Videographer

Project summary:

Sport and cultural activities have always been of great importance for individuals, communities, and nations. In the last decades, it has been proven that such activities played a major role in contributing to stronger social bonds and solidarity. It played a major role in bringing people together despite their differences.

Al Midan NGO in partnership with the Local Development Program for Urban Areas in North Lebanon (UDP-NL) has implemented a successful project called Sport Builds Generations in 2020-2022, that capacitated coaches to deliver trainings that taught social-emotional skills through football trainings, events, and tournaments.

The need for such initiatives proved a great success, but considering very few organizations considering these initiatives, the need is still valid and required to achieve advanced results.

Therefore, the aim of this current project: "Activation of Public Spaces and Strengthening of Organizations that Manage Them'' is to help bring several public sites in north Lebanon, that were and are still being rehabilitated and constructed by GIZ under the UDP-NL project to life through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach with a focus on sustainability. We aim to work closely with the organizations (NGOs, sports clubs, and municipalities) on creating and establishing new activities (basketball, ultimate frisbee, chess club, etc) and events for these spaces. More importantly, this intervention will work closely with the organizations to develop and strengthen their capacities within their organization, which will include technical workshops (marketing and branding, facility management, etc) as well as close mentorship.

Responsibilities/ Duties:

• Focus on doing projects/videos that help promote the events or activities linked to the organizations. Can also include video campaigns focused on an organization and public space.
• Support and create visibility for the events and activities of the organizations.
• Develop overall concept, storyboard, script; casting of locations/actors.
• Work with the Project Manager and the Communication and Visibility Officer on planning the shooting of the activities/meetings organized by Al Midan.
• Capture the activities and participants’ stories using the best equipment possible.
• Ensure timely shooting, editing, and delivery of the documentary by coordinating with the Project Manager and the Communication and Visibility Officer.
• Provide insights on the best practices in videography.
• Displays cultural, gender, religious, race, nationality and age sensitivity, and adaptability.
• Coordinate all facets of video production including brainstorming of ideas, planning, synopsis, production, and post-production editing.
• Update the project team regularly on the work progress including any challenges and/or recommendations.
• Produce short video interviews/ success stories for social media and websites.
• Communicate with the communication department about all activities.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by your direct supervisor.
• Be available to attend meetings and workshops related to marketing of specific public spaces.
• Regular feedback-loops and inputs with Al Midan
• Integration of subtitles developed in close coordination with Al Midan for all verbal and written text mentioned in the videos

Requirements:

• At least 4 years of experience in video production, cinematography, audiovisual design or similar field.
• University degree or at least 3-5 years of relevant field experience in a similar position.
• Access to all video equipment and software, including a drone camera for aerial shots and any permissions required to use the drone in Lebanon
• Experience and understanding of North Lebanon (Tripoli, Dannieh, Zgharta, Batroun, Koura, Bcharri)
• Proficiency in English and Arabic both oral and written.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to create posts, visuals, and communication material in an innovative and creative way.
• Experience in making short films for events and activities.
• Experience in the NGO sector is a plus.

Accountability to beneficiaries:

Al Midan team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

PSEA and Child Safeguarding Policy:

Al Midan in Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Al Midan in Lebanon and its employees and stakeholders abide by the Al Midan Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Safeguarding Policies.

Others:

• Ensure all activities are gender sensitive and follow Al Midan Gender Equity Policy.
• Apply Do No Harm standards to ensure activities do not have detrimental effects on vulnerable communities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.