Media Consultant

Project Context and Scope

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) / UN Migration Agency is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1951 and is committed to the principle that humane and regulated migration benefits migrants and society.  

The \"Promoting the Inclusion of Internal Migrants in Green Renovation in Kyrgyzstan\" project has been initiated by IOM in 2023. The project's aim is to foster the involvement of internal migrants in the Kyrgyzstan Government's green renovation endeavours. To achieve this objective, the project enhanced the capacities of women beneficiaries, piloted green renovation designs in households, and conducted an awareness-raising campaign among migrant communities and the general populace regarding the availability of these designs and the advantages of green renovation.

As part of the project, green renovations were carried out in 12 households headed by women migrants. Through pilot grant support, a series of case studies and examples were developed to demonstrate how internal migrant women actively engaged in incorporating green features into their homes. These efforts helped raise awareness of the important role internal migrants can play in climate action and the shift toward a green economy.

The examples also highlighted practical approaches for integrating environmentally friendly elements into existing housing, outlining both the process and related costs, while ensuring alignment with minimum environmental standards. To further strengthen awareness, an analytical article featuring data and testimonials from project beneficiaries is planned.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Peace, Crisis Response and Operations Unit. The project: “Promoting the Inclusion of Internal Migrants in Green Renovation in Kyrgyzstan” (NC.0117).  Tasks to be performed under this contract
 

• Create and implement a media campaign plan for traditional and social media aligned with project objectives. 
• Develop a comprehensive content plan with key milestones, activities, and deliverables.
• Produce campaign visuals, videos, infographics, and social media content. Ensure quality copywriting and editing of produced content. 
• Produce press releases, four human-centered success stories, FAQs, educational materials, and other outreach materials to raise awareness and generate interest among diverse audiences.  Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
  • Final comprehensive report submitted in both Russian and English, summarizing all project activities, including documented lessons learned and recommendations. The report will include the number of campaign materials produced, number of events organized, number of influencers/bloggers engaged.
  • Media coverage and visibility report outlining the number of media articles (TV, radio, print, online), estimated reach of media coverage, number of press releases distributed and picked up by media outlets.
  • Social media report outlining the number of social media posts published (by platform), reach and engagement rate, number of followers gained during the campaign, number of mentions, performance of paid promotions. 
      Education, Experience and Skills
    • Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Media/Journalism or another related field; 
    • At least 3 years of experience in media/communications sector;   
    • Meticulous attention to details; 
    • Proven communication skills, with a strong command of Kyrgyz and Russian language; 
    • Proven writing and editing skills, with a strong command of English language.  
       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
      • At least one trip to Osh will be required and all related costs to be covered by the Consultant.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.