Open to External Candidates
Position Title : Consultant (Film Maker)
Duty Station : Bangkok, Thailand
Classification : Consultancy (All-inclusive fees of USD 3,600)
Type of Appointment : Consultancy Contract, 2 months
Desired Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 02 July 2019
Reference Code : CFCV029/2019
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.
- ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:
The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) “Promoting stability, well-being and harmony for Myanmar Muslim and host communities in Thailand” project aims to promote community stabilization for marginalized Myanmar Muslims and disadvantaged Thais in host communities in the provinces of Tak (Mae Sot), Ranong and Phang Nga.
The project aims to create stability and harmony by improving living conditions and access to services; standardizing response and care; and, creating coherence and predictability in policy, practice and programming that contribute to the overall wellbeing of this vulnerable group and its host community.
One element of this project is Communication and Visibility, which is to be realized by raising awareness about the programme’s objectives and activities amongst the targeted beneficiaries and stakeholders in the selected provinces.
By employing a Communication for Development (C4D) approach, the project aims to work with the communities to find solutions to problems that the beneficiaries face. Creating communication materials (such as videos) in relevant languages (Thai and Burmese) and promotional materials, (including t-shirts, bags, etc.) based on a C4D approach will help inspire behaviour change to better the living situation of the project’s beneficiaries.
- RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The objective of the assignment is to produce a short video that encourages positive and peaceful conflict resolution within the family to deter viewers from practicing domestic violence. The video will be used in trainings to model positive behaviour and inspire people to refrain from violence.
In line with best C4D practice, the script/storyboard of the conceptualized video must also be pre-tested with the target audience to ensure that the message and story is understood, relevant and attractive to the target audience. Feedback from the pre-testing sessions are to be shared with IOM and changes to incorporate the feedback from the target audience must be addressed in a revised storyboard ahead of filming.
Details on the assignment are as follows:
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Target audience
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Men, age 20-45, Myanmar migrants, Burmese speaking, Muslim, low socio-economic status, living in Mae Sot
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Number of videos
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1 short video
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Length
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Up to 3-4 minutes
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Languages
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Burmese with Burmese subtitles; Thai with Thai subtitles;
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Quality
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Suitable for digital distribution (particularly YouTube and Facebook)
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Genre
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Open to suggestions; potentially documentary/testimonial style but may also draw on elements like dramatization to ensure this video is appealing and interesting to the target audience.
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Desired change the video will have
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After watching the video, men will feel that violence is not a masculine thing, but rather a cowardice action. They should feel as though true leadership and strength lays in resolving problems peacefully.
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Call to action
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As of yet still undecided but along the lines of:
Save the family. Stop the circle of abuse.
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True strength is not to abuse others.
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Tone
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The tone should be positive and hopeful with a fresh vibe.
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Avoid
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- Shocking imagery (i.e. guns, chains, drugs)
● Race-based stereotypes
● Gender-based stereotypes
● References to specific countries, brands, companies or individuals
- A lot of text GFX in any language.
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Suggested Talent
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Open but should be someone the target audience can identify with (older male, Burmese speaking, Muslim)
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Distribution of the video
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- Online platforms (particularly Facebook)
- In addition to being hosted on the IOM Thailand Facebook page, the videos will be shared locally, so they can be shared via social media accounts of the target communities.
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Delivery of final video
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August 2019
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Background information
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As in any community, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or religion, there are instances of domestic violence in migrant communities in Mae Sot, where wives and/or children are facing physical abuse.
To help stem this problem, IOM wants to create a short video that re-creates the idea of masculinity and leadership, showing that real manliness means to control one’s temper, be kind and find peaceful solutions to family problems.
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- DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:
- Values
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- 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.
- Core Competencies
- 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.
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in producing high quality programs in Thailand.
- At least 10 PSAs, television commercials, and/or short documentaries completed.
- Conception of overall creative vision from story-board to final output.
- Ability to manage all aspects of the project, from story treatment to final output, including proposing and booking talent and securing any necessary filming permits.
- LANGUAGES:
- Fluency in English, Thai and Burmese are required.
Other:
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications along with a duly completed IOM Personal History Form to the IOM Bangkok Human Resources Unit at e-mail bkkrecruitment@iom.int by July 02, 2019 at the latest. The form can be downloaded from http://thailand.iom.int/sites/default/files/Recruitment/IOM%20Personal%20History%20Form%20with%20Declaration.xls Kindly indicate the reference code CFCV029/2019 followed by your full name in the subject line.
Applications should include: a) a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability; b) a curriculum vitae; c) a duly completed IOM Personal History Form (may be downloaded from http://thailand.iom.int/).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 18.06.2019 to 02.07.2019
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