Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team Consultant Videographer/Video Editor Jobs in Kenya

Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team Consultant Videographer/Video Editor Jobs in Kenya

Introduction

The Open Mapping Hub -Eastern & Southern Africa(ESA-Hub) is a regional collaboration of the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) . HOT sits at the nexus of participatory mapping, community-led development, humanitarian response, open data and tech. With a talented and diverse team spread around the globe, HOT is an NGO which supports a dynamic global community of thousands of dedicated volunteers using maps and open data for humanitarian response and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Working with humanitarian and development partners like the Red Cross, Médecins Sans Frontières, UN agencies, governments and others, the HOT community maps in solidarity with those affected by or at risk of disaster, contributing the maps and data aid workers need to do their lifesaving work

Objectives of the Consultancy

The ESA-Hub is seeking a videographer/video-Editor on a short-term basis to capture a series of video content (9 short videos) and photography (several images) to document the learnings, open mapping methodologies and successes of the Open Mapping Grants.

The video stories from the open mapping partners and communities will be shared with broader open data ecosystem partners in the region. The videos will include interviews with several project partners and stakeholders as defined by grant partners.

This content will be fed into a larger video/content collection program and used across various channels and purposes. It is expected that a team of one to three people will be involved in the filming and photography work.

Overview of Open Mapping Grants

The Open Mapping Grants program, is an initiative by the ESA Hub that provides funding to open mapping organizations and communities in Eastern and Southern Africa. The purpose of the program is to support the design and implementation of innovative map data solutions and projects that have a significant positive impact on people's lives in the region.

The Open Mapping Grants program is currently supporting eight projects in five countries in the region. The projects consist of a wide and diverse application of open map data from advancing access to contraceptives to centering community voices in disaster preparedness and creating opportunities for youth engagement in social change initiatives.

Scope of work

To achieve the objectives of the assignment, the videographer will:

Develop the script and storyboard of the

videos for review with ESA-Hub team

Provide a detailed list of required props and materials for each country

Provide photos with different visual perspectives (close-up, medium range, long distance), in horizontal format

Ensure the videos are technically well executed (composition, exposure, etc.)

Execute post-production processes

Deliver the final, edited versions using WeTransfer, Google Drive or Dropbox

Timeline

This consultancy will be from 26 June to 17 August, 2023.

Travel costs and accommodation for 3 persons only will be covered by the Humanitarian

OpenStreetMap Team/OMH-ESA.

Deliverables

Raw footage of each project which includes B-roll and interviews with program implementors and stakeholders (data collectors, users and community members).

Eight 5-minute video that succinctly captures the key outcomes of each project

One video that consolidates the key outcomes and clearly demonstrates the impact of the Open Mapping Grants project.

Hi-Res photos (at least 20) that complement the videos (background shots, data collectors, users and community members).

Competencies

Experience in filming, editing, photography and production

Demonstrable experience and production of short films and videos made for the purposes of communicating community based programing

Flexibility to work among diverse people in different locations, experience gathering and gaining consent

Some understanding of open mapping and open data in the Region

Ability to provide own filming/photography equipment, including professional cameras and audio equipment.

How to Apply

Please send a proposal to esahubconsultancy@hotosm.org that includes the following:

A cover letter (Max 2 pages) describing how you plan to deliver this work within our recommended time frames

Consultancy Profile (Major wins / Achievements, Equipments, Workforce, Studio, etc)

A portfolio of previous work

The names and contact details of three references familiar with your work

Your professional fee

Any additional information or comments that you believe would distinguish you from others, or that would be relevant for us to know as we consider your response

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