Video Animator - Beirut

Background of the project  

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and vulnerable host community forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Since November 2012, the IRC Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) program established a number of Women and Girls Community Centers in North Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley to respond to and prevent Gender Based Violence (GBV).  The WPE Program aims at increasing access of women and girls to psychosocial and case management services and enable communities to identify and mitigate safety and security risks faced by women and girls. All programming is implemented using survivor-centered approaches that prioritize confidentiality, dignity, safety, and respect.

Scope of work

Supported by the IRC Lebanon WPE team, and in coordination with UNFPA focal point the service provider will develop animated videos including voice over for a total number of 11 videos. The total duration of all videos combined would be up to 16 minutes.

Under the supervision of the WPE Program in Beirut, the Video Animator will be expected to:

• Sign a confidential agreement to ensure material is not shared with any party other than designated IRC and UNFPA staff.
• Ensure the materials are produced in line with the UNFPA communication requirements and policies and in line with the UNFPA and IRC branding guidelines. The IRC’S communication Manager and WPE Senior Manager should receive the drafts of the materials for review before publishing.
• Video animation and voice over of 11 videos mounting up to 16 minutes combined.

Deliverables and Timeline

In the aim of supporting the development of GBVIMS training activities in Arabic and enhancing the learning through visual aids, the video animator will work on creating 11 animated videos with voice over in Arabic, and English subtitles. addressed primarily to the case workers and GBVIMS user organizations, donors, partners, and IRC staff. The content details will be provided upon hiring. The material created will be used in learning sessions, trainings and capacity building initiatives to support the learning process. 

• Illustration, graphic treatments, light touch animations, audio embedding, and sub-titling of the videos.
• Storyboards and clear concepts of each video prior to full development.
• Make edits to videos as needed as per feedback.
• Meet with the team (remotely is possible) as needed to review storyboards and feedback.
• Deliver the videos in a digital format that can be used on YouTube and other media tools (open files).

The IRC/ UNFPA focal point will provide key messages and content to be included in every video. They will work closely with the consultant to design the storyboard, and to provide technical oversight and guidance to the videos.

• First draft of the produced material (all 11 videos) to be shared with IRC and UNFPA focal point by mid-July 2023.
• IRC and UNFPA provide feedback as needed and rounds of editing and feedback take place as needed between mid-July 2023 and end of August 2023.
• Final edits and sign-off by mid of September 2023.
• Delivery by:  Video animator by end of September 2023.

The Video Animator is expected to submit their portfolios/website, CV, and a quotation covering the rate per minutes of video animation including “Voice over “as part as their application to the consultancy.

Requirements

• 5 + years of experience in illustration, motion graphics, animations, or video editing, preferably for educational projects.
• Able to create visual representations of characters, symbols, and general graphics. The video should work in the cultural/geographic context of Lebanon.
• Demonstrable experience in visualizing complex information in an interesting and appealing manner.
• A creative mindset and the ability to work well under pressure, completing tasks efficiently, and handling tight deadlines.
• Strong command of video animation software.
  Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, prioritize work under pressure.
• Collaboration approach and enjoys working with professionals who don’t have a design and animation background.
• Commitment to Child Safeguarding.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Candidates agree to disclose to IRC any situation of actual potential conflict of interest that impacts the capacity to serve the best interest of IRC and understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation described during the recruitment process and/or after hiring may lead to his/her disqualification or dismissal by IRC, and/or sanctions by the Donor (World Bank). 

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.