Video Production Consultant

Background: The conflict in Syria and exodus of Syrians to neighboring countries is now in its fifth year. The length of this conflict tragically reminds us of the lives lost, as well as Syrian refugee and host-community children and adolescents who lack education opportunities, face serious social tensions and suffer from unfulfilled potential and productivity. A recent study by the United Nations Refugee Agency showed that Syrian refugee children and adolescents are experiencing a variety of hardships including isolation and insecurity, psychological distress, extended disruptions of education and exploitative employment. The United Nations Children’s Fund presented a call to action to the global community stating that in order to avoid losing an entire generation of educated, engaged and productive Syrian and host-community children and adolescents, existing humanitarian efforts must be coupled with an increased focus on developing future-oriented strategies that prepare children and adolescents with the education and skills they need to help rebuild their lives and societies. Although Syrian children demonstrate amazing resilience, another year of conflict and suffering will further keep them from recovering their stolen potential and rebuilding their futures.   Mercy Corps believes that in addition to children, adolescents aged 12-18 warrant particular attention and investment. Adolescents - including host communities and refugees - are largely missing out on psychosocial support, education and skills building opportunities.  Adolescents will also be first among the generation of children affected by the Syrian conflict to be called upon to help mend torn social fabric and rebuild broken economies. As a result of the Syrian tragedy and resultant refugee communities formed in the region, both Syrian and host community young people are suffering from social isolation, escalating conflicts related to water, electricity, employment and other resource scarcities resulting in break down social cohesion, and increased community violence. Young people feel elder and social pressure to continue conflict in the face of resource scarcity and loss of tribal identity.   Purpose / Project Description: The No Lost Generation training is facilitated by Mercy Corps’ Youth Director. The training will focus on how humanitarian workers implement programs through a profound stress framework and creative facilitation with young people. The target group is Mercy Corps’ staff and partner organizations who implement child protection and adolescent programs in the region. The training will focus on addressing the needs of vulnerable adolescents in the Middle East to ensure the future of the region will not be lost for generations to come.  In preparation for this 10-day training, the consultant will need to understand the content of the training and prepare the necessary equipment (procured by Mercy Corps), plans for the recording (e.g. assessing space and participants numbers) and setting up the equipment. During the training the consultant will professionally record the training so all content is captured audibly and visually. After the training the consultant will edit the video (of about 60 hours) into digestible episodes of about 15 minutes each, a total of about 150 minutes, so this can be used to train others remotely.   Video Production Consultant Objectives: The Video Production Consultant will: To record a 10 day training to a professional standard To edit the video into 10 discrete episodes for future learning   Visual Facilitator Activities Collaborate with lead facilitator to understand the key messages of the NLG training prior to the training itself. Prepare all equipment necessary for professional recording of the training. Consultant to provide a list of his/her equipment prior to consultancy. Audio visually record the 10 day training to a high standard of quality (Internet standard (HD 720 p). Post training; generate a package of distinct units, 1 per day, by editing the video. Incorporate the work of the Visual Facilitation Consultant, to ensure key concepts are captured in the edited video.   Visual Facilitator Deliverables: Produce long video of about 60 hours of training to a professional standard. Edit the video into distinct episodes to produce a digestible video product that can be used as a training tool remotely.   Timeframe / Schedule:  Pre-call planning with facilitator prior to NLG training, equipment set up: No More than 3 days Video Production during training: 10 days Editing of video to produce training product: As needed to complete the product Total days of consultancy: To be discussed Time frame: Between 1st June – 15th August 2015. Finished product due no later than August 15   The Visual Facilitator will report to: Capacity Building Manager Program Manager   The Visual Facilitator will work closely with: Director of Youth Programs Visual Facilitation Consultant.   It is preferred the consultant has an assistant that can support him/her and has all relevant equipment needed.   Application Process:   Consultants will submit the following documents to apply for this position:   -          Consultant Resume -          References of past, similar work to include name/phone number of previous employers for this type of work -          Assistant Resume (if applicable) -          List of all video and editing equipment used   If consultant is selected for an interview; upon completion of the interview process; consultant will be asked to submit their financial offer and a projected timeline for video editing. Mandatory: 1)Please mention the title "Video Production Consultant" in the subject of the email 2) Applicants to submit the daily rate based on the days of consultancy duration 3) Applicants are requested to submit a Biodata form that includes a list of consultancies provided in the last 3 years with a proof of remuneration (invoices, receipts....) 4) Submit a list of 3 references names, emails & phone numbers of previous clients. Applicants MUST provide the mandatory information otherwise their APPLICATION WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.