PRODUCTION OF END OF PROJECT SUCCESS STORIES – VIDEOS AND HIGH-RESOLUTION PHOTOS – FOR SOLIDARIDAD EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICA IN ETHIOPIA

1. INTRODUCTION
2. Solidaridad Network is an international solution-oriented civil society organization working through eight regional expertise centers to transform markets to make them more sustainable and inclusive. Solidaridad Eastern and Central Africa, one of the regional centers, is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. We bring together supply chain players and engage them with innovative solutions to improve production, ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes the benefit for all. We facilitate the strengthening of local capacity in developing countries, support the creation of enabling environments for economies to thrive, and improve market access.

• I. BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECTS

1. Tackling Pollution from the Apparel Sector through Engaging SMEs in Water Stewardship Project
2. Solidaridad has been implementing the “Tackling Pollution from the Apparel Sector through Engaging SMEs in Water Stewardship” project to foster improved health, livelihoods and environmentally sustainable growth through preferential investment, purchasing, policy and practice for water stewardship throughout Africa ‘s apparel supply chain. The project was funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented jointly by Solidaridad (Ethiopia), Alliance for Water Stewardship/Water Witness International and Aid by Trade Foundation/COP. To achieve this goal, the project focused on an action and learning centered approach that connects local water stewardship practice, impacts and evidence generated in Ethiopia with global drivers and levers for improved action at SME level across the textile and garments sector.
3. The expected outcomes of the SDC project were:
4. Improved evidence and consensus on priority opportunities for improved water stewardship throughout the apparel value chain.
5. Water stewardship innovation and action in the form of improved water performance, pollution control and water security for affected populations through case study interventions in three levels of the Ethiopian apparel value chain.
6. Lesson learning, outreach and legacy via changes in sector investment strategies, procurement and purchasing requirements, standards setting and policy incentives that promote and embed water stewardship throughout the apparel value chain.
7. Solidaridad and Aid by Trade Foundation (“AbtF”) focused on the cotton component of the project. The project contributed to the reduction and avoidance of water pollution and the proper usage of water resources in Ethiopian cotton farming in collaboration with the international and local partners and government.
8. The expected outputs under the cotton component outcomes were:
9. Participatory water security scan and stewardship opportunity analysis – cotton.
10. Participatory development of water stewardship innovation and action plans – cotton.
11. Training and technical assistance to 300 farmers on improved water stewardship rated as valuable by recipients (>50% women, youth or vulnerable people) (Afar and Tigray).
12. Lesson learning, outreach and legacy: embedding water stewardship in cotton production.
13. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The main purpose of this assignment is to produce three (3) high-quality video clips and at least 100 high-resolution photos to showcase the impacts of the “Tackling Pollution from the Apparel Sector through Engaging SMEs in Water Stewardship” project interventions on cotton producing smallholder and commercial farmers, their families, and communities.

This will be achieved through the following assignment objectives:

1. Three (3) short videos (3-6 mins) in local language with English subtitles
2. At least 100 high-resolution photos. The photos show the life and living circumstances of the beneficiary; and show their activities as follows:

• Close-up portraits
• Medium or full-length shots of the beneficiary on their field or in front of their house
• If possible, some playful, fun photos. People hugging, giving high fives, showing their farm produce in the air, etc.

1. At Least two (2) powerful quotes from each interviewee translated from the local language to English to be used alongside high resolution photos

Assignment Locations:

At least two (2) interviews per location

1. Location 1: Afar Region, Amibara District (Women cotton producers, youth and Awash Basin Authority)
2. Location 2: Gewane District, Aweke Fentie Cotton Farm
3. Location 3: Adama city, Aweke Fentie Cotton Farm Owners
4. Location 4: Werer, Rural Village (Women cotton producers, youth and Awash Basin Authority) Afar region
5. DELIVERABLES
6. Three (3) high-quality video clips (3-6 mins) highlighting interviews for broadcast and nonbroadcast.
7. A minimum of 100 high-resolution photographs, edited (post-processed), tagged, and captioned according to the Solidaridad photography guidelines;
8. Word document with all the powerful statements/quotes (at least two caption/powerful statements per interviewee) captured during the interviews.

All photography should adhere to theSolidaridad photography guidelinesand brand manual that will be provided to the videographer/photographer.

1. CONSULTANCY PERIOD

The assignment is for a fixed period of 14 days:

• Two (2) days for pre-production and logistical preparations
• Five (5) days for photography/videography in the locations listed in section 2 of this TOR
• Seven (7) days for post-production writing, editing, etc.

Assignment Starting date – November 18, 2022

Date of submission of products for review – December 2, 2022

1. REQUIREMENT AND SELECTION CRITERIA OF SERVICE PROVIDER
2. Outstanding top-notch videography skills matched with photography expertise;
3. Outstanding video, audio, and photo editing skills;
4. A proven track record (samples of previous similar assignments need to be presented) specifically on documenting project success stories;
5. Experience with documenting international development work.

The technical proposal should include the following:

1. Organization Profile (max 1 page) explaining why they are the most suitable for the work;
2. Relevant Experience (max 1 page);
3. Detailed methodology framework with expected deliverables, timelines, man-days, and financial resources required (3-5 pages);
4. Recent CV’s for the team;
5. Company Registration and PIN certificates;
6. Three (3) testimonials from Three (3) organizations for which the service provider executed a similar assignment.

The financial proposal should include the following:

• Fixed professional fees for the assignment including preparation, fieldwork (photography & videography), data analysis, writing process, final editing, and reporting;
• Government taxes;
• Fixers;
• Permits;
• Translators (English);
• Other related costs.

P.S. The service provider is responsible for his/her own equipment (e.g. cameras, laptops), including the proper insurance of such items and software. Solidaridad, will cover the cost of accommodation, transportation and meals during the field work.

1. COPYRIGHT CREDITS

In consideration of the fees paid, the videographer expressly assigns to Solidaridad any copyright arising from the works the videographer produces while executing this contract. Solidaridad herewith has non-exclusive world rights to selected images in all media (so including non-Solidaridad media) in perpetuity. Solidaridad will not use the images for other purposes than promoting Solidaridad (in the widest sense of the word).

In printed materials with a colophon, Solidaridad will credit the photographers. In external media, photographers can be credited with a combination of the name of Solidaridad with the name of the photographer, so: © Solidaridad/John Doe.

In digital media, posters, and banners photographers are usually not credited.

All images (whether used for online or print purposes) must include the videographer’s name in the metadata. The videographer may not use, reproduce or otherwise disseminate or authorize others to use, reproduce or disseminate such works without prior consent from Solidaridad.