Creation of Animated Explainer Video on the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum

Host entity: UNHCR Bulgaria

Application deadline: 17/09/2026

Mission and objectives

UNHCR Bulgaria assists the authorities and civil society organisations working directly or indirectly on the protection of refugees and supports the further development of the national protection system within the ever-evolving pan-European asylum system.

On July 22, 1993, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria concluded a formal agreement under which the UNHCR's mandate in the country was launched.

Previously, in the post-1990 period, around 20 people were granted status under the UNHCR mandate, through a procedure in which interviews were conducted by the Bulgarian Red Cross and status determination was carried out at UNHCR headquarters in Geneva.

Historically, the Bulgarian people are known for their traditional sense of hospitality and asylum to persecuted persons from other countries. At the beginning of the 20th century, people banished from Armenia, Russia and Eastern Thrace, as well as people from countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia, fleeing repression during the anti-colonial and liberation struggle after the 1950s, were found refuge.

Bulgaria laid the legislative foundations for the protection of refugees with the ratification of the 1951 Geneva Convention and the New York Protocol thereto in 1967 with the publication of the relevant texts in the State Gazette No 88 of 15 October 1993.

Assignment context

The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR is a global organization dedicated to protecting people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and persecution. Operating in 122 countries, UNHCR provides life-saving assistance, safeguards fundamental human rights, and helps displaced individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Since the full-scale invasion in Ukraine in February 2022, Bulgaria has played a vital role, receiving large numbers of forcibly displaced persons. Currently, over 70 000 refugees from Ukraine reside in the country.
Under its mandate, UNHCR leads and coordinates the Inter-Agency Refugee Response for the Ukraine Situation in Bulgaria, in alignment with the Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRP). This coordinated effort is carried out in close collaboration with the Bulgarian government and humanitarian partners.
In the same time Bulgaria, plays a key role as EU external border, as people arrive from conflict and persecution predominantly from the Middle East region.
Challenges such as limited integration prospects and socio-economic barriers continue to affect long-term inclusion and refugees’ self-reliance.
UNHCR supports the Bulgarian government in aligning national policies and legislation with international and EU standards, promoting a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder, whole-of-society approach to refugee response.

Task description

UNHCR Bulgaria is seeking one Online Volunteer to create two short, animated explainer videos that presents key information about the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, with a particular focus on the rights of asylum-seekers and refugees during the asylum procedure, as well as videos addressing the needs of people with temporary protection.
The purpose of the videos is to help explain legal and procedural information in a clear, engaging, and accessible way for people seeking international protection.
UNHCR Bulgaria will provide the script, legal content, key messages, branding guidance, and any relevant visual materials. The volunteer will be responsible for translating this information into an engaging animation that is easy to understand for a broad audience.

The selected Online Volunteer will:
• Develop a storyboard or visual concept based on content provided by UNHCR Bulgaria for the two separate videos.
• Produce two separate videos, a 2D animated explainer video or motion graphics video (approximately 2–4 minutes).
• Create clear and accessible visualizations of legal and procedural information as per the provided script, information and guidance by UNHCR.
• Incorporate feedback from the UNHCR Bulgaria team throughout the production process.
• Deliver two final videos in high-quality and web-compatible formats. Where possible, editable project files should also be provided.[RB1.1][RB2.1] The videos should be produced in English. If the volunteers producing the videos are Bulgarian speaking, the videos should also be provided in Bulgarian, where feasible, so that the relevant content is available in both English and Bulgarian.

Skills and experience

• English required. Preferable Bulgarian.
• Experience in animation, motion graphics, or explainer video production.
• Proficiency in animation or video editing software (e.g. Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Blender, Canva, Vyond, or equivalent).
• Ability to communicate complex information through clear and engaging visual storytelling.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively while meeting agreed deadlines.
• A portfolio or samples of previous animation or motion graphics work are highly desirable.
• Interest in human rights, volunteerism, and the work of the United Nations
A university degree is not required. Students, recent graduates, self-taught creatives, and experienced professionals with relevant skills are all encouraged to apply.

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.