Consultancy services for production of a documentary film in the field of Community Engagement and Policing, IOM Moldova

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Reference code:  SVN2024-24

Open to External Candidates

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

1. Nature of the consultancy: Provision of consultancy services for production of a documentary film in the field of Community Engagement and Policing.
2. Project Context and Scope:

Within the framework of the “Strengthening National Policing Capacity in the Republic of Moldova” project, IOM is supporting the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the General Police Inspectorate (GIP) in ensuring implementation and promotion of the community engagement and policing (CEP) concept to encourage active cooperation between residents and law enforcement, to foster collaboration between citizens, migrants, and Community Police for a safer Moldovan society, as well as to protect and respect fundamental rights and freedoms.

As part of this initiative, a series of awareness campaigns will be conducted. One of these campaigns includes creating a documentary film on community engagement and policing. The film will showcase the concept in action by focusing on the daily routines and duties of police officers and interaction with community members.

This assistance will be tailored to the needs and requirements of national authorities, utilizing a consultative and technical approach. This activity will encompass the development of the documentary film's concept, the filming process, and the post-production phase.

3. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing Migration Governance, Immigration and Border Management
4. Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment First deliverables:

Under the present Terms of Reference, IOM Moldova is seeking a qualified and experienced national expert in film production who, under the overall guidance of the IOM Chief of Mission and Programme Coordinator – Migration Governance, and the direct supervision of Programme Officer/IBG Unit, and in coordination with the IOM Moldova’s Media and Communications Unit, will be working on the following:

1. Elaborate and present the documentary film’s concept, script and shooting timeline in collaboration with IOM departments, national authorities, relevant stakeholders;
2. Collaborate with the General Inspectorate of Police to identify the main characters and set up and perform the interviews;
3. Participate in-country working travels to attend community forums and awareness raising campaigns, in order to capture relevant footage;
4. Organize and carry out the recording, editing, scripting and mixing of the documentary film;
5. Perform editing and post-production, incorporating IOM and GIP feedback, including the addition of subtitles in Russian and English versions. Translation of the subtitles will be provided by IOM Service Providers;
6. Coordinate with relevant IOM departments for final product’s clearance.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

Payment Modalities

The consultant will deliver his services online, or in-person as necessary.

The payment will be made in one instalment, upon submission of the last deliverable (Deliverable 2).

The consultant must adhere to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Data Protection Principles (IN/138) and maintain confidentiality.

The consultants will be responsible to follow IOM writing guidelines and latest glossaries in all given assignments for accurate translation.

5. Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

     The consultants’ performance will be evaluated against the following criteria:

1. Satisfactory completion of tasks indicated in this TOR
2. Feedback from the stakeholders
3. Quality of the deliverables presented

EDUCATION

Studies in Journalism or Communication, Film and Media Studies

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 (five) years of relevant film production experience.
• Prior work experience with international organisations in film production.
• Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with counterparts and colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

       LANGUAGES

For this position knowledge of Romanian and Russian languages is mandatory.

6. Travel required

Travel to the Republic of Moldova regions for the organization of documentation activities and shootings of the interviews with the involved protagonists will be required in the scope of this activity.

7. Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency maintain 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this special vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested applicants are invited to send CV and Cover Letter in English to: hrchisinau@iom.int

Please, indicate the position you are applying for and reference code in the subject line of your message.

Closing date for applications is 20 December 2024.

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts the applications duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 13.12.2024 to 20.12.2024