Terms Of Reference. Video Editor. Southern NGO Network. 5 working Days Senior Communications & Advocacy Officer

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1 Terms Of Reference Video Editor Adeso African Development Solutions Organization Project Position Type Study/assessment Topic Position Location Duration Reporting to Working with Starting date Southern NGO Network Consultancy Video Editor Nairobi 5 working Days Senior Communications & Advocacy Officer Communications & Advocacy Department Immediate Application deadline 23 rd April, 2016 Vacancy contact Please send applications to consultancy@adesoafrica.org with Video Editor as the subject Adeso will Only respond to short-listed applicants. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy. For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

2 PROJECT SUMMARY Adeso together with other local and national NGOs from the global south have come together to form a global network which will be launched in May 2016 at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. The creation of this network stems from a desire by local and national NGOs from the global south to find practical solutions to the challenges they face in the current humanitarian system. The objective of the network is to provide a forum where local and national NGOs can influence the policies and practices of humanitarian and development systems that affect their operations and the wellbeing of the communities in which they live and work. SCOPE OF WORK To ensure that this globally important initiative gets off to the best start possible, the network has engaged videographers from different regions to collect videos and photos, and is currently looking to contract the services of a video editor to collate this material into a final short HD documentary and photos which amplify the voices of disaster affected communities and local and national NGOs working with these communities. The goal of the project is to produce a large, visually effective, high quality and varied portfolio photos and a 5-minute video for the purposes of amplifying and taking stock of the work local and national NGOs are doing within their communities. The video and photos will therefore showcase: a) A narrative about the impact of local disaster response from a first-person perspective b) The backstory of national and local NGOs in the global south, specifically focusing on the work they have done and are doing in their communities c) The experience of communities working with local and national NGOs as first responders d) The successes and the challenges local and national NGOs face as they try to give life saving support to their communities e) The views of local and national NGOs on the nature of the current humanitarian system; identifying the gaps and the opportunities to make the system more localised and peoplecentred f) The views of local and national NGOs on the need for a global network for local and national NGOs in the global south The final video and photos will be used in the following ways: To serve as an advocacy tool in supporting the formation of the network, and will acknowledge the roles of local and national NGOs and the need for reform of the current humanitarian system The short documentary produced will displayed at the WHS in the network s exhibition booth. The photos and other shorter videos will be used on the network s platforms including press releases, web, social media and reports. The responsibility of the editor will therefore be: Video editing Audio editing Photo editing Edit video and web material as needed

3 Output final cuts to tape and web clips Graphics production Sound mix Troubleshoot technical problems The network will provide the video editor with a draft storyboard, but the service producer will also be expected to contribute to the creative story-telling process. Specifically, the service provider will be in charge of the artistic direction of the film and photography and the development of the final detailed storyboard, based on initial inputs provided by the network s secretariat. A first storyboard-writing meeting will be organized after the signing of the contract and another meeting will be scheduled throughout the post-production process. The service provider takes full responsibility for the technical part of the post-production including sourcing of royalty-free music to accompany the video, if needed. CONSULTANCY PERIOD The production of the videos and photos will take place towards the end of April DELIVERABLES At the end of the project, the video editor will be required to provide: One fully-produced clip of approximately five minutes in length in 1080p (HD). The video editor will provide all post-production support including editing, sound mixing, transitions, titles, credits and effects. Full usage rights for music (or music for which copyright has been granted) High-quality and high-resolution, edited and captioned pictures The editor might also be required to edit other short clips for social media usage IMAGERY STYLE We use a reportage style for all of our photography and videography to ensure authenticity and reenforce our honest values, alongside the meaning and conviction behind our thinking. The subjects within the image should appear natural, relaxed and images should not be posed. The final product should tell a story about the rationale for the network and should not be superficial with an over-use of added effects. QUALIFICATIONS: Outstanding video and audio editing skills Skilled in the following industry tools: Final Cut Pro, After FX and Pro Tools Experience in digitizing and video streaming for the web and other multimedia services Minimum five years experience carrying out similar projects in the global south region; Experience producing short videos for non-profit organizations; Proven ability to work in multicultural environment. Ability to edit materials from a culturally sensitive perspective Professional work ethic, integrity, and initiative Knowledge of international development issues a plus

4 TERMS OF PAYMENT The fee and the exact terms of payment will be negotiated with the consultant before signing of the contract. APPLICATION PROCESS All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above. Each application package should include the following: A one-page work plan Cost per day A minimum of three samples of recent work: online portfolios and links to video work are preferred. Updated CV and two references Applicants should send all above documents to consultancy@adesoafrica.org (indicate Video editor in the subject line). Deadline: 23 rd April, 2016 (Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly). For more information on the network please see: 1. Network Overview 2. SNGO Network Position Paper 3. Guardian article on funding southern based NGOs

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Terms of Reference Web Development Consultancy. Adeso African Development Solutions

Terms of Reference Web Development Consultancy Organization Project Adeso African Development Solutions www.adesoafrica.org Southern NGO Network Position type Study/assessment topic Consultancy Web Development