Filming and Video production at Build Africa

Tasks and deliverables

• BAK has defined a clear set of tasks/ deliverables for the specialist as per the 2 tasks above
• Develop a script, in consultation with the project lead, for both the photography and videography content of the caregiving video for our ECD project
• Develop with the help of BAK Technical personnel and program manager creative brief guided by ECD caregiving manual
• Use the details of the script in the development of the Video
• Undertake short film shooting in selected locations of Nakuru County and produce thirty 30 to Forty-five 45 minutes film (Drama or documentary incorporating infographics and interviews to highlight ECD Thematic issues and (Challenges and opportunities) addressed in the Parental caregiving Manual (based on provided data). The caregiving video should generally be on responsive caregiving and touches on key themes identified in our manuals.**
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• The consultant shall provide and transmit, under the advice of BAK Country Director/lead, a selection of the best images (100- 250) resize optimized images, if necessary, for transmission. The consultant will submit all files (raw and finished) related to the films and photobooks.
• Each image from the optimized edits as well as the full take must include in the IPTC metadata: the name of the photographer for photo credit, the name of the event, the date, the location, city and if possible relevant names and titles should be included.
• Consultant shall provide the caption texts for all the photos/videos
• The consultant will also be responsible for:
• Attending an inception meeting (remotely if required) with Build Africa Kenya staff to be introduced to the project evaluation, and requirements of the data collection exercise
• Confirm a team of data collectors capable of achieving the high quality standards required by the assignment
• Reviewing the data collection tools with key Build Africa Kenya personnel to ensure a thorough understanding of the purpose and content of each tool. Explore the potential for mobile data collection methods and liaise with Build Africa Kenya on the feasibility of this for this exercise.
• A half or full day of piloting/testing the tools, and practice administering the tools within the data collection team
• Supervising and leading the data collection team to collect high quality data – this will amount to the completion of at least 240 questionnaires, 20 most significant change stories and 6 focus group discussions (in line with the sample).
• Supervise the data entry into the formats provided to an accurate and high standard – data entry must be conducted by a data entrant that has not participated in the data collection
• Providing the typed raw data to Build Africa Kenya contact staff (as above)
• Build Africa Kenya will be responsible for:
• Preparing relevant documentation and making it available to the consultant
• Holding an inception meeting (remotely if required) with the consultant to provide background information and to finalize timelines and expectations
• Providing the data collection tools, and data entry format/database with guidance for how to use if necessary
• Respond to any queries or concerns regarding the data collection tools and/or exercise
• BAK to arrange the practice of administering the tools, the logistics for field travel, and to supervise data collection
• BAK to mobilize relevant project communities in advance and to coordinate the field work to ensure that data collection team are able to capture high quality data from relevant sample of informants
• Reviewing the final dataset and enquiring further where necessary
• Making payments for the exercise as agreed in the contract
• Budget and timeline
• The cost of this assignment as negotiated will be inclusive of all taxes covering;

Assignment fees for both tasks

• Developing a script on responsive caregiving based on the BAK manuals
• Developing of a video on responsive caregiving based on the script produced
• NB: All costs are inclusive of relevant taxes.
• In line with this assignment, it is anticipated that the 2 tasks will take not more than 10 days to complete. The Specialist will provide a detailed and clear work plan from date of signing of the contract.
• Task 1: To develop a script on responsive caregiving based on the BAK manuals
• 1 day consultative sessions with Build Africa Staff
• 1 day review of existing manuals
• 2 days drafting, finalizing and writing of the scripts
• Task 2: To develop a video on responsive caregiving based on the script produced
• 3 days participatory sessions with beneficiaries and stakeholders in developing a video **
• 2 days editing and cleaning of the video
• Therefore cumulatively, the tasks will take
• 2 day of consultative sessions with BAK staff for both tasks with ongoing consultations and feedback and review of existing manuals
• 2 days of developing a script
• 4 days participatory sessions with beneficiaries and stakeholders in developing a video **
• 2 days editing and cleaning of the video and submitting the required documents.
• The whole exercise will thus take tentatively 10 days.

Skills and qualifications of the assignment team:

• The specialist team should consist of candidates who meet the following criteria:
• Photographer/Videographer must have prior experience in both photographing and videographer similar projects/activities -a minimum of 2 years and proof with a portfolio of work in Kenya Context (preferably experience doing similar work in urban centers and pastoral community areas)
• Photographer/ Videographer must have own equipment in order to produce high-resolution files.
• Ability to travel and undertake the work in the designated field site[s].
• Photographer/Videographer must guarantee the timely submission of deliverables.
• Fluent in English and Swahili languages (speaking and writing)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious relationships during the project implementation.
• Previous work with any Humanitarian agency or in Early Childhood Education or Development will be an added advantage.

Deadline: 30th April 2022.