TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR VIDEO DOCUMENTARY; ENHANCING DURABLE SOLUTIONS FOR AND REINTEGRATION OF DISPLACEMENT AFFECTED COMMUNITIES IN SOMALILAND 78 views0 applications

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR VIDEO DOCUMENTARY

Project name: “Wadajir”-Enhancing Durable Solutions for and Reintegration of Displacement Affected Communities in Somaliland

Project goal: Create a conducive environment for displacement (or mixed migration) affected communities in Somalia to reach a durable solution

Project outcomes

Outcome 1: DACS are able to influence decisions, policies and agreements that affect them collectively as well as where to live and how they are governed

Outcome 2: DACS have improved access and use of basic services/material safety as other non-displacement affected communities

Outcome 3: DACS have improved access to adequate livelihoods through generating income and assets, gainful employment, and managing financial risk as other non-displacement affected communities

Outcome 4: Learning on best practices and lessons on Durable Solutions disseminated by Somaliland Durable Solutions Consortium programming are utilized by actors and stakeholders working in Somaliland.

Target beneficiaries

63917 DAC members; 30,000 people affected by displacement (19,662 IDPs, 2,100 returnees, 8,238 members of host communities) in Hargeisa and Burao focusing on male and female youth, women and children in refugee camps and IDP settings as well as persons with special needs (e.g. elderly, other vulnerable groups).

Project locations

Burao: Ali Hussein, Adan Sulieman, Aqil yare and Koosar, and 7 health facilities in Burao District.

Hargeisa: Digaale, Statehouse, Jimcaale, Ayah 4 and Ayah 2, Ayah B1,

Project duration: March 2017-February 2020

Consultancy type: Video documentation of project achievements, lessons learnt and the best practices

Expected Timelines: 20^th January 2020-15^th February 2020

Description of Projects

The Somaliland Durable Solutions Consortium (SDSC), a consortium of five agencies led by World Vision, including the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Concern Worldwide (CWW) and Taakulo Somaliland Community (TASCO) has been implementing a 3 years’ project in Hargeisa and Burao Districts of Somaliland. The project started in March 2017, and it will come to an end in February 2020. The goal of the project is to contribute to the creation of a conducive environment for communities in Somalia affected by displacement or mixed migration enabling them to reach durable solutions. To this end, the project works towards increased access to essential services and creation of realistic livelihood opportunities in the main access areas of return and departure in Somalia. The project is undertaken together with selected governmental line ministries (Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Resettlement, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction), District authorities, community leaders and all other relevant stakeholders.

The project will come to an end in February 2020; therefore, this terms of reference (ToR) has been prepared to hire the services of a consultant/videographer to document key achievements, lessons learnt and the best practices of SDSC project from the year 2017. It will enable project beneficiaries and partners to tell their stories as well as complementing the advocacy engagements.

Project Goal

The main project goal is to create a conducive environment for displacement (or mixed migration) affected communities in Somalia to reach a durable solution. The table below provides a list of project output, outcome and impact indicators.

Level

Indicator

Impact

• Percentage of returnees received over the past 12 months and are willing to stay in place of origin, disaggregated by sex and age (+/-26).
• Percentage of IDPs in the area of intervention integrated into the host community with equal access to resources, disaggregated by sex and age (+/-26).
• Percentage of youth with intentions to stay in place of origin, disaggregated by sex and age (+/-26).
• Percentage of people in the host community with a change in perception towards promoting co-existence, disaggregated by sex and age (+/-26).

Outcome 1: Displacement Affected Communities (DACs) are able to influence decisions, policies and agreements that affect them collectively as well as where to live and how they are governed

• Percentage of target population in community groups with the ability to address or voice their concerns and engage in advocacy
• Number of effective and accessible mechanisms in place to ensure access to land and/or secure tenure (housing, land and property rights)
• Percentage of DACs who believe that the government is responsive to their rights and needs.

Outcome 2: DACs have improved access and use of basic services/material safety as other non-displacement affected communities

• Percentage of target population who are able to achieve an adequate standard of living.
• Percentage of DACs with access to basic health care.
• Percentage of target population that reports feeling safe in their community.

Outcome 3: DACs have improved access to adequate livelihoods through generating income and assets, gainful employment, and managing financial risk as other non-displacement affected communities

• Percentage of the unemployed among displaced compared to the resident population, disaggregated by sex and age (+/-26)
• Percentage increase/decrease in mean income per month for displaced population by job type, disaggregated by sex and age
• Percentage of target population having obtained a loan when needed (+/-26)
• Percentage of households that report increased household income.

Outcome 4: Learning on best practices and lessons on Durable Solutions disseminated by SDSC programming are utilized by actors and stakeholders working in Somaliland Number of learning recommendations that are incorporated by state or federal government policies after learning has been disseminated.
Number of learning recommendations that are incorporated by regional durable solutions institution policies after learning has been disseminated.

Number of learning recommendations that are incorporated by district government actions after learning has been disseminated.

Output level indicators

• Number of community representation structures in place.
• § Number of Community Action Plans (CAPs) drafted and approved for implementation.
• § Number of effective and accessible mechanisms to address Housing Land and Property (HLP) disputes relevant to displacement.
• § Number of DACs target population with access to essential health care and protection services in comparison to the host community.
• § Number of health facilities with essential minimum health care services.
• § Number of healthcare workers (midwife, nurses, community health and female health workers) trained.
• § Number of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) service providers receiving training who demonstrate improved knowledge and attitudes in GBV practice.
• § Number of community outreach activities that include information about the locations and benefits of timely care for sexual assault survivors and other forms of GBV.
• § Number of police and judicial personnel in returnees /refugee areas trained on prevention of GBV and human rights violation (compared to national standards) effectively.
• § Number of Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres established or rehabilitated (government or community).
• § Number of TVET centres with updated curriculum and enhance understanding of the market and linkages to employers.
• § Number of teachers and management staff in the TVET institutions trained.

Scope of Documentary

The Consultant will document and develop video contents on SDSC project interventions in Hargeisa and Burao districts, targeting both displaced and the host communities. This will particularly focus on the key project achievements, lessons learnt and the best practices. The following are the key stakeholders/interventions that will be involved in the documentation process;

• Self-help and village saving and loans association groups
• Small and medium enterprises training participants
• Blog grants beneficiaries
• Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) participants
• Learn to earn (L2E) project participants
• IDP camp committees
• Gender-based violence and protection and accountability committees
• Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Resettlement, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Somaliland National Displacement and Refugee Agency
• Consortium members including; World Vision, DRC, NRC, CWW and TAAKULO.

Documentation Deliverables

The Consultant will be expected to deliver the following outputs:

1. A scrip in English with key messages of the video
2. A finalised script for a 5 minute documentary including the inputs from all selected project stakeholders
3. A final video in English in soft copy
4. A longer video consolidating all the content developed.

Requirements

The consultant/videographer will be required to provide own equipment that includes at least a camera with high definition capability, four lenses, an adequate lighting set and sound recording device. The sound should be taken through SLR input, and a lapel mic should be used for interviews or a wireless mic.

Completion Criteria

1. Finalised video documentary approved by World Vision Communication Manager in conjunction with the project implementation team.
2. The length of shorter video clips should be 5 minutes on average, and the consolidated video should not be more than 15 minutes.
3. All raw footage to be submitted
4. Translating, time-coding, shot-listing and editing
5. A set of still photographs (minimum 15) of the project interventions, people, audience to be included.

Special terms and conditions

• All material and footage will remain the property/copyright of World Vision
• All products to be in line with World Vision style and editorial guidelines, including correct use of WV branding, SDSC logo that will be provided by the Communications Department.

Time frame

The Consultant will be expected to document and develop the content within 20 days. This includes the process of field visit to the project locations in Hargeisa and Burao districts to shoot the videos, capture photos and voice recording. The assignment is expected to start on 20^th January 2020 and the final products expected to be submitted not later than 15^th February 2020.

Authority and Responsibility

World Vision will establish a team to oversee the documentation process. The Communications Manager will provide overall leadership and coordination with the Consultant. Besides, Consortium DME Coordinator, Consortium Project Coordinator, Regional Operations Manager, Design Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and will provide all the necessary technical and operational support required.

WV Somalia will be responsible for the following:

§ Recruit the consultant/videographer and finalise the consultancy agreement

§ Provide a list of project interventions that need to be documented

§ Provide technical guidance to the consultant/videographer during the documentation

§ Ensure that input from SDSC Consortium is circulated and shared with the videographer

• Flight expenses for the Consultant to Somaliland (where necessary)
• Vehicle hire to support the field activities
• Food and accommodation for the Consultant in Somaliland
• Working space for the Consultant while in Somaliland

§ Guidance and coordination with the consultant throughout the documentation process

§ Follow up the field video shooting process, ensuring quality control, daily debriefing, meeting the timelines set for interview completion;

§ Inform the key project stakeholders for their participation in the documentary and help in setting specific field schedules.

§ Review and provide input in the draft content submitted by the consultant/videographer.

§ Provide a list of project interventions and beneficiaries to be documented.

The Consultant will be responsible for the following:

§ Field visit and shooting the video, capturing photos and key beneficiary voices and messages in consultation with the Communications Manager and Project staff

§ Prepare transcripts with key messages

§ Editing the video

§ Present the rough cut of the video to the Communications Department and Project implementation team for review, inputs and get their feedback

§ Revise the video based on contributions from World Vision Communications Department and Project implementation team

§ Test presentation of the developed draft video with a wider audience including SDSC Consortium members, WV Nairobi Offices for further review and messaging especially on project interventions related to the durable solutions.

§ Submit the revised video in English with sub-titles as required

§ Submit the final video documentary in DVD form.

Qualifications of the Consultant

We are looking for a Consultant with the follo wing skills and qualifications;

§ Advanced qualification in videography and editing

§ Experience in filming and editing

§ Experience working in Somalia preferred

• § Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts.