Photographer/Videographer

Project Context and Scope

In 2022 IOM started implementation of the regional ‘Labour Migration Programme – Central Asia’ funded by the Swiss Development and Cooperation Agency (SDC) with an overall goal to contribute to enhancing labour migration governance to better respond to employer and labour market needs while ensuring protection of migrant workers and enhancing development impacts in both countries of origin and destination. The project’s main target groups are the prospective migrant workers, migrant workers and their families, returning migrant workers, government agencies responsible for migration management, international labour recruitment, private recruitment agencies, private secto/employers, vocational education and training institutions, financial institutions engaged in remittance transfer services and remittance recipients.

The hired photographer/videographer will capture high resolution images of moments in action during IOM’s SDC project and other IOM’s different projects activities (50 pictures and three videos per month). 

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
  Labour Mobility, Policy and Data Unit, in the framework of “Labour Migration Programme in Central Asia” (Phase 1) funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC: LM0479.KG10.X:1:3:001. Tasks to be performed under this contract

The consultant is hired to deliver the tasks on a monthly payment basis. The tasks will likely include, but are not limited to the following:

• Attend the required activities IOM’s SDC project and other IOM’s different projects to take photos and videos;
• Produce at least 50 quality photographs and 3 videos and reels per month.
  • Images should be delivered in electronic format (.jpg, .png, .tiff, etc.). Digital images should be taken at a minimum 1800 high-resolution, be at least 300 dpi, and approximately 2500 x 1600 pixels each. Photograph size can vary from 4x6 to 5x7. The size of each photo: max 3 MB;
  • The video should be about three minutes long.

    The Photographer/Videographer shall coordinate well in advance the activities to be attended with the Programme Coordinator and the Media and Communications Specialist. Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

    • Monthly reports

      Education, Experience and/or skills required

      • At least 3 years progressive experience as a photographer and prior experience on taking photographs in undertaking similar work of projects/activities;
      • At least a high school certificate but possession of a degree or diploma or training in photo journalism will be an added advantage;
      • Must use own photography equipment capable of delivering high resolution jpeg or raw files (300 dpi at 2610 x 3900 pixels);
      • Must have the technical equipment needed for the shooting and editing including cameras, etc.;
      • Provide adequate lightening systems including camera light as well as any additional light equipment deemed necessary;
      • Should be able to take over the shooting of relevant photographs;
      • Should give creative input to the photo shooting overall;
      • Must guarantee timely delivery of photographs;
      • Ability to work under limited timing would be an asset;
      • Fluency in Kyrgyz and Russian; fluency in English is an advantage. IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.   Travel required
        • Yes, if the project activities are conducted out of Bishkek city. Travel costs will be covered by IOM Kyrgyzstan. Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
        • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
      • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
    • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.