Visual Communications Consultant at Population Services International

Population Services International Nigeria (PSIN) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We are a diverse group of over 5,000 entrepreneurial development professionals located in over 40 countries committed to making it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire. PSI is using its global presence and 50+ years of experience to help reimagine healthcare. We are working to shape market systems, shift policy and funding, and strengthen global capacity to better support consumer empowered healthcare.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Visual Communications Consultant

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Project: DISC Project
Reporting to: Program Operation Lead
Timeframe: July 2025 - Sept 2025 (with potential for extension)

About the PSI and DISC Programme:

• The Delivering Innovation in Self-Care (DISC) project seeks to enhance its visual storytelling and communications through high-quality, representative photography and video content that highlights the project's impact.
• This includes generating content for the DISC website, donor engagement, reports, and a new regional demand generation video.

About the assignment:

• To support DISC Nigeria’s communications goals, the consultant will deliver high-quality photos and video footage that showcase project activities and impact, ensuring alignment with PSI’s branding and ethical standards.

Scope of work and specifications
Objectives:

• To provide professional-grade photography and videography support that accurately showcases DISC Nigeria’s activities, partners, and community impact in alignment with the DISC 2.0 communication priorities.

Key Responsibilities
Photography (by July 2025):

• Capture and submit at least 4–5 high-resolution, professional-quality photos that illustrate key DISC activities in Nigeria, including:
  • Community mobilization and health worker engagement
  • Clinic activations and client interactions
  • DMPA-SC self-injection by clients
  • Data collection processes and supply chain distribution
• Ensure all photos meet PSI’s branding and ethical consent guidelines.
• Deliver final edited images in JPEG or PNG format with full metadata and signed consent forms.

Video Footage Collection (by August 2025):

• Record and submit high-quality raw footage of representative DISC demand generation activities, to contribute to a new regional 5–8 minute video.
• Participate in storyboard development and align captured content with strategic priorities.
• Submit labelled raw video files (MP4 preferred), b-roll, and associated documentation.

Routine Photography System Support:

• Propose and help establish a practical, quarterly system for collecting high-quality visual content from local partners.
• Provide an inventory summary of visual documentation capacity among DISC partners and recommend improvements where needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• The consultant must be prepared to travel within Nigeria as needed and use personal professional-grade equipment to deliver high-quality visual content.

Equipment Requirements

• The consultant must own and use professional-grade equipment, including but not limited to:
  • DSLR or mirrorless camera with a minimum resolution of 20 megapixels (e.g., Canon EOS R, Nikon Z6, Sony Alpha series)
  • High-quality lenses, including a portrait lens (e.g., 50mm or 85mm f/1.8) and a zoom lens (e.g., 24-70mm or 70-200mm)
  • Professional audio recording gear for video capture
  • Video-capable camera capable of shooting Full HD (1080p) or 4K footage
  • Portable lighting gear or reflectors for low-light conditions
  • Tripod and gimbal stabilizer for smooth video shots
• Reliable editing software (e.g., Adobe Lightroom, Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro)

Program Oversight and Strategic Management:

• The consultant will work closely with the DISC Nigeria Country Lead and PSI’s global communications team to ensure all visual outputs align with strategic objectives and storytelling priorities.

Operational Support and Quality Assurance:

• The consultant will ensure all photos and videos meet professional quality standards, adhere to ethical guidelines, and are delivered in required formats with proper documentation.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• The consultant will track and report work hours and deliverables monthly, maintaining records of signed consent forms and ensuring transparent documentation.

Liaison with Partners and Stakeholder:

• The consultant will coordinate with local partners to schedule shoots, obtain informed consent, and support efforts to improve routine photography systems where needed.

Program Transition and Close-Out Support:

• The consultant will ensure all visual assets, metadata, and consent forms are organized and handed over to PSI Nigeria to support sustained use beyond the consultancy period.

Deliverables:

• 4–5 edited, high-resolution photographs (by July 2025)
• Raw, labelled video footage with signed consent forms (by September 2025)
• Brief routine photo submission plan and partner capacity summary (by August 2025)
• Monthly summary of hours worked, and outputs delivered
• The consultant will report to the DISC Nigeria Country Lead and coordinate closely with PSI’s Global External Communications team.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in professional photography and videography
• Strong visual portfolio in development, public health, or humanitarian storytelling
• Strong social media presence and experience with content creation
• Demonstrated knowledge of ethical photography and informed consent practices
• Full ownership and demonstrated use of high-quality equipment as specified above
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and travel within Nigeria as needed

Level of Effort (LOE):

• Up to 20 hours per month.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2025; 1600hrs Nigeria Time.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents to: procurementbids@psinigeria.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note
Technical proposal:

• Detailed cover letter expressing interest in this assignment, including full contact details (name, tel. e-mail), and physical address.
• Clear understanding of the assignment/interpretation of the TORs and methodology to be used for the assignment.

Consultant’s detailed CV including the following:

• Evidence of undertaking similar consultancy work during the last 5 years, attach at least three (3) for reference.
• Email and telephone contacts of at least three relevant references.
• Should be in English language.

Financial Proposal:

• Provide a competitive daily rate (The rate should be quoted in Nigerian Naira) to perform the assignment, including all the chargeable taxes.