Call for Photography and Video Documentation Services Project (Palestine)

The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) seeks professional photography and video service providers for documenting eleven field visits under the Co-Vi 11066 project in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The assignment includes aerial drone footage, high-resolution photos, full video production, editing, and timely delivery to support reporting, communication, and social media visibility.

About the Assignment

AICS aims to enhance visibility and communication of its interventions in Palestine by documenting project activities through high-quality photography and video. The initiative focuses on professional coverage that reflects the context, beneficiaries, and impact of the Co-Vi 11066 project.

Key Objectives

• Capture high-resolution photographs and video footage of eleven field visits

• Use drones, appropriate lighting, and lavaliere microphones for interviews and aerial shots

• Produce one main video per visit and one short promotional reel

• Ensure full editing, post-production, and subtitling of all materials

• Deliver content timely for reporting, campaigns, and social media visibility

• Reflect the context and beneficiaries of project activities while aligning with AICS communication guidelines

Scope of Work

• Photography: Document field visits with high-resolution images; deliver edited photos within one working day

• Videography: Capture interviews, project activities, and drone footage; produce main videos and promotional reels within one week

• Post-Production: Full editing, color correction, sound, and subtitling

• Coordination: Work with AICS communication staff on key messages, visibility, and storytelling focus

• Logistics: Manage all travel, transportation, and operational costs in the West Bank and East Jerusalem

Budget

• Total assignment budget: €8,300 (excluding taxes)

• Payments linked to timely delivery of photographs and videos

Eligibility & Requirements

Providers must demonstrate:

• Minimum three years of professional experience in photography and video production

• Expertise in documentary, development, or humanitarian projects

• Prior experience working in the West Bank and East Jerusalem

• Ownership of professional photography and video equipment

• Capacity for full post-production and editing

• Ability to combine technical expertise with ethical storytelling and cultural sensitivity

Deliverables

1. High-resolution edited photographs for each field visit

2. One main video per visit documenting activities and outcomes

3. One short promotional video per visit for social media use

4. Subtitled and fully edited post-production content

5. Timely delivery according to the schedule: photos within 1 working day, videos within 1 week

How to Apply

1. Prepare Portfolio: Include past work demonstrating documentary, development, or humanitarian coverage

2. Confirm Equipment & Capacity: Ensure access to drones, professional cameras, lighting, and post-production tools

3. Submit Proposal: Include budget, schedule, and experience summary

4. Coordinate Logistics: Plan for all travel and operational arrangements in the target locations

5. Engage with AICS: Align content with project messaging, visibility requirements, and ethical standards

Why This Assignment Matters

• Enhances visibility of Italian Cooperation interventions in Palestine

• Documents impact, beneficiaries, and context of field activities

• Supports institutional reporting, social media, and communication campaigns

• Promotes ethical storytelling and community engagement in development work

Tips for Applicants

• Provide evidence of previous similar work in humanitarian or development contexts

• Highlight experience in culturally sensitive storytelling

• Confirm logistical capacity to travel and work in the West Bank and East Jerusalem

• Include a timeline for photo and video delivery consistent with AICS deadlines

• Demonstrate capacity to meet post-production requirements independently

FAQs

1. What is the total budget for this assignment?
€8,300, excluding taxes.

2. How many field visits will be covered?
Eleven field visits under the Co-Vi 11066 project.

3. What are the delivery timelines?
Edited photographs: within one working day of each visit. Edited videos: within one week.

4. Who is eligible to apply?
Professional photographers and videographers with at least three years of experience and proven expertise in documentary, development, or humanitarian contexts.

5. Is drone footage required?
Yes, aerial drone footage is part of the assignment scope.

6. Are logistical costs covered by AICS?
No, all travel, transportation, and operational costs are the responsibility of the contractor.

7. What are the key selection criteria?
Experience, technical and post-production capacity, ethical storytelling, cultural sensitivity, and ability to deliver high-quality materials on schedule.

Conclusion

This AICS assignment provides a unique opportunity for professional visual storytellers to document and highlight the impact of development interventions in Palestine. By combining technical expertise, ethical reporting, and timely delivery, providers contribute to transparent communication, institutional visibility, and community engagement for the Co-Vi 11066 project.