Animator & Video Editor

1) Background

The Self-Help Plus (SH+) program, is an evidence-based psychosocial support approach designed to strengthen coping skills and reduce psychological distress among adults facing adversity. In Lebanon, SH+ is being delivered as part of broader efforts to expand access to mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), including through digital and audio-based formats that can reach communities at scale.

At the same time, engagement and comprehension can be strengthened when audio content is supported by clear, structured visuals—especially for users who learn better through visual cues, have attention barriers, or benefit from reinforced messaging. The “Doing What Matters” (DWM) illustrated guide provides a strong visual foundation for presenting key concepts in a simple and user-friendly way, and can be leveraged to enhance the accessibility and audience engagement of the five SH+ episodes.

In collaboration with the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) and with IDRAAC as the implementing partner and in coordination with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), this activity aims to develop animated and synchronized visuals for the SH+ episodes including alignment with the sign language illustration, captions and audio.

To address this need, IDRAAC seeks a qualified Animator & Video Editor to animate selected illustrations and synchronize the resulting motion graphics with the audio tracks, sign language illustration, and captions producing professional video episode outputs suitable for dissemination across partner channels and digital platforms.

2) Objective

The objective of this assignment is to produce five (5) animated video episodes that visually support the SH+ content by animating illustrations and synchronizing visuals with the audio tracks.

3) Scope of Work

The animator & video editor will be responsible for:

• Reviewing the 5-episode audio tracks and visual assets/story content.
• Developing a simple motion-graphics approach consistent across all episodes (style, transitions, pacing).
• Creating episode-specific storyboards or visual outlines (lightweight, for approval).
• Animating illustrations (e.g., subtle motion, scene transitions, kinetic text if approved).
• Editing and synchronizing visuals precisely with the audio narrative for each episode.
• Coordinating with the subtitling and sign language components to ensure final outputs remain aligned (when integrated together).
• Delivering project/source files and an organized asset package for handover.

4) Key Deliverables

1. Pilot segment or Episode 1 draft for style approval.
2. Five (5) final animated video episodes synchronized with:
   • Base Recording audio (if different versions are required), and/or
   • Podcast audio (as specified)
3. Export package (minimum):
   • MP4 (1080p) master files
   • Web-optimized versions (as requested)
4. Editable source files (e.g., After Effects/Premiere project files) + organized assets folder.
5. Three rounds of revisions included per episode (or as agreed).

5) Timeline & Level of Effort (indicative)

• Total duration: 4 weeks depending on complexity and number of versions.

6) Coordination & Reporting

The animator and video editor reports to and coordinates with IDRAAC, and attends meetings as needed.

7) Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in motion graphics/animation and video editing (portfolio required).
• Strong ability to sync visuals to narration (timing, pacing, clarity).
• Experience producing accessible public-facing content (advantage).
• Ability to work with illustrated guide assets and maintain brand/style consistency.
• Ability to deliver clean project handover files.

8) Ownership and Usage Rights

All produced material under this assignment will remain the exclusive property of IDRAAC and NMHP. IDRAAC and NMHP retains full and unrestricted rights to use the materials for donor and programmatic reporting, communication and visibility activities, websites, social media platforms, publications, and promotional materials.

The video animator shall not use, reproduce, publish, distribute, display, modify, or otherwise exploit any of the materials produced under this assignment, whether in whole or in part, for personal, commercial, portfolio, promotional, or any other purposes without prior written authorization from IDRAAC and NMHP.

All materials produced under this assignment shall be treated as confidential and may not be shared with third parties without prior written approval from IDRAAC and NMHP.