1. Background

1.1 About Humanity & Inclusion

Handicap International which runs program under its operating name Humanity & Inclusion (hereafter referred to as HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. HI is currently implementing projects in almost 50 countries worldwide.

 

1.2 Context in which the project takes place

Growing Together (GT) project is implemented in refugee camps and internal displacement settings in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Thailand. The project is directly implemented by country teams in each location and in addition counts with a regional coordination unit based in Thailand.

 

Bangladesh is one of the poorest countries in South Asia with one of the highest densities of population in the world – 160 million. Since 1991-92, close to one million refugees from Myanmar's northern Rakhine State of the Muslim ethnic minority, commonly referred to as the Rohingya, have sought protection in south-east Bangladesh (Cox’s Bazar district). The last influx, with more than 700,000 arrivals from August 2017 has created more pressure on resources and increasing humanitarian needs. Refugees remain in a chronic emergency situation due to long-term challenges to find a durable solution to their status in Myanmar and Bangladesh and therefore require continuous humanitarian assistance. The host Bangladeshi communities are also affected by the presence of a large refugee population living in the region. In addition, this coastal region is continuously dealing with the impacts of natural disasters, mostly cyclones and flooding, during which meagre assets of the local population are damaged or destroyed.

HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society. In Cox Bazar’s district, HI has a strong knowledge and experience in chronic emergency response. Thanks to three projects implemented before the crisis, HI is providing services in rehabilitation, protection and PSS, with an inclusive mainstreaming approach to refugees and host population.

 

Pakistan has important strategic endowments and development potential. However, Pakistan faces significant economic, governance and security challenges to achieve durable development outcomes. The persistence of conflict in the border areas and security challenges throughout the country affects all aspects of life in Pakistan and impedes development. There is a new government in place since mid-2018, however the overall security situation still needs improvement. There are restrictions to media reporting in country. Another important development in 2018 was the government decision to merge the Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) with KP, raising hopes that such merger would aid the multi-sectorial development of this conflict affected border region. The relationship with neighboring countries, in particular with Afghanistan and India, is complex due to unresolved border issues such as dispute over Kashmir territory or militant groups crossing to/from Pakistan. Afghan/Pakistan border is also subject to thousands of migrant & refugee movements. There still remains over 1 million registered Afghan refugees in Pakistan.

Pakistan remains one of the lowest performers in the south Asia region on human development indicators, especially in education and stunting. Infant and under five mortality rates present a similar dynamic. Gender disparities persist in education, health and all economic sectors. Pakistan has one of the lowest female labor force participation rates in the region.

 

Thailand has a long-standing history in receiving refugees from neighbouring countries even though it is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention or its 1967 Protocol and does not have a formal national asylum framework. Myanmar refugees have been hosted on the Thai-Myanmar border for over three decades; currently, about 90,000 refugees live in nine temporary shelters. Camps management is controlled by the Thai authorities, in collaboration with locally appointed refugee committees. 13 NGOs that are gathered under the Committee for the Coordination of Services to Displaced Persons in Thailand (CCSDPT) are providing services within the camps. In Thailand, HI started working in 1984 and first focused its actions on the delivery of mobility and assistive devices. Thailand. In light of the political movements in Myanmar since early 2012 through the signing of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement and the general elections in late 2015, a platform for further dialogue on voluntary repatriation between key stakeholders led to the start of the facilitation of voluntary return. Although this process is still very slow, CCSDPT members are coordinating closely to timely react on all known scenarios. Aligning to these contextual changes, in 2016 HI Thailand became part of a regional program, by merging with the existing mission in Myanmar.

 

1.4 The project

Project name	Growing Together!
Project Goal	Enable children with disabilities and other vulnerable children (age 0-12) to develop their full potential on an equal basis with other children and acquire fundamental educational and social skills through inclusive play, arts, games, sport, culture, and early years’ education in displacement settings in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Thailand.
Location	Bangladesh: Kutupalong and Nayapara registered and makeshift camps and 17 villages in the host community of Ukhyia and 15 in Teknaf. Pakistan: 7 villages in the host community of the Union Council of Lala Kalay in Peshawar District and 18 in the Union Council of Jalozai in Nowshera district. Thailand: 7 out of the 9 temporary shelters along the Thai-Myanmar border. 2 of the camps in Mae Hong Son province started implementation in October 2018.
Target groups (Beneficiaries)	3,968 children with disabilities and other vulnerable children in early childhood (0 to 5) (50% girls and at least 25% with disabilities). Parents of children under 5 years old. 4,968 children with disabilities and other vulnerable children of primary school age (6-12) (50% boys/girls, at least 20% with disabilities). 91 local child-development service providers.
Partner	Pakistan: CHIP Bangladesh: MUKTI Thailand: Karen Women Organization (KWO), Karen Refugee Committee Education Entity (KRCEE).
Funding	IKEA Foundation.
Start date	June 2016
Length of the project	54 months

 

1.5 Justification for calling upon a Videographer for Blue Box

The Growing Together! (GT) project has been working with families and young children with and without disabilities, to promote learning and play with children living in low-income settings, refugee and displacement contexts. The Project has adopted the use of early child development (ECD) tools and activity cards for use by health workers/community volunteers/families to help understand early child development and promoting playful interactions between caregivers and young children. A consultant is required to produce high quality video clips demonstrating how to use the activity cards and how workers can use these with families to contribute to support children with and without disabilities. The videos will be use in the context of training of trainers (ToT) and also as a resource for use in the field by community workers.

 

2. SCOPE OF THE CONSULTANCY

The objective of this consultancy is to produce six short educational video clips to demonstrate how children with different impairments or development delay move around, interact and engage in play activities with caregivers using ECD approaches. The videos will demonstrate playful activities, using toys and other items used by community workers and parents with children, and show different types of parent-child play activities. The filming is planned to take place in Ban Mai Nai Soi temporary shelter, Meung District, Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand.

 

3. METHODOLOGY OF WORK AND LOCATION

 

The methodology is required to have child-friendly approaches and a strong participatory focus where people with and without disabilities are consulted.

 

The consultant is expected to carry out the following tasks:

 

1. Desk phase, pre-video production during which the consultant will:

• Have kick off Skype meeting with the technical team members who will provide relevant contextual information, technical guidance on the methodology of the intervention to be captured, explanation of the function of relevant resources; and define and agree to the scope and expectations of the end product using various multimedia as indicated (including text, still images and video)
• Will receive assistance in acquiring access to specific locations in the form of making the application for the consultant’s assignment commissioned by Humanity & Inclusion
• Deliver a draft video concept note in a suitable/relevant format (e.g. multimedia) for validation by technical focal point

 

2. Field phase video production (steps/methodology to be detailed by the consultant)

 

• The Regional team will coordinate the content and work closely with consultant and field staff during the shooting
• Perform video production with the projects’ beneficiaries (children and their caregivers with/without disabilities), accompanied by staff from Growing Together Project team (up to 3 days)

 

3. Remote phase (video post-production)

• Video editing and post-production of video content, with the aim to produce up to 6 short clips of professional quality and produce informative and targeted messages through visual means
• Delivery of draft multimedia videos for comment and technical review by focal point
• Completion of videos upon GT Regional technical validation

 

4. DELIVERABLES

                                                                                                                       

• Completion of a series of short videos (six videos of approx. three minutes), available in high and low resolution and matching the following criteria:

 

• Successfully capture and produce a finished product that effectively and informatively covers the following core elements: children playing with appropriate age toys, use of activity cards, meaningful interaction between child and caregiver, positive atmosphere, body positioning adaptation as per child’s needs.
• Ensure footage is technically appropriate and meaningfully captures the scope of the activity objectives
• Include English or other language subtitles as needed (translation provided by HI)

 

Within the video confidentiality will be respected when representing personal information. A consent form needs to be used prior taking any video, which will have to mention the statement within the document: “All names & information about the location of children and family privacy in conformity with HI Child Protection Policy”

NB: For reasons of confidentiality, the videos remain the intellectual property of HI exclusively.

 

6. TIMELINE

The Videographer for Blue Box consultancy is expected to start in March 2020. The field phase is in Mae Hong Son and should take place in Ban Mae Su Rin (BMSR) and Ban Mai Nai Soi (BMNS) temporary shelter (camp) during the 1^st week of April, pending approvals and permissions of the relevant authorities.

 

7. PROFILE OF THE CONSULTANT

The consultancy can be carried out by an expert or a team of experts/ support staff.

If a team of experts is selected, the consultancy will be put under the responsibility of one team leader chosen among the team of experts. This person will ensure all communication with GT Regional team and will be the sole responsible for managing the organization of the work.

 

The expert or team of experts should combine the following skills, experience and knowledge:

Required

Preferred

Proven track record of high-quality video and audio production and post-production work Consultant will supply all video equipment, professional video camera and a range of accessories, including microphones and lighting equipment. Ability to work independently Written and spoken English; Cross cultural and field-based experience in developing contexts

Experience on working with child and family focused projects that focus on capturing early child development or early years education is an asset; Background in vulnerable/ marginalized groups preferably with a working knowledge on child development. Experience in refugee and IDPs contexts Experience working with Non-Governmental Organizations; experience working with HI Experience working in Thailand is an asset; Knowledge of local language(s) is an asset.

8. FORMALITIES 

Proposals from interested consultant(s) should include:

1. Letter of expression of interests, including how the skills and competencies described in the Terms of Reference are met (compulsory);
2. Curriculum vitae (compulsory) detailing the consultant’s experience and qualifications on videos production; reference of previous assignments done or sample of work accomplished (if it is a team of consultants, all CVs should be included);
3. Sample previous similar assignment; (compulsory)
4. Proposed timeline and financial proposal in USD (compulsory). All costs related to the consultancy without exceptions should be figured in the financial plan of the consultant, including consultancy fees differentiating i) field days; ii) desk days; and iii) video development), domestic and international travel if needed, visa, accommodation, data entry, logistics, stationary, etc. (transportation by land to the refugee shelters will be provided by HI);

Note: No per diem will be paid to the consultant(s). Also, international travel days will not be considered as working days and will not be paid.

The consultant will be responsible for its own security, HI will not cover any insurance fee during the consultancy period.

5. List of relevant documents requested for the contractual process in case of selection (Passport, insurance …).

 

NOTE - Camp/ field visit limitations:

• The consultant will need to comply with HI Thailand security regulations. A security briefing will be provided by the security focal point before or upon arrival to the country.
• It is suggested that the consultant take a suitable amount of cash before living to the areas of activities implementation.

• No entry to the camps without camp-pass permission, which should be processed one month in advance the field activities.
• No camp visit during Thailand Public Holidays.
• No work/interviews on the weekends at the temporary shelter level.
• Mae Sot is the main office for HI in Thailand. There are 4 direct one hour-daily flights from Bangkok to Mae Sot by NokAir.
• Camps (Temporary shelters) in Mae Hong Son Province: Ban Mai Nai Soi and Mae Su Rin are 7 hours from

Mae Sot by land.

• The consultant will stay in Mae Hong Son in a hotel. There are direct flights from Bangkok to Mae Hong Son by NokAir and Bangkok Airways.

 

Note:

Evaluation of the applications will be made through a selection committee in 2 phases:

• Administrative selection: checking for completeness of application (all compulsory items listed above in Formalities). Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration for technical selection.
• Technical selection: criteria to select the best application will be based on the quality of previous assignments sample, competitive financial proposal, human resources skills and previous experiences, demonstrated expertise of the applicant.

 

The deadline for submission of applications is February 17^th 2020 at midnight Thailand time.

Applications should be submitted to the following email: gt.recruitment@thailand.hi.org, including in the email subject: “Videographer for Blue Box Consultancy”.   

Only candidates who pass the administrative selection will be taken into consideration for the technical assessment and they will be afterwards notified of the final decision. Selected applicants may be invited for a (phone/skype) interview.

HI reserves the right to contact the applicants for further information before the final selection of the selection committee.

 

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) encourages qualified persons with disabilities or chronic illness and women and men to apply.

HI is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults from harm. All staff are expected to comply with the Child Protection, PSEAH Policies. Employment is subject to our protection standards including background checks and adherence to our protection policies and Code of Conduct

All information shared by the applicants remain confidential

 

                                                            --------------------------------------------------------

Contact : gt.recruitment@thailand.hi.org

---

ไอที / ITที่ปรึกษา / Consultant