- Introduction
The Institute for Democracy and Mediation (IDM) is an independent, non-governmental organization, founded in November 1999 in Tirana – Albania. Its mission is to strengthen the Albanian civil society, to analyze and support the EU accession and development process in the country, and to help consolidation of good governance and inclusive policy making. IDM carries on its objectives through expertise, policy analysis, applied research, as well as through building capacities of key societal actors and developing partnerships for evidence-based policy alternatives. By combining the advantages of a knowledgeable think-tank and a resourceful operational non-governmental actor, the institute’s expertise extends in the following key sectors and thematic areas: Evidence-based and inclusive policy processes, good governance, anti-corruption reforms and integrity building; Consolidation of local democracy, accountability and transparency of local governance; Sustainable integrated development with particular focus on EU development policies; Security sector reform, specialized studies and applied research on a wide range of security issues, including violent extremism and religious radicalism; Development of civil society sector as a powerful actor to generate broad consent, values and positive change; Human capital development, management and result oriented performance; EU enlargement process with a specific focus on Western Balkans’ accession.
- Background
The programme “Sustainable community-based reintegration of Albanian nationals returning from Syria” is funded by Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) and implemented by IDM, in close coordination with the Coordination Center for Countering Violent Extremism in Albania. The project is implemented in partnership with the Observatory for Children and Youth Rights and the Woman Center for Development and Culture Albania. The primary objective of the project is to ensure the sustainable and effective rehabilitation and reintegration of returning Albanian men, women, and children from Syria. Through comprehensive multi-stakeholder and cross-sectoral approaches, the programme aims to enhance the capacities of central and local institutions, frontline responders, and media, strengthen cooperation and empower returnees and host communities.
The project targets: Albanian nationals returning from Syria, their families, receiving communities, frontline responders (social workers, psychologists, and teachers; community policing officers), and relevant central and local level actors and non-state actors. The intervention is composed of three main pillars: capacity building, intersectional cooperation, and community empowerment component, which aim at shaping the operating environment for institutions and front-line responders while building cohesiveness and enhancing their overall resilience against violent extremism.
- The capacity-building component aims at improving capacities, current knowledge, and skills of front liners and institutions. It includes various activities such as: researching to understand the current VE threats and inform policymakers, conducting training with front-line responders and local leaders on practices and policy actions needed to ensure effective R&R, and establishing a “community of practice” to enable practitioners to share knowledge, build new communication channels and learn by sharing their unique experiences.
- The second component aims to strengthen cooperation and partnerships between institutions working with R&R policies. It does so by helping prioritize CVE on the policy agenda and enhancing coordination among institutions.
- Finally, the third component aims to increase the adaptation of returnees in their communities, their acceptance by communities, and overall social cohesion and reintegration of returnees in communities. This component includes a whole set of activities including VET courses and apprenticeship programs for returnees and their familiars, supporting community-based initiatives, activities with religious and community leaders, as well as cultural, recreational activities with returnees and local communities.
The project activities take place in 8 municipalities in Albania, respectively in:Tirana; Kavaja; Pogradec; Librazhd; Cërrik; Mat; Kukës; Shkodër. The project research will take place in 1. Postribë and other border areas (Shkodër Region); 2. Prespa (Korçë Region); 3. Himara (Vlorë Region); 4. Dropull (Gjirokastër Region).
- Responsibilities
Objectives and scope of the assignment
The main objective of this assignment is to prepare a short awareness-raising video where prominent religious leaders and other key policy stakeholders in Albania, including those from the target areas, will be featured in broadcasting a joint message of acceptance and social cohesion. Religious leaders will be invited to co-author the script of the video to convey a unified message that promotes a safer religious environment. The consultant will be assisted by the project staff during the fieldwork of video shooting and contact with the participants.
Specific responsibilities:
The Consultant will be responsible to:
- Draft the idea for the video production of the spot (the script and the video), in accordance with the comments and specifications provided by IDM, donors and project partners. The spot should deliver a message on the importance of countering the narratives of violent extremists, welcomeness, and promoting a safer religious environment.
- Interviewing religious leaders and other CVE policy stakeholders ( video clips)
- Video shooting and production; voice editing;
- Finalize the video with subtitles after getting the full feedback from the contractor.
- Conduct- Qualifications and core competencies
- Substantial professional expertise in video production;
- Experience and capacity in shooting through professional programs;
- Good communication and ability to work in an autonomous manner, respect the required confidentiality and ethical rules;
- Considerable work experience and capacity to collaborate with others;
- Experience in working with public and non public actors
- Delivery and timing
The consultant should start the work immediately after signing the contract. In accordance with the requirements above, the consultant is expected to work from 01 March – 05 May 2023.
The deliverable will be submitted in electronic format to the Project Manager, who is the responsible person to review and to request revisions to the draft and to certify the delivery of the output.
The payment will be carried out in one installment after submission of the deliverable by the consultant and acceptance by the Project Manager which concludes the assignment.
6.Application procedures
All applications must be submitted electronically in Albanian or in English to [email protected] or hard copy to the following postal address:
Rr. Shenasi Dishnica No. 1, P.O Box 8177, Tirana, Albania Tel: + 355 4 24 00 241 Email: [email protected] Website: www.idmalbania.org
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents, the latest by February 27, 2023
- Curriculum Vitae, including references to similar products
- Financial Quote