Mercy Corps Consultancy for Production of Video Documentary for SLYI Program (Hargeisa and/or Garowe Somalia)-Jobs in Kenya 2013
Duration: TBD, not to exceed 10 days
Somali Youth Leaders Initiative (SYLI)
2) At least 10,000 youth are more economically self-reliant with supportive systems through improved access to and quality of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) services, improved TVET standards, support for business start-ups and improved linkages to the private sector, and,
Scope of Work
The consultant is expected to travel to Hargeisa shortly after selection in order to execute the filming and editing of a documentary featuring Mercy Corps’ SYLI program.
- Work with the Mercy Corps communication specialist to develop a detailed work plan for final approval by Mercy Corps. All activities should be complete and finalized within two (2) weeks of contract signing.
- Research and produce informative and motivational human interest videos and participate in firsthand reportage to ensure credibility and enhance conviction of respective audience.
- Produce two versions of each original video, one with Somali narration accompanied by English translation and subtitles and another of the same video with English narration also accompanied with translation and English subtitles in situations where Somali is spoken by featured beneficiaries.
- The work will include the production of agreed storylines and outline scripts which highlight the impact and importance of Mercy Corps’ SYLI program, with particular focus paid to first-hand beneficiary accounts and the impact SYLI has had on each beneficiary’s individual life.
- Video footage will be required to follow agreed storyline and should be filmed as required, along with suitable complementary interviews and dialogue.
- Edit the final videos and have them approved by the Chief of Party and Mercy Corps’ communication team before going public.
- Support the communications and IT teams in packaging final videos and other content for use online and elsewhere.
- Visit field projects to gather information and video for external and internal use.
- Edit and package final products for distribution.
- Write and edit script with the assistance of the communications team.
- The documentary(ies) will convey the beneficiary perspective of SYLI. It will capture existing context of education challenges in Somalia; the social, economic and political benefits of education as experienced through the lens and voice of featured beneficiaries; and other important messages pertaining to the program as outlined by the SYLI program leadership.
Task
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End Product
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Develop Script with Storyboard in close
consultation with Mercy Corps
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§ A basic research on education in fragile states.
§ Tested and agreed storyboard with Mercy Corps.
§ At least one approved script/storyboard of a 10 minutes film.
§ List of interviews with corresponding questions
§ Finalize materials for post productions
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Develop plan for filming, audio and post production in consultation with Mercy Corps
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§ Plan of filming, audio and post-production.
§ List of shooting locations
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Videography
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§ Sufficient footage according following video storyboards
§ Carryout interviews with help of Mercy Corps communications team
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Animation
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§ List of Titles
§ Other required Animation
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Post production
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§ Conversion of raw footage
§ Approved edited format of film
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Final Product
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Complete Video Documentary film with all incorporated feedback provided by Mercy Corps in the following formats:
a) 8-10 minute film in Somali and English version of same video in DVD formats.
b) Digital formats of each version of finalized film provided to Mercy Corps for publication on its website and other social media platforms.
c) Both of the two Somali versions must have subtitles in English. The English versions should have English subtitles for Somali dialogue.
d) 10 DVDs for each of two versions with designed cover featuring USAID and Mercy Corps branding.
e) All raw footages provided to Mercy Corps communications team
f) All background music and voiceover raw files provided to communications team.
g) If there is time to execute a second video, all of the above will also be provided.
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- A minimum BA/BFA in film or a video production/communications related discipline. A Masters degree in communications, journalism or film is preferred.
- Relevant experience in video production/editing ideally developing human interest stories for video.
- Preferred a minimum of 5 or more years of experience in a video production role with prior work in developing or conflict affected countries.
- Candidate must own all of his/her own production equipment, including cameras, sound equipment, computer and editing software.
- Should be an expert using Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier or other high-end digital editing software.
- Preferably, experience producing short videos for NGOs or for organizations with a focus on international development.
Compensation: The consultant will provide an itemized budget proposal for the consultancy, as well as a technical proposal stating suitability to undertake the assignment and the methodology.
Logistics: Mercy Corps will provide the consultant with transport to and from Somalia, as well as within Somalia.
Application Information and How to Apply
Interested candidates for this role are required to submit a work sample, resume and a technical proposal on how they intent to carry out the assignment.