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Production Agency to document DRC’s work in Medenine

Background:

In November 2021, DRC Tunisia started a 2-months pilot project called “Accelerated Creation of Employment in Medenine (ACREM 1)”. By the end of the project (December 31st, 2021), DRC succeeded in placing 15 female job seekers in several local companies in the Medenine region after receiving soft skills training as per employer recommendations. Under the same project, 17 new small businesses were created by young entrepreneurs benefiting from the DRC entrepreneurship training along with a small grant. The beneficiaries’ ages ranged from 20 to 35, and 87.5% of the participants were female.

Building on the results achieved through “ACREM 1”, DRC Tunisia aims to implement a second phase of the project “ACREM 2” targeting young entrepreneurs who recently created their businesses under phase 1 and are struggling with marketing and client relationship issues.

Within the current country programme, DRC initiated initiatives to document the businesses can be used for publications, donor reports, websites, Facebook pages, and other documents. DRC is eliciting the assistance of highly-skilled, renowned contractors to illustrate DRC’s work in Medenine, Tunisia.

Consultancy scope

DRC Tunisia is seeking professional photographers to document DRC’s work in Medenine governorate in Tunisia. All candidates during the training period planned for June. The selected photographs will be used for DRC advocacy and communication purposes and be published in various publications, websites, presentations and communication for development campaign materials.

Consultancy objectives

The contractors shall provide DRC with photography services on the development of the programme objectives highlighting the beneficiaries’ experiences and in support of DRC’s advocacy and programme communication activities.

Deliverables

The contractors will be expected to deliver the following services:

Every day of the training should be photographed, a minimum of 3 videos + 3 photographs per beneficiary. Digital images should be in high resolution and all content should be mailed to DRC.

Within five days of shooting for the purposes of providing photos for publications, promotional materials, website or campaigns, a complete set of images (number should be calculated by total of beneficiaries once confirmed)

Methedology:

The contractors will provide digital photographs for production of human-interest stories, social media materials, campaign publications, and website content

• The contractors must have good command of own photographic equipment (cameras, lenses, lights, filters, tripods), as well as photo-related image editing software.
• Service provision will include field trips to the project sites within Medenine and the communities in which the programme is present to capture the beneficiaries in various settings.
• In addition to supplying videos, the contractors will also be required to submit photographs.
• All content should include names of subjects, their age, business, and location.
• On assignment for DRC, the contractor is expected to show appropriate sensitivity towards the people they are photographing. Photographer is also required to follow DRC photography standards and to comply with DRC policies and procedures.
• DRC applicable guidelines and policies will be provided upon contract signature.
• Written consent for photographs usage from concerned people/authorities will be obtainedwith DRC Team’s help.
• DRC will facilitate the field mission for the shots and the production of short videos,in particular contact with the beneficiaries concerned. To do so, a field mission will be carried out by the selected agency. This field work should allow the agency subsequently to assemble the elements collected. This product should be shared with DRC for amendment to produce the final product. The agency must ensure consent for all participants in the video clips based on the DRC consent form.
• All production must be of the highest quality to adequately represent the organization. The agency shall use their own HD quality video camera and professional editing software.
• Edit the footage in line with the script (If any) agreed and approved by DRC focal person and produce a professional quality.
• Record and edit narration / voice over where needed in according with guidance from relevant DRC focal person.
• Clearly identify location and any relevant specific details.
• Include appropriate DRC branding and crediting of DRC ownership for the produced videos.

Reporting requirements:

The contractors will report to the Communication Officer, 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.

Reporting Line:

The contractors will report directly to the DRC’s communication focal point.

Assessment and award of consultancy

DRC will evaluate the proposals and award the assignment based on technical (50%) and financial
(50%) feasibility.
DRC reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal received without giving reasons and is not
bound to accept the lowest or the highest bidder.

Only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview with the panel to ensure their understanding of the consultancy services.

Selection criteria

For the award of this project, DRC has established evaluation criteria which govern the selection of offers received. Evaluation is made on a technical and financial basis. The percentage assigned to each component is determined in advance as follows:

THE TECHNICAL OFFER (50% of the overall evaluation): will be evaluated using the following criteria, and points will be allocated in the scale from 1– 10 for each of the criteria stipulated below, whereas the weighting is as follows:

1. Qualifications and similar experience (20%)
2. Proposed methodology on the approach and implementation of the assignment (20%)
3. The list of equipment to be used for the assignment (10%)

4.The financial offer (50% of the overall evaluation):

The total cost of the financial offer should be mentioned in the DRC Bid Form (Annex A), while the breakdown of the budget should be attached separately