Deadline: 21 September 2018
UNDP is seeking proposals from Communication Firm/Organization for Production of Public Behavioral Change Materials and Capacity Building for Gender Equality.
Components
The program is focused on three components:
- More effective institutionalization of gender policies across government, and more effective performance of Gender Machinery to lead gender equality mainstreaming with inclusion of disadvantaged groups of women and girls;
- Promotion of behavioral change in favor of gender equality among the public and young Cambodians;
- Increase number of and capacities of women in decision-making positions and strengthen feminist leaderships.
Objectives
The purpose of the assignment is two-fold:
- To develop a set of communication materials for MoWA.
- To build capacity of MoWA team -comprised by selected MoWA staff from LWGE program and the MoWA Information Department- for the design, production and dissemination of communication materials.
Institutional Arrangement
- The service provider will work in close cooperation with an ad hoc MoWA team established for the assignment -formed by MoWA staff from the Information Dpt. and the LWGE program- as well as with the LWGE program’s international gender specialist.
- The service provider will report to the MoWA and LWGE program’s team on a weekly basis as described in the detailed work plan of assignment. The draft materials produced will have to be agreed and validated by MoWA before proceeding to final cut stage, and adjustments will be incorporated by service provider in materials accordingly.
- Overall supervision will be provided by the LWGE program management team (MoWA). The LWGE program coordinator (MoWA) and the Head of Programmes Unit of UNDP will approve on deliverables (to release the payment) based on confirmation of satisfactory outputs.
- LWGE program will facilitate connections between service provider and relevant stakeholders as appropriate.
- Transport costs and arrangements for footage and field work will be covered by service provider. The number of days in the provinces are estimated and will depend on the shooting plan, weather conditions, and specific needs.
Duration of the Work and Duty Station
- 65 days, from 14’h Sept to 20:” Dec 2018
- Must complete by December 2018.
- Duty station is Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and will involve frequent interactions with team from MoWA and LWGE program. Travels outside Phnom Penh are expected for footages and photography.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualifications of the Successful Contractor at Various Levels
- Firm/organization must be based in Cambodia and have at least 5 years of practical experience in development of multi-media communications materials and campaigns in the field of development experience on communication for gender equality issues is a strong asset.
- Firm/organization must have solid experience in production of video/film materials and photography. Samples of works will have to be submitted in application package.
- Professional experience in providing capacity development/trainings on communication and media production.
- Experience working with United Nations’ funded programs or similar.
- Experience working with the Royal Government of Cambodia’s (RGC), especially across sectors within the line ministries.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the Cambodian culture and context.
Team Leader
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Gender/Women’s Studies, Political Science, Sociology or related field;
- Minimum of 3 years of experience managing communication projects and/or development programs in the field of communications internationally or in Cambodia;
- Professional experience in providing trainings on communication and media production Experience working on gender issues;
- Strong organizational and facilitation skills;
- Proven ability to manage third party suppliers;
- Proficient in English (Khmer, a plus).
Production Manager
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Gender/Women’s Studies, Political Science, Sociology or related field;
- At least 5 years of experience in production of audiovisual materials, overseeing all logistics and production needs;
- Strong organizational and facilitation skills;
- Proficient in English and Khmer.
Writer/ Producer/ Director
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Media Production or related field;
- At least 7 years of experience in development of communications and multi-media campaigns for governments, NGOs and the development sector (with samples of works to be included in the application package);
- Strong experience in oversight of production elements and processes to completion;
- Ability to conceptualize, ideate and develop communication content through diverse formats;
- Experience working on gender issues in Cambodia;
- Proficient in English.
Camera/Photographer/Editor
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Media Production, Film Production or related field;
- At least 7 years of experience as professional video/film camera person, cinematographer and photographer (with samples of works to be included in application package);
- Strong experience in post-production of videos/films;
- Experience working on gender issues considered a strong asset;
- Proficient in English and Khmer.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit UNDP.