Adeso Project Video Producer / Photographer Job in Puntland, Somalia

Terms of Reference for Project Video Producer / Photographer
 

Organization: Adeso – African Development Solutions
 

Project: Promoting Women’s Political Participation for development of peace and security in Puntland (PROWOPP)
 

Position Type: Short-term consultancy
 

Study / Assessment Topic: Project Video Producer Consultancy assignment for documentation of PROWOPP accomplishments
 

Technical & Cost Proposals: The service provider is required to provide a technical proposal on how these works & tasks will be completed and proposal covering all costs.
 

Position Location: Puntland - Bari, Mudug, Sanaag and Sool
 

Duration: Up to 10 days
 

Reporting to: PROWOPP Program Manager, Adeso
 

Working with: Program Officer, Community Liaison Officer and Community Trainers
 

Starting Date: Third Week of June 2014
 

Advertisement Issued: 3rd June 2014
 

Application deadline: 12th June 2014

Organizational Background: Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African-based international organization, working with communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. 

We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy. 

Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. 

Adeso has been strengthening rural livelihood and delivering innovative humanitarian aid and development programs for the past 20 years. Currently, we have programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. 

Our present donor portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, SDC and UNICEF, among others. Adeso is an exciting, dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

Project Summary: PROWOPP is a two year initiative funded by the EU which is being implemented by Adeso in Puntland, Somalia. 

The project is aimed at promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment and political participation in Somalia to foster the development of an inclusive, transparent and accountable society. PROWOPP expects to reach 300 women including councilors and women civil society organizations. 

In addition it will closely work with Puntland Ministry of Women Development and Social Affairs to efficiently implement the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325. 

It will also provide technical and capacity building support to the MOWDAFA to prepare their 2012 – 2014 Strategic Plan and a consolidated gender strategy that will engage Somali women from different walks of life in their own peace and reconstruction efforts.
 

The initiative will provide consistent capacity development through technical support, institutional capacity building and training on various thematic areas, including: policy and advocacy; conflict resolution; and monitoring evaluation. 

In addition, 100 men will receive training on inclusion of women in local governance issue, decision making and peace processes in order to make more space for women’s participation in political and civil processes.
 

Scope of Work: Adeso is seeking the services of a video producer/director/videographer to visually document the program’s areas of operation, showing how PROWOPP has impacted the target districts and beneficiaries. 

The pictures and short video will be used to create awareness about the program’s achievements in the lead up to its closing in September 2014. 

Photographs will be used in online and print publications. 

The videos will be used online as well as shown and distributed for external use.

The consultant will be expected to travel to four regions of Puntland in Somalia (namely Bari, Mudug, Sanaag and Sool) and:

1. Take pictures of women councilors and women civil society members conducting activities that promote women’s participation in politics and peace building processes.
2. Carry out short 2-3 minute Vox-Pop type interviews with community members, Adeso staff, local authorities and Ministry of Women’s Development and Social Affairs officials about the impacts of PROWOPP on their lives.
3. Produce a project video that highlights accomplishments of the project to date.

Qualifications
 

It is expected that the consultant will have good understanding of video producer and documentation. 

The ideal candidate(s) should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Communications or Equivalent subject;
• Outstanding videography skills;
• Outstanding photo and video editing skills;
• Five years experience working in Somalia;
• Proven ability to create and deliver effective training sessions;
• Experience working in remote areas, experience in Somalia preferred;
• Proven ability to work in multicultural environment.

Consultancy Period: The consultancy will entail 10 days of work, with field travel from June 17th – 26th 2014. The 10 days include days required for preparation, reporting, and editing.. All travel, accommodation and meal expenses will be covered by Adeso.

Deliverables
 

1) 300 high-quality and high-resolution, edited and captioned pictures delivered on CD;
 

2) 2 slideshow animations (around 3 minutes each) with sound and text using a selection of the above pictures and the interviews (examples of the type of product expected can be found here, here, and here);
 

3) A short video in HD that captures the improved capacity of women representatives and groups to develop and influence MOWDAFA’s strategic priorities and UNSCR 1325 Action plan. 

The video will capture women’s increased participation in the implementation and development of policies, strategies and action plans and increased ability to take an active role as peace mediators. 

Lastly, the video will highlight the Action plan for implementation of UNSCR 1325 that was developed
 

a. Video shooting and editing
 

b. Narration and translation
 

c. Script development
 

d. A digital format of the final version for online use
 

e. 15 branded DVDs of the final work
 

f. All B roll footage
 

4) A detailed report on all photography and filming locations, including names and contact details of all individuals interviewed.
 

Adeso’s Photography
 

We use a reportage style for all of our photography to ensure authenticity and re-enforce our honest values, alongside the meaning and conviction behind our thinking. 

The subjects within the image should appear natural, relaxed and images should not be posed. 

Our photography style should tell a story about the function of our aid and services and not be superficial with an over use of added effects. 

Please ensure your images are not contrived and have an inspirational, positive feel to them. 

We want to illustrate the positive impact our work has with people and Africa as a whole.
 

Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights
 

In consideration of the fees paid, the Consultant expressly assigns to Adeso any copyright arising from the works the consultant produces while executing this contract. 

All images (whether used for online or print purposes) must however bear the consultant’s photo credit, as specified by international intellectual property rights. 

The consultant may not use, reproduce or otherwise disseminate or authorize others to use, reproduce or disseminate such works without prior consent from Adeso.

Application Process
 

Applications should be submitted by 12th June 2014. 

The selection committee will review all applications as they arrive. 

All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. 

Adeso is an equal opportunity employer.

Each application package should include the following:

• An application letter addressing the selection criteria including how the consultant’s previous experience matches the consultancy objectives as well as the interest for the position. It should also indicate the candidate’s availability and consultancy rates. The letter should be no longer than two pages.
• A sample of recent work.
• Updated CV including relevant work experience and qualifications.
• Contact details of 2 references.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.

All applications should be sent to Adeso at consultancy@adesoafrica.org with the subject line:
Project Video Producer/Photographer

Adeso will only respond to short-listed applicants.