Life & Peace Institute Documentation of Success Stories, Best Practices and Lessons Learned of Sustained Dialogue Project Jobs in Ethiopia
Life & Peace Institute Documentation of Success Stories, Best Practices and Lessons Learned of Sustained Dialogue Project Jobs in Ethiopia
Objectives of the ConsultancyThis documentation project is composed of two distinct deliverables, requiring two sub-consultancies:Consultancy 1 (Documentary, long and short versions): To produce a high definition video documentary showcasing changes and impacts brought about by the project.
The main purpose is to increase public awareness and to inform about the SD Project as an intervention to build trust, transform conflictual relationships and build peace in University campuses.
The documentary will focus on significant success stories of the SD Project, demonstrate the transformative journey experienced by SD participants and how this was translated into impact at the individual and community level.
In addition to a more comprehensive documentary, short, social media suited clips shall be extracted.
Consultancy 2 (Booklet):
This will feature exemplary success stories, key achievements, best practices, and lessons learned working with SD on universities in the form of narrative with relevant high-resolution photographs.
The booklet will serve to both show and inspire through showcasing positive effects of dialogue and provide more in-depth insights to practitioners interested to work with dialogue in the Ethiopian context.
The consultant will also produce a four paged electronic newsletter.
Methodology
The main approach will be consultative and participatory and include key project stakeholders and partners.
The SD Alumni will be involved in key activities of the documentation process (especially in the documentary) and the involvement will be determined in consultation with LPI and the consultants.
The overall assignment will involve a comprehensive desk review of the project’s documents to understand the overall project objectives, targets, strategies/approaches used and expected results in line with the project’s theory of change before the actual documentation work.
The consultants will work under the guidance of the Country Manager.
Besides, the Communication Advisor along with the Project Coordinator will coordinate with the consultants for the field visits and to set appointments and arrange for interviews.
The consultant would specifically:
Hold initial meeting with Country Manager (project staff) to agree on the task, timelines, and contracts.
Present a work plan for the assigned work specifying the travelling days and aspects of the work to be documented.
Review the project documents to clearly understand the task (e.g. proposal, mid-term review, annual reports).
Develop a storyline for the documentary.
Develop interview guides for capturing and documenting changes brought by the project.
Undertake field work to do interviews (including group interviews) with selected SD participants, moderators, Peace Forum Leaders, SD Alumni, peace incubatees, project staff, university officials and other relevant stakeholders and document case studies, stories of change generated from the implementation of the project, capture video and photographs.
Develop and share draft videos both in longer and shorter versions creatively for comments by staff and project partners
Scope of
Works (Consultant 2)
The consultant would have the following specific tasks to perform:
Initial meeting with Country Manager (project staff) to agree on the task, timelines, and contracts.
Conduct desk review over the existing documentations that provide information on the current project status. Documents to be review might include but not limited to:
Project document,
Quarterly reports of SD Project,
Activity reports,
Baseline/endline reports,
Mid-Term Review
Present a work plan for the assigned work which details the methodology of producing the narrative documentation.
To obtain more detailed information for the documentation, conduct interviews with selected project participants, PDC and other stakeholders (as appropriate, and this will be synchronised with documentary filming).
Compile and synthesize all information gathered from desk review and interviews in a consolidated report, using LPI guidance for the report.
Present/share a 25-30 paged creatively written draft report/booklet in soft and hard copies to LPI for review and comments.
Incorporate the comments and submit the final version.
Develop four paged project electronic newsletter.
Qualifications
University degree in specialized fields of Media, Photography, Film Production, Social and/or Political Sciences.
At least 5 years of prior working experiences in producing documentary films.
Experience in the usage of video software packages
Experience in participatory data collection methods with different stakeholders.
Language Requirements
Proficient in English and Amharic languages, spoken and written. Knowledge of other local languages would be an added advantage.
Ability to deliver within timelines provided.
Consultant 2
University degree in a field relevant to the assignment, such as Communication, Journalism, Peace and Security Studies, Social and/or Political Sciences.
At least 5 years of prior working experiences in story writing in creative way, and documenting success stories, best practices & lessons learned or other knowledge products, related to projects for diverse audience.
Language Requirements: Proficient in English and Amharic languages, spoken and written. Knowledge of other local languages would be an added advantage.
Ability to deliver within timelines provided.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply by sending the following documents:
Letter of Application, briefly describing the motivation behind the application and outlining the candidate’s suitability for the assignment and how the consultant will approach and complete the assignment,
Updated CV, indicating educational background and professional qualification, along with scanned copies of degrees, letters of reference/certificates certifying that the consultant has carried out similar assignments, financial proposal that indicates the all-inclusive budget proposal, supported by breakdown of costs, contact details of three references and contact details of the candidate (e-mail addresses and telephone numbers).
To apply, send the above documents to Life & Peace Institute, Procurements via email: procurement.addisababa@life-peace.org, with the subject line ‘Documentation of Success Stories, Best Practices and Lessons Learned’.
Dead line for application: September 13, 2020.
For any clarification and questions, please contact Emebet Getachew via email: Emebet.getachew@life-peace.org
LPI reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
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