Videographer/Photographer Consultant

Background

La Chaîne de l’Espoir (CDE) is an international NGO headquartered in Paris, France, whose office in Lebanon is located in Zalka, Metn, Mount Lebanon. Its mission is to strengthen health systems to give everyone, especially children, the same chances of survival and development. It works in 25 countries with a global approach, focusing on the child but also on mothers and disadvantaged communities:

• Prevention and screening from the earliest age, particularly in the context of school health programs.
• Care and surgery to meet the most urgent needs of children and their mothers.
• Training and capacity building of local teams through our international network of experts in all areas of surgery.
• Construction and equipment of hospital structures adapted to local needs.
• Humanitarian crises to provide aid in situations of conflict, natural disasters and economic collapse.
• Improving maternal health through medical care to prevent risks due to pregnancy and childbirth.

While Lebanon is going through an unprecedented crisis, many families are struggling to meet their basic daily needs, such as access to healthcare. Present in the country since 2005, La Chaîne de l'Espoir is working in Lebanon to treat children with orthopedic congenital malformations who have no access to medical care.

General terms

CDE is seeking a skilled and creative Videographer/Photographer to support in activities. The selected candidate will be responsible for capturing high-quality photos and videos during activities, as well as managing and editing visual content to create effective communication tools.

Position Title: Videographer/Photographer

Location: Zalka, Meten, Lebanon. The consultant can travel with the team to all governorates.

Reporting to: Project manager

Consultancy Duration: up to 2 months.

Scope of work

The consultant will be responsible for:

• Photography

• Attend and document organizational activities through high-quality photos.
• Dedicate 2–3 days to photo sessions for visibility purposes.
• Visibility: ensure photos are suitable for reports and donor visibility, website and social media as well as print and digital communication materials.

• Videography

• Attend and document organizational activities through high-quality videos.
• Production: 2 short videos each showcasing beneficiary case management, aligned with ECHO DG recommendations and CDE’s humanitarian approach.
• Framing: footage should work for both vertical and horizontal formats (center the action).
• Resolution: ideally 4K, for use across platforms (social media and YouTube).
• Overlay graphics should align with previous examples provided by La Chaîne de l’Espoir (template will be provided).
• Editing: include the video design, intro and outro from the graphic charter CDE and ensure the CDE, and donor’s logo are visible (T-shirts, caps, stickers, posters, etc.). Add subtitles and text incrustation in English/Arabic/French based on the needs. 

• • Ethical standards
• Ensure all visual content aligns with CDE’s and the donor’s branding and messaging.
• Obtain informed consent from all individuals filmed and photographed.

• • Deliverables
• Photographs: minimum of 30 edited, high-quality photos from the specified activities (medical training, surgeries, consultations and psychosocial (PSS) group sessions).
• Videos: 2 short videos of approximately 1-2 minutes highlighting beneficiary case management and project impact. Formats should be adapted for website and social media use (vertical and horizontal).
• Edited and finalized visual content ensuring inclusion of CDE’s team feedback and comments.
• A well-organized archive of visual content as well as raw files for both photos and videos.

• • Timeline
• On-site filming: will start mid-February
• Draft videos submissions: the first draft must be shared with La Chaîne de l’Espoir’s teams by mid-March at the latest. The team will then provide feedback to be incorporated into a revised version. This review process may result in up to four draft versions if needed before final approval.
• Final videos submission: Mid-April at the latest
• Selection of photos: photos must be sent to La Chaîne de l’Espoir’s teams for selection. Once selected, only 30 photos will need to be edited.
• Final photo submission: March.

Consultant profile and qualifications

• Proven experience as a videographer and photographer.
• Proficiency in video and photo editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom).
• Strong portfolio showcasing previous work in photography and videography.
• Prior experience working with NGOs or international NGOs is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creativity and attention to detail as well as ethical storytelling.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic, English and French.