Background
BORDA is currently operating a project in Laos and Cambodia with the title “Improving the Quality of Life and Strengthening the Resilience of Small Towns through Sustainable Sanitation”. The project goal is to provide improved water and sanitation services to the disadvantaged population of urban and peri-urban small and medium-sized towns in Cambodia and Laos as part of the formulation of localized and context-specific development plans for the sustainable construction and operation of utility services and public service infrastructure. The project is implemented in 6 towns across Laos and Cambodia and funded by the BMZ (The German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development) for the years 2023-2025.
Effective video production is essential for engaging with stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and local communities. Well-crafted videos help build and maintain strong relationships, fostering collaboration and support for BORDA’s projects. By using videos to showcase best practices, innovations, and lessons learned, BORDA can highlight its expertise and share valuable knowledge with a broader audience. This approach not only enhances BORDA’s strategic communication but also attracts funding and builds stakeholder relationships. The video will serve as a powerful visual tool in presentations, exhibitions, donor fundraising efforts, and portfolio submissions. Investing in high-quality video content will strengthen BORDA’s ability to address critical development challenges and advance its mission of sustainable development in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Objectives
The consultancy is expected to develop a video with a maximum length of 10 minutes that is engaging, informative, and visually appealing that effectively captures and represents BORDA’s ongoing project activities under the BMZ funded development project in Laos and Cambodia.
Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for all aspects of video production, from conceptualization and scripting to filming, editing, and final delivery.
1. Document Review and Concept Development (approx. 5 days)
- Document Review: Collect and review existing BORDA documents to inform the
- development of the video concept.
- Storyboard Creation: Propose video concept and develop a storyboard that outlines
- the sequence of scenes, graphics, and key messages based on the reviewed
- documents.
2. Pre-Production and Filming (approx. 14 days in Lao and Cambodia)
- Location Scouting and Filming: Select suitable locations for filming BORDA’s projects
- and initiatives in Southeast Asia. Capture high-quality footage of the organization's
- work, including interviews and b-roll footage showcasing project sites, community interactions, and environmental landscapes (locations could be recommended by BORDA)
- Interviews: Conduct interviews with key stakeholders such as local authorities, project
- beneficiaries including BORDA staff, and partners, to provide firsthand accounts of
- BORDA’s achievements and contributions.
3. Post-Production (approx. 5 days)
Video Editing and Audio Enhancement: Edit the collected footage to create a
cohesive and engaging video narrative. Enhance the storytelling with graphics,
animations, and other visual elements. Develop a professional voice-over, add background music, and incorporate sound effects to complement the visuals.
4. Review and Finalization (approx. 5 days)
Revisions and Feedback: Present the draft video to BORDA for review. Implement
necessary revisions based on BORDA’s feedback to ensure the final product aligns
with the organization’s vision and objectives.
Deliverables
All deliverables will be in English:
1. Storyboard and Pre-Production Plan
A comprehensive storyboard outlining the video’s scene sequence, graphics, key
messages, and planned interview details, including recommended locations for
filming.
2. First Cut of Video
A first cut of the video that includes all edited footage, graphics, voice-over narration,
background music, and sound effects, ready for BORDA’s initial review.
3. Final Cut of Video
A high-quality final cut of the video incorporating all feedback and revisions, delivered
in multiple formats with subtitles and translations (Khmer and Lao) as required.
Timeline
The consultant is expected to complete the tasks within 29 working-days, starting from October 1, 2024. Any possible extension can be accommodated to maximum by December 6, 2024.
Qualifications
- Bachelor or higher degree in communication, marketing, public relations, media design, or related fields including experience in conceptualizing, filming, and editing videos for I/NGOs, or similar development sectors; with a focus on environmental and social issues.
- Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in video production, from conceptualization and pre-production to filming, post-production and final delivery.
- Strong storytelling skills to develop compelling narratives and understanding of cinematography, including knowledge of cameras, framing, lighting and sound equipment, etc.
- Advance skills in video editing software and translate ideas and concepts into engaging, visually appealing video content.
- Strong understanding of sustainable development, environmental context and the challenges faced in Southeast Asia; particularly in Laos and Cambodia.
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required by the project’s timeline and video production requirements.
- Experience conducting interviews with target stakeholders, including local authorities, community members and organizational staffs to gain necessary data, material and information for video production
- Familiarity with BORDA's mission and projects, including Khmer and Lao language are not mandatory; but is a plus.
Reporting
- The consultant shall provide regular progress reports to the project team. The reporting format and frequency will be agreed upon at the start of the consultancy. Additionally, the consultant shall submit the deliverables outlined above as per the agreed timeline.
- The storyboard and pre-production plan are expected to be delivered by the consultant after the desk review stage is completed, to process the 1st installment. BORDA applies a strict policy of no down payment upon contract signing.
Proposal Submission Guidelines - please email the following documents to noka@borda.org
- Provide documents of short proposal with activity time plan (maximum 5 pages), proposed budget (including travels, logistics and applicable tax),
- samples of previous work, 2 (two) references from previous clients; ideally on similar projects, and the CV(s) of consultant(s)
- Provide 1 page of sketches/diagrams/draft/outlines of your ideas for this assignment
- Please feel free to send your inquiries to this assignment for further clarifications
- The email subject shall be titled the following: Video Production
- The deadline for submission: September 15, 2024
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