TOR for Photography Documentation for Assam and Meghalaya

Title	Photography of livelihood sites in Assam and Meghalaya
Timeline	06 weeks
Expected area of expertise	• Professional-grade photography equipment including  DSLR and drone camera  • Capturing high-resolution photos of livelihood sites  • Effective communication of story and impact of the  projects.
Apply Googe Link	https://forms.gle/foSbdQRNwdXRhTzf9   (Contact Procurement for Form Link)

About SELCO Foundation:  

SELCO Foundation’s mission is to create a platform of solutions that uses sustainable  energy as a catalyst to bridge environmental sustainability and poverty alleviation. With  holistic development as the primary focus, the organization strives to create equitable  societies, where services are accessed by all communities. The interventions of SELCO  lead to a sustainable delivery model of essential services like livelihoods, education, and  health till the last mile. (Read more about SELCO here: http://www.selcofoundation.org/)  

1. Summary of the project:  

As part of its livelihood program, SELCO Foundation focuses on empowering  communities through sustainable energy solutions. Each region presents unique  challenges and opportunities, with diverse livelihoods shaped by varying ground realities  and socio-economic systems. Given this complexity of ecosystem challenges, SELCO  aims to highlight the distinct impact of its initiatives in this region, showcasing how tailored  approaches to energy access are transforming lives and enhancing livelihoods. 

To bring these stories to life, SELCO plans to use photography as a medium to document  and share the impact of its initiatives. These photographs will serve as a visual narrative,  illustrating the unique challenges faced by the communities and the significant positive  changes brought about by sustainable energy access.

2. Goals and Objectives 

Goal: 

To bring these stories to life, SELCO plans to use photography as a medium to document  and share the impact of its initiatives. These photographs will serve as a visual narrative,  illustrating the unique challenges faced by the communities and the significant positive  changes brought about by sustainable energy access. 

Objectives:  

As part of its livelihood program, SELCO Foundation focuses on empowering  communities through sustainable energy solutions. Each region presents unique  challenges and opportunities, with diverse livelihoods shaped by varying ground realities  and socio-economic systems. Given this complexity of ecosystem challenges, SELCO  aims to highlight the distinct impact of its initiatives in this region, showcasing how tailored  approaches to energy access are transforming lives and enhancing livelihoods. 

• To document and visually communicate the impact of SELCO Foundation’s  livelihood program through high-quality photography, 

• Showcasing how tailored sustainable energy solutions are transforming lives and  enhancing livelihoods in Assam and Meghalaya.  

• To developing a visual narrative plan to ensure alignment with storytelling 

• conducting field visits to obtain edited and color-corrected high-quality images,  and delivering photographs  

3. Scope of Work 

Location: Assam and Meghalaya 

The proposed project shall include the following: 

• Document specific communities, livelihood activities, and locations in Assam and  Meghalaya that best represent the impact of SELCO’s interventions. 

• Develop a visual narrative plan to ensure that the photographs from each state  align with the overall storytelling objectives. 

• Field visits to the locations in Assam and Meghalaya, focusing on capturing high quality images that illustrate the diverse impacts of SELCO’s livelihood programs.

• Capture and deliver 100 edited, color-corrected photographs from each state  (Assam and Meghalaya) to SELCO Foundation, ready for use in various formats,  including reports, presentations, and outreach 

Requirements: 

• The consultant must have proven 5-8 experience in Photo shoot documentation,  especially in projects related to social causes and community development.  Experience working in the regions of Assam and Meghalaya is a plus. 

• The consultant should provide a portfolio showcasing previous work. This portfolio  should demonstrate high production quality, creativity, and the ability to convey  impactful stories through Photographs.  

• The consultant should have strong project management skills, ensuring timely  delivery of all deliverables. The team should have an engaging, upbeat  personality, who can capture the right emotion and testimonials from the  communities.  

• The consultant must be adaptable to changing project needs and open to feedback  during the production process. This includes being able to work under various  environmental conditions and locations. 

• Different category of stakeholders is to be consulted for the to understand the site  assessment process. 

• Agency are required to travelled to Assam and Meghalaya and take SELCO input  for capturing Photos.

Technical Skills:  

• The consultant must possess technical expertise in using professional-grade  DSLR or mirrorless cameras, multiple lenses, external microphones, tripods,  stabilizers, portable lighting kits, and drone cameras. Proficiency in professional  editing software like Adobe Photoshop is essential.  

• Well versed with working on Google sheets and Docs for project coordination. 

• Access High-speed internet to share it online. 

Selection Criteria 

• The consultant should have more than 5 – 8 years of experience in photography  documentation,  

• The consultant should have strong project management skills, including in  projects involving photoshoots, documenting photo stories, developing visual  narratives and high-quality editing skills 

• The consultant should offer competitive pricing while maintaining high standards  of quality. A detailed cost breakdown should be provided, ensuring transparency  and alignment with the project's budget. 

To apply  

Interested consultants / organisations, with relevant experience (please include samples  and/or references of the previous similar work as proof of experience) and based out of  India are requested to reach out with a detailed proposal giving a brief on the methodology  and the process they will uptake for this project, including budgets (with break-ups and  explanation), timelines and milestones and submit the same to google form 

https://forms.gle/foSbdQRNwdXRhTzf9  on before 13/10/2024. 

Any further queries please write to procurement@selcofoundation.org  with a subject line:  “TOR for Photography of livelihood sites in Assam and Meghalaya” (Name of  Project) 

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