Call for Videomaker/Director

About NAHNOO

NAHNOO is a registered Lebanese Non-Governmental & Non-Profit Organization. NAHNOO has been working since 2009 as a research, capacity-building, and advocacy platform for participatory policymaking, toward an inclusive society in Lebanon. The NGO rallies volunteer across Lebanon and through multidisciplinary and participatory research, capacity-building workshops, and grassroots activities, we provide a platform for youth and professionals to lead the planning and implementation of advocacy campaigns and gain the skills needed to impact policy-making at the local and national levels.

Further info: www.nahnoo.org + Facebook NAHNOO

PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY:

NAHNOO is looking for a Videomaker/Director to document the project process and activities (by photography & filming) and produce a series of short videos for reporting and awareness purpose. The activities will happen mostly in Roum (Jezzine district, South Lebanon).

PROJECT CONCEPT

The project goal is to engage and to sensitize the local communities in Roum and surrounding villages on the value of collaborating in the operation and management of the existing sanitation solutions and therefore ensure their sustainability.

Project objectives :

1. Engaged citizens and relevant stakeholders in the management of the existing sanitation solutions reaching a developed sustainable sanitation management plan validated by the community.
2. Increased awareness of local communities on possible solutions for wastewater treatment, the different types, their investment, operation and maintenance costs, and their advantages and disadvantages, and on water conservation and protection and the impact of untreated wastewater on water resources.

Project activities:

- Series of field & stakeholders visits

- Working Group structuring and training (4 days workshops)

- Series of educational visits (schools, scouts etc)

- Local awareness activities through public Grassroots actions such as a Water Festival

- Town hall meeting (2)

- Local community survey

- Social media awareness campaign on wastewater management

CONSULTANCY SCOPE OF WORK & KEY TASKS:

1. Responsible for providing the equipment needed to complete the tasks.

2. Site visits to document project process by photographing and filming significant project activities while covering the experience of the participants.

3. From this coverage, create a series of pictures and producing a high-quality short documentary video illustrating the project process and impact and to promote as an inspirational model, with participants and stakeholders testimonials and highlighting success stories.

It will show the learning and best practices outcome in the context of the Roum (describing its specificity/profile), demonstrate the wastewater solutions and explain the mechanisms leading to their development. This video serves to spread awareness to the residents, stakeholders and surrounding villages on the importance of participatory wastewater management, the benefits of the existing solutions and the efficient roles they can hold in this matter. This way, NAHNOO will present Roum as a model town that can be replicated for participatory sanitation and wastewater management through community engagement, to become an inspiration to the municipalities and local communities of the surrounding towns and beyond.

4. Producing two high-quality short animation videos for informative and awareness purpose. These videos will target the public at large to raise awareness about the risks and impacts of wastewater mismanagement (such as pollution), the importance of a sustainable sanitation management system and inform on the role citizens can take in the process (for example in water conservation).

5.  Editing of videos and photos is based on feedback from NAHNOO’s Communication Manager and delivering final products in a timely manner

6. Keep coordinating with NAHNOO’s Communication Manager throughout assignment, including through meetings when necessary

NB:

- Produced videos will be screened at events and published & promoted online on NAHNOO’s social media platform therefore high standards of production and professionalism is expected.

- Confirmed total number of days to be agreed upon based on applicant’s financial offer

- Activities might happen during weekends, possibly on weekdays, based on a set schedule

DELIVERABLES AND PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT

The period of the consultancy is to start the soonest possible till July 2024 (9 months) delivering:

1. Workplan for the assignment
2. Creation of a series of photos from photographing activities and testimonials during project implementation
3. Production of 1 high-standard documentary-style short film (around average 6 minutes)
4. Production of 2 high-standard short animations (average 1.5 min) for awareness raising

QUALIFICATION/LEVEL OF REQUIREMENTS

• At least 7 years of documented professional experience  relevant to the described scope of work
• Ability to bear very flexible working hours, including attending activities (meetings and /or workshop…) in implementation areas and during weekends
• Previous experience working with in non-profit fields with civil society organizations and equivalent
• Fluency in Arabic and English, reading, speaking and writing.
• Access to communication, design and media softwares (as NAHNOO does not provide access to these softwares)
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, work as a team, and make rapid modifications
• Adaptability and flexibility in working within complex and dynamic environment
• Strong presentation skills;

EXPERT FEES

The consultants will be selected based on competitiveness and quality of the provided proposal (experience & financial). They will be paid upon successful completion (approved) of the  deliverables based on an agreed schedule.