LB-BT-00802 CONSULTANCY: VIDEOGRAPHER - DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION

ABOUT ACTION AGAINST HUNGER

Action Against Hunger (AAH) is a global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. We save the lives of malnourished children. We ensure families can access clean water, food, training, and healthcare. We enable entire communities to be free from hunger. We are present in Lebanon since 2006 implementing projects in the following sectors: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene; Nutrition and Mental Health; Food Security and short-term Livelihoods such as Cash for Work and Income Generation Activities.

BACKGROUND

The impact of the economic crisis on the agricultural sector in Lebanon can be classified as devastating. In several assessments conducted by the AAH Lebanon, all the respondents highlighted that they started to face difficulties in accessing the raw materials and assets due to the inflation, water for irrigation, COVID-19 restrictions and now fuel shortages in the country, directly decreasing the production volume and consequently the revenue for the small-scale farmers that also have post-harvesting obstacles. Many of them had to reduce the number of people working in the field to decrease the production cost, and even a few had to close their businesses temporarily. In addition to these challenges, there is also a need to enhance farmers` knowledge about marketing and branding to improve sales as well as rendering them to acquainted with the up-to-date market information.

Taking these factors into consideration, Action Against Hunger Lebanon, under the project ‘Improving the food security and nutrition of the multi-crisis affected population through the provision of income support and livelihoods restoration in Lebanon’ kindly funded by the French Embassy in Lebanon, is supporting the small-scale farmers and cooperatives by providing assets and rehabilitating the water irrigation systems to increase the production activity, and by training them in business management topics to develop their value chain, improve the access to new markets and accelerate their businesses in Bekaa and South Lebanon.

PURPOSE OF THE SERVICE:

The aim of this audio-visual product is to show the worsening challenges and needs that the Lebanese agricultural sector is facing—with an advocacy component—while highlighting the positive impact of the initiative not only on the participants receiving the support but also on the local market, thus contributing to a sustainable agriculture and a self-sufficient and more stable economy.

From an individual human perspective and focusing on one farmer—in first person—the video will document his/her daily life during all the agricultural process starting from the preharvest activities, the production, and the trading with our support in all the stages. Thus, the product will illustrate that, against all odds, a feasible, durable, and locally based food market is possible when the right assistance is provided, by strengthening the farmers’ own capacities to develop their activities with any external intervention.

The final product’s formats will be a short documentary (10 min max.) serving as an audio-visual summary of the project results and 1 social media video (1 min max.) showing each phase of the project implementation and its impact on the farmer’s work/life to be shared with the municipalities involved and all relevant external audiences such as donors, institutions, international community, local communities, Lebanese general public, and, possibly, Spanish audiences (to be confirmed).

SCOPE OF THE WORK:

Please note that the contractor must respect Action Against Hunger’s code of conduct.

Under the supervision of the Advocacy and Communication team, the specific roles and responsibilities are:

• Production of a short documentary including: a detailed script/storyboard, interviews, videography, lighting, editing, audio balancing, subtitling, format exporting, archiving RAW and edited work, etc. All videos produced must be of the highest quality to adequately represent the organization.
• From the content gathered for main product, editing of 1 social media video including the right specifications for each platform.
• The use of the contractor/s’ own HD/4K quality equipment, accessories, and editing software.
• Record an edit narration/voice over if needed.
• Embed subtitles in the video as per need.
• Audio balance the final product and convert it in formats for use on different social media channels.
• Clearly identify location, name and age of interviewees, and any relevant details.
• Include appropriate Action Against Hunger branding and crediting of Action Against Hunger ownership for the produced videos.
• Archive the edited outputs in a USB drive. 

Deliverables

1. Production of 1 video that will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Drafting of a script/storyboard based on the original idea in coordination with the Advocacy and Communication team
• Development of the detailed scenarios of the videos under AAH Lebanon’s approval
• Video production
• Arabic/English subtitles on an as needed basis
• Postproduction (assembly, sound, processing, etc.)
• Delivery of the final version of the video in different formats:

1. HD/4K clean version
2. HD/4K version with English subtitles (and Arabic subtitles if needed)

• Delivery of b-roll content and photo documentation
• Delivery of the final product both online and in a USB drive

2. Production of 1 social media video that will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Editing and postproduction of the content previously gathered for the main audio-visual product
• Arabic/English subtitles on an as needed basis
• Delivery of the final versions of the videos in different formats:

1. Twitter
2. Facebook
3. Instagram
4. LinkedIn

• Delivery of the final product both online and in a USB drive

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Resolution: 16:9, HD 1080 25p/1080 29.97/30p or 4K + Different social media requirements.
• Duration: a maximum of 10 minutes for the documentary and 1 minutes for the social media video.
• The expected results must follow Action Against Hunger’s branding guidelines (titles, typography, colours, etc.).
• Framing: different visual perspectives such as establishing shots, portrait, medium and close-up shots as defined in the script.

REPORTING REQUERIMENTS

The contractor/s will report to the Advocacy Coordinator, who will regularly communicate with the contractor/s and provide feedback and guidance on their performance and all other necessary support so to achieve objectives of the assignment, as well as remain aware of any upcoming issues related to contractor/s’ performance and quality of work. All activities and deliverables undertaken by the contractor/s shall be discussed and planned in consultation with AAH Lebanon.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR EVALUATION OF RESULTS

The evaluation of the contractor/s’ performance will be based on:

• Completion of tasks specified in the ToR.
• Compliance with the established deadlines for submission of deliverables.
• Quality of work.
• Demonstration of high standards of work with Action Against Hunger.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The contractor/s are expected to possess the following qualifications:

• At least five years of experience in high level videography/video editing
• Strong theoretical and practical background in videography, including possession and ability to use the most current version of HD cameras, sound and lighting equipment, and most recent editing software.
• Demonstrated experience of conception, production and editing of mini-video documentaries and Public Service Announcements (PSAs).
• Languages: fluency in both Arabic and English
• The contractor/s must be based in Lebanon.
• Experience covering social, humanitarian and development subjects will be an asset.
• Experience with other NGOs will be an asset.

TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSAL

Interested individuals will submit a Technical and Financial Proposal, with description of their experience, as well as a portfolio/reel of previous works.

The technical proposal should include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Short profile including CV, diploma of videography-related studies, references.
• Detailed individual portfolio (reel and weblinks to produced videos) showcasing range of work (PSAs, films, commercials, documentaries, etc.).
• Production capabilities: quality video production, including related hardware/software.

The financial proposal shall specify all-inclusive fee per video product per day, which should include filming charges, transportation expenses, postproduction, as well as crediting, subtitling and voiceover (if needed).

The Financial Proposal should be DETAILED and submitted in dollars.

If not included in the ToR, AHH Lebanon will no reimburse costs not directly related to the assignment. This contract does not allow payment of off-hours, medical insurance, taxes, and sick leaves.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit the technical and financial proposal to tender@lb.acfspain.org no later than 24th November 2021.

COPYRIGHTS & UTILIZATION RIGHTS

Action Against Hunger will be the sole and exclusive owner of all intellectual property rights related to your creations resulting from the assignment (with the sole exception of moral rights), including without limitation the photos made by you during the course of the assignment.

These rights shall, immediately, upon creation or performance, be and remain the sole and exclusive property of Action Against Hunger and you hereby irrevocably and unconditionally assign to Action Against Hunger all right, title and interest in and to the same.

Action Against Hunger shall be the sole owner of the following rights throughout the world:

• Right to reproduce on any medium and in any form
• Right of representation and distribution
• Right of adaptation and translation into any languages

Consequently, Action Against Hunger has the right to:

1. Use the audio-visual material for fundraising, communications and any other activities deemed necessary, in any countries, without any extra costs or charges to pay. This may include direct email, email campaigns, street fundraising, outdoor advertising, inserts, adverts, corporate presentations, websites, social networking sites and editorial as well as any other known and unknown activities.
2. Provide the material to the media and other counterparts as long as the author’s name is mentioned, and the material is used under Action Against Hunger framework and without receiving any economic reward.
3. Modify, reproduce, record, manipulate, digitize, the photos by any technical processes it desires, in all formats.
4. Show the photos in public at festivals, cultural events and, in general, in any public place in any country.
5. Use the photos with other visuals and audio, with or without words.
6. Store the photos in the databases of Action Against Hunger offices.
7. Insert Action Against Hunger logos, trademarks and text into photos.

Action Against Hunger commits to respect the author’s moral rights and agrees to credit the name of the photographer on photos used.

All Action Against Hunger staff in all countries have unlimited use of the photos in relation to their work and with no extra fees.

The images should not be supplied or sold to any third parties, including other organizations of similar interests, such as NGOs.