Somalia: Consultant to conduct PRACTICES, LESSONS LEARNT AND SUCCESS STORY DOCUMENTATION

REQUEST FOR CONSULTANT

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia is an International Non-Governmental Organization registered in Kenya and operating in Somalia. ADRA Somalia is seeking services of a consultant to conduct PRACTICES, LESSONS LEARNT AND SUCCESS STORY DOCUMENTATION.

General scope of the assignment

To collect raw video and still digital photographs and compile a six (6) minute documentary with the main aim of creating a knowledge base (BEST Practices) of development lessons learnt from model school construction in Somalia. A best practice is a specific action or set of actions exhibiting quantitative and qualitative evidence of success together with the ability to be replicated and the potential to be adapted and transferred and can be assessed by either evidence of success or transferability.

In compiling the BEST Practices, the Consultant will ideally need to assess the following issues:

· Innovation: The Best Practice will have developed new and creative solutions to common problems of illiteracy and low access to education in Somalia.

· Difference Made: The Best Practice will demonstrate a positive and tangible impact on the living conditions, quality of life or environment of the individuals, groups or communities benefitting from the model schools construction

· Sustainability: The Best Practice will contribute to sustained eradication of illiteracy especially by the involvement of participants.

· Potential for Replication: The Best Practice will serve as a model for generating policies and initiatives in future interventions by the EU.

In short, the Best Practice Documentary will need to answer five basic questions:

• What did the intervention intend to do?
• What actually happened?
• What went well, and why?
• Outputs and impacts
• What can be improved in future, and how?

Expertise Required

The professionals who will carry out the assignment should meet the following requirements:

· Have a proven track record in video documentation and production including experience in working with International Bodies e.g. UN Agencies and INGOs

· Have practical experience in use of video camera shooting, editing, dubbing, transcription, translation and replication.

· Knowledge of field production techniques and standards

· Should have a basic understanding of education, environment and social issues.

· Minimum of 5 years professional working experience in developing/post-conflict countries, preferably experience working in Somalia.

For the full Terms of Reference (TOR) please visit ADRA Somalia website www.adrasom.org. Interested persons should send a technical and financial proposal to hr@adrasom.org 20th March 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.