Terms of Reference for Documenting Most Significant Change Studies at Action Aid

Expected Deliverables

Working with the AAIK team and the communications coordinator, the consultant is expected to produce the following deliverables to be used for advocacy.

• A comprehensive and captivating 15 minute documentary video and a 3 minute summarized version for high profile international audience
• Develop a storyboard of the project documentary
• Prepare a script with key messages and quotes with project beneficiaries
• Professionally edit, translate and caption the video with subtitles in English
• A collection of not less than 50 well captioned photos with selected project beneficiaries
• 15 written change stories packaged into a well-designed booklet

Format of report

• Introduction to project (paragraph)
• Selection process for women in the case studies (include details like age, disability status, main livelihood)
• Case studies
• Photographs shared in best way (don’t embed in the report share directly as - google link)
• All photos must have captions and also a credit. Caption must include name of individual, location of photograph and a brief description of their story.
• Annex the interview questions

Management of the assignment

Overall guidance and supervision of the documentation will be provided by AAIK’s Communications staff and GRACC project Coordinator. The Consultant is to work with the Communications staff, Project Coordinator, women leaders in the project areas in Tangulbei and any other units as advised. Primary leadership on the task shall be provided by the Project Coordinator.

Desired expertise

• The lead consultant should have the following:
• A certification in cinematography, videography, communication or journalism
• At least 5 years of experience in developing and carrying out similar assignments for not-for-profit organisations
• Five years progressive experience as a photographer, videographer and story writing
• Experience taking photographs and videos for development related agencies and projects on climate justice, other related development work.
• Ability to work in close coordination with other team members and ability to work with women and people with disability in dignity and respect.
• Ownership or possession of a high-resolution state of the art digital camera and videography equipment is a MUST.
• Proven cross-regional experience would be preferable.
• Proficient in English and Swahili.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Travel & Accommodation

Official transport shall be from Marigat to Tangulbei and to the assignment venues or travel expenses reimbursed based on actual expenditure. However, the consultant shall seek consent prior to incurring travel expense(s) if not provided with official transport. Accommodation and transportation shall be provided by AAIK at the venue of the assignment.

Work Plan

• The consultant(s) will be required to make his/her own assessment of time inputs required in the proposal. The total days should not exceed 15 working days

Submission of Bids

All applications should include:

• A brief technical proposal including clear work-plan(4 pages maximum)
• A separate financial proposal (1 pages maximum)
• CV of the lead consultant and other team members
• Examples of previous work and links to works where possible