VIDEO ASSIGNMENT ON ‘HYGIENE AND HANDWASHING’

ABOUT ACTION AGAINST HUNGER

Action Against Hunger (AAH) is a global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. We save the lives of malnourished children. We ensure families can access clean water, food, training and healthcare. We enable entire communities to be free from hunger. We are present in Lebanon since 2006 implementing projects in the following sectors: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene; Nutrition and Mental Health; Food Security and short-term Livelihoods such as Cash for Work and Income Generation Activities.

BACKGROUND

Action Against Hunger Lebanon, with the support of UNICEF, is currently conducting awareness sessions on handwashing specifically directed to vulnerable Syrian refugee children from different age groups living in informal tented settlements in the Bekaa. These sessions are meant to raise awareness on the importance of handwashing with soap to remove germs and prevent COVID-19 and other infectious diseases focusing on the 5 steps of handwashing.

PURPOSE OF THE SERVICE:

The aim of this audio-visual product is to raise awareness among the target communities and to present the sessions to the different external audiences as an innovative approach that involves the children instead of only adults highlighting the positive impact that the activities not only had on the participants in an individual manner but also on their households’ members and daily life.

Thus, through 6 selected kids’ testimonials and discussions (3 females and 3 males from different age groups), the video will provide information about the importance of handwashing and the impact of the new practices learnt by the children at a household level.

The final product will be launched on the International Handwashing Day event the 15^th of October during a handwashing awareness session meant to target children between 6 to 12 years old, and it will also target more children from different age groups via WhatsApp. 

In addition, the video will be shared in our social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and potentially YouTube) in order to reach the different external audiences. 

Finally, second version of the video may be adapted and shared by the Spanish headquarters with the Spanish external audiences.

SCOPE OF THE WORK:

Under the supervision of the Advocacy and Communication team, the specific roles and responsibilities are:

• Production of a short video based on a pre-existent script including interviews, videography, lighting, editing, audio balancing, subtitling, format exporting, archiving RAW and edited work, etc. All videos produced must be of the highest quality to adequately represent the organization.
• The use of the contractors’ own HD/4K quality equipment, accessories, and editing software.
• Editing the footage in line with the script.
• Record an edit narration/voice over if needed.
• Embed subtitles in the video as per need.
• Audio balance the final product and convert it in formats for use on different social media channels.
• Clearly identify location, name and age of interviewees, and any relevant details.
• Include appropriate Action Against Hunger branding and crediting of Action Against Hunger ownership for the produced videos.
• Archive the edited output in a USB drive. 

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Resolution: 16:9, HD 1080 25p/1080 29.97/30p or 4K + WhatsApp + Different social media requirements.
• Duration: a maximum of 3 minutes
• The expected result must follow Action Against Hunger’s branding guidelines (titles, typography, colours, etc.).
• Framing: different visual perspectives such as establishing shots, portrait, medium and close-up shots as indicated in the script.
• Reference of the format (the location will be in an informal tented settlement):

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUwhVUy2uTo

REPORTING REQUERIMENTS

The contractors will report to the Advocacy Coordinator, who will regularly communicate with the contractors and provide feedback and guidance on their performance and all other necessary support so to achieve objectives of the assignment, as well as remain aware of any upcoming issues related to contractors’ performance and quality of work. All activities and deliverables undertaken by the contractors shall be discussed and planned in consultation with AAH Lebanon.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR EVALUATION OF RESULTS

The evaluation of the contractors’ performance will be based on:

• Completion of tasks specified in the ToR.
• Compliance with the established deadlines for submission of deliverables.
• Quality of work.
• Demonstration of high standards of work with Action Against Hunger.

DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY DATES:

Deliverables

Production of 1 video that will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Development of the detailed scenarios of the videos under AAH Lebanon’s approval
• Video production
• Arabic/English subtitles on an as needed basis
• Postproduction (assembly, sound, processing, etc.)
• Delivery of the final version of the video in different formats:
• HD/4K clean version
• HD/4K version with English subtitles (and Arabic subtitles if needed)
• WhatsApp and social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn) versions.
• Delivery of b-roll content and photo documentation
• Delivery of the final product both online and in a USB drive

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The contractors are expected to possess the following qualifications:

• At least five years of experience in high level videography/video editing
• Strong theoretical and practical background in videography, including possession and ability to use the most current version of HD cameras, sound and lighting equipment, and most recent editing software.
• Demonstrated experience of conception, production and editing of mini-video documentaries and Public Service Announcements (PSAs).
• Languages: fluency in both Arabic and English
• The contractors must be based in Lebanon.
• Experience covering social, humanitarian and development subjects will be an asset.
• Experience with other NGOs will be an asset.
• Knowledge on ethical standards in reporting on issues related to children will be an asset.

TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSAL

Interested individuals will submit a Technical and Financial Proposal, with description of their experience, as well as a portfolio/reel of previous works.

The technical proposal should include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Short profile including CV, diploma of videography-related studies, references.
• Detailed individual portfolio (reel and weblinks to produced videos) showcasing range of work (PSAs, films, commercials, documentaries, etc.).
• Production capabilities: quality video production, including related hardware/software.

The financial proposal shall specify all-inclusive fee per video product, which should include filming charges, transportation expenses, postproduction, as well as crediting, subtitling and voiceover (if needed), and any other cost related to the assignment. If not included in the ToR, AHH Lebanon will not reimburse costs not directly related to the assignment. This contract does not allow payment of off-hours, medical insurance, taxes, and sick leaves.

The Financial Proposal should be DETAILED and submitted in US dollars.

COPYRIGHTS & UTILIZATION RIGHTS

Action Against Hunger will be the sole and exclusive owner of all intellectual property rights related to your creations resulting from the assignment (with the sole exception of moral rights), including without limitation the photos made by you during the course of the assignment.

These rights shall, immediately, upon creation or performance, be and remain the sole and exclusive property of Action Against Hunger and you hereby irrevocably and unconditionally assign to Action Against Hunger all right, title and interest in and to the same.

Action Against Hunger shall be the sole owner of the following rights throughout the world:

• Right to reproduce on any medium and in any form
• Right of representation and distribution
• Right of adaptation and translation into any languages

Consequently, Action Against Hunger has the right to:

1. Use the audio-visual material for fundraising, communications and any other activities deemed necessary, in any countries, without any extra costs or charges to pay. This may include direct email, email campaigns, street fundraising, outdoor advertising, inserts, adverts, corporate presentations, websites, social networking sites and editorial as well as any other known and unknown activities.
2. Provide the material to the media and other counterparts as long as the author’s name is mentioned, and the material is used under Action Against Hunger framework and without receiving any economic reward.
3. Modify, reproduce, record, manipulate, digitize, the photos by any technical processes it desires, in all formats.
4. Show the photos in public at festivals, cultural events and, in general, in any public place in any country.
5. Use the photos with other visuals and audio, with or without words.
6. Store the photos in the databases of Action Against Hunger offices.
7. Insert Action Against Hunger logos, trademarks and text into photos.

Action Against Hunger commits to respect the author’s moral rights and agrees to credit the name of the photographer on photos used.

All Action Against Hunger staff in all countries have unlimited use of the photos in relation to their work and with no extra fees.

The images should not be supplied or sold to any third parties, including other organizations of similar interests, such as NGOs.