions.  
          • Pitch video stories and content to international broadcasters and relevant media outlets. 
          • Make recommendations and conceptualize, script and edit short social media video posts using archive materials. 

                 

            Job Profile Requirements  

            Applicants must meet the following requirements: