Photography Consultancy

ABOUT THE STRUCTURE of the INGO:

Solidarités International is an International NGO working with vulnerable populations, mainly victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters. Specialized for nearly 40 years in the coverage of vital needs, S.I. takes charge of emergency and reconstruction programs.

With respect for cultures and close to the people, Solidarités International implements its programs by combining its skills with those of its employees and local managers.

Solidarités International's teams, made up of around 270 expatriates and nearly 2200 local employees, are today present in 18 countries in Asia, Middle East, Africa and Caribbean where they are particularly committed to fighting diseases related to unsafe water but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods.

General Objective

To document SI activities in Informal Settlements (ISs), where WASH services are provided, including water trucking, dislodging, and construction. Document SI hygiene promotion activities and engagement with communities.

Specific results

• Snapshots giving an overview of the context of refugees living in ISs across Lebanon.
• Portraits of beneficiaries in their living environment and testimony/caption.
• Portraits of the members of SI staff carrying out their work.

Skills and pre-requisite

• Experienced Photographer with reference/portfolio as supporting evidence
• Entitled to work in Lebanon Fluent in Arabic Good commands of English
• Excellent communication skills
• Adaptability to various communities’ cultures
• High capacity to create links while visiting and discussing with communities
• Capacity to conduct field visits in Bekaa, North and Akkar regions of Lebanon
• Strong and objective interest in the humanitarian aid
• Ability to work independently
• Good writing skills
• Sense of teamwork, especially with those in charge of community outreach
• Experience of work with NGOs/UN agencies is a strong asset
• Previous similar experience is a plus

Equipment and logistical arrangements

The consultant should have and use his/her own photographer’s material (no drone allowed).

The consultant should manage his/her own car movements to SI offices in Tripoli and Zahle, and then will be accompanied by SI staff to the sites, with SI car

NB: on some occasions, the consultant may be joining one of the partners and hence travel in a partner’s car. This will be defined during the fine-tuning of the workplan

Workplan/ role and responsibilities of SI and the consultant

• Presentation of the activities by SI MEAL Coordinator in Beirut Office
• Fine-tuning of the detailed workplan, together with MEAL Coordinator
• Field visits in selected sites in project area, accompanied by SI staff
• Editing and post production
• Provision of at least 30 high quality pictures
• No printing will be required

Duration & Period

• The consultant will work during the month of November/December four (4) working days (full time) in the field, visiting sites in Akkar (2 days) and Beqaa (2 days), and 1 day for post-production work, for a total of five (5) working days.

Your offer will be considered complete after reception of:

• Detailed quotation
• Workplan
• Past experience
• List of equipment
• Any additional information