Short term Consultancy for Photography and Videography

BACKGROUND

The World Health Organization (WHO) in Lao People’s Democratic Republic is committed to support the government, health workers and communities about how to improve health. WHO will communicate by presenting more human stories that will resonate with stakeholders and communities and motivate them to act, by demonstrating the impact of our work, by providing more visibility for donors and partners, and by helping create a shared sense of purpose around our work to improve health in the country. To fully leverage the power of communications as a tool for health in Lao, an approach known as C4H (Communications for Health) has been adopted. C4H refers to communications principles and processes that inform and change attitudes and behaviours for defined public health outcomes at the individual, community and societal levels.

This consultancy will support development of visuals for communication for health and external relations for WHO. It will also provide capacity building for staff on videography, filming and editing at the Centre of Communication and Education for Health.

PURPOSE/SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE OF THE ACTIVITY

This consultancy will support development of visuals for communication for health and external relations for WHO. It will also provide capacity building for staff on videography, filming and editing at the Centre of Communication and Education for Health.

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES TO BE CARRIED OUT

Under the supervision of the communication consultant and management of the WHO Representative, the company or consultant will be responsible for delivering the following:

Output 1: Field photography/videography

Support all technical units on field photography/videography, including post-production upon request. This includes WHO flagship health days, response to COVID-19 and other health emergency.

Deliverable 1.1: At least ten photos that can be used for WHO Lao website and social media account, for every activity organized by the technical unit.

Deliverable 1.2: The photos are properly captioned and uploaded on MS team for staff access, as well as selected images loaded into the WHO Multimedia Library.

Deliverable 1.3: Participate in field activity, if needed.

Output 2: Support Ministry of Health on capacity building

Conduct training for the staff at the Centre of Communication and Education for Health (CCEH) on video production (pre-production, production, and post-production processes), photographic composition techniques and other topics as requested by the Director of CCEH.

Deliverable 2.1: Hold training at least once a month

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Essential:  A professional degree and/or professional training in photo documentary, photo journalism, video production or other related field

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in photography/photojournalism and/or video documentary;
• • Experience in producing documentary films, TV programs, and short format films preferred;
• • Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts through photo shooting and videos;
• • Ability to create ideas for storyboards and scripts;

TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge and skills in photography, videography both pre-production and post-production.

LANGUAGES

Written and spoken fluency in English is essential.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication in a credible and effective way
• Producing results
• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contract duration: 6 months

Medical: The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.

Travel

All travel arrangements will be made by WHO – WHO will not be responsible for tickets purchased by the Consultant without the express, prior authorization of WHO. While on mission under the terms of this consultancy, the Consultant will receive subsistence allowance.

Visa requirements: it is the consultant’s responsibility to fulfil visa requirements and ask for visa support letter(s) if needed.

APPLICATIONS

Qualified and interested specialists should submit their CV and Expression of Interest {cover letter} to the Supply Officer through WP RO UNGM at < wproungm@who.int > by 23 December 2022. 

The cover letter should outline how their experience and qualifications make them a suitable candidate for this position and should include their proposed daily consultancy fee and availability.

Please use Tender Notice No. 188548 as subject to all submission. Only successful candidates will be contacted.