(Candidates must be based in the Netherlands)
Contract Type: Service Contract
Duty Station: The Hague, Netherlands
Duration: 12-15 June 2023
Deadline for Submission of Proposal: April 14, 2023, 18:00 Sana’a Time
Background
The Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies (SCSS), an independent and not-for-profit policy and research think tank on Yemen, is calling for proposal submissions for high quality, professional photography and videography documentation to cover our upcoming event, the Yemen International Forum (YIF), scheduled to take place from June 12 to 15 in The Hague, Netherlands.
The Yemen International Forum (YIF) is the largest international annual conference bringing together Yemeni civil and political actors to engage in constructive dialogue on the future of their country. The YIF conference is part of a larger initiative that includes consultations with Yemeni experts and stakeholders, production of research based on the conference outcomes, and extensive regional and international shuttle diplomacy that takes place throughout the year. Over 250 participants are expected to participate in this year’s conference.
In preparation for the conference, we are looking for a dynamic photography and videography team to cover our four-day event, from 12-15 June ( seeking 3 videographers and 1 photographer to cover the opening day and 2 videographers and 1 photographer to cover the three remaining days).
Outputs and Deliverables
The photographer/videographer will be responsible for delivering the following outputs:
- High quality still photos from the YIF event for use in the Sana’a Center website, YIF microsite, social media, and publications.
- Close coordination with the Sana’a Center communications team in the production of videos/short videos using video footage collected from the public sessions, for use in the website and social media posts.
- Production of short video interviews for use in the Sana’a Center’s website and social media posts.
- Production of a series of short summary videos (1 per day/4 in total) for use in the Sana’a Center’s website and social media posts.
- Production of 4 raw footage files, summarizing each day for sharing with the media.
- Production of a five-minute video summarizing the 4-day event for use in the Sana’a Center website and social media posts.
- Filming of 5 podcast episodes with three-point lighting
*All Raw photos and video footage needs to be handed over to the Sana’a Center communications team.
Essential Requirements
- Excellent photography and videography skills
- Extensive experience in documenting and covering events of this scale
- Resident in the Netherlands.
- Expectation to cover the event for 8 hours per day.
- Provision of links to previous work
How to Apply
A proposal complete with quote should be submitted by April 14, 2023, and sent to [email protected]. For further questions and clarifications, please contact us by email.
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About Sana’a Center
The Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies is an independent Yemeni think tank that generates knowledge and contributes to shaping policy on Yemen and the wider region. Established in 2014, the Center has established its credibility through its independence, rigorous analysis, and ability to engage constructively across political divides. Its team is highly mobile and multilingual, with the main office in Yemen and staff working from locations across Yemen, the Middle East, and international capitals.
The Center’s work covers political, economic, social, and environmental sectors in Yemen and is delivered through research, community engagement, convenings, and technical advisory services in both Arabic and English. To maintain the quality and reach of its field-based programming, the Center is seeking a Coordinator to oversee activities on the ground, strengthen and expand relationships with national and local authorities, community actors, and partners, and coordinate the day-to-day implementation of field activities across governorates.