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Tenders are invited for Consultant Storytelling, Photography and Videography Closing Date: Monday, 20. Jul 2026 Intervention Sector(s): Relief Services Remuneration range: < 1000 (USD) Duration of Contract: Referred to the TOR Terms of Reference (ToR) Position: Consultant Food Assistance Storytelling, Photography and Videography Location: Lebanon South/Sidon area, depending on access, feasibility and security considerations Duration: July August 2026 Deadline for Deliverables: August 28, 2026 Background and Context Dorcas/Tabitha is seeking a consultant or team to support the production of written and visual storytelling content related to food assistance in Lebanon. For the upcoming Dorcas Food Campaign 2026, Dorcas aims to highlight the importance of food provision in times of crisis. The assignment will focus on food parcels distribution in the South/Sidon area and will document the impact of emergency food assistance on individuals and families facing food insecurity. The final content will be used for the Dorcas Food Campaign 2026, Dorcas Relief Fund donor communications, website content, social media, donor journeys and other communication materials. 1. Objectives of the Assignment - Produce high-quality human-centred written, photo and video content showing the impact of food assistance in Lebanon.- Capture stories of individuals and families receiving food parcels, including the urgency of their situation and the difference this support makes in their daily lives.- Conduct one staff or partner interview explaining the context, the distribution process, the content of the food parcels and the role of Dorcas/Tabitha.- Capture raw 4K video footage and B-roll for editing by Dorcas Netherlands.- Ensure all content is produced in a dignified, consent-based and protection-sensitive manner. 2. Scope of Work Impact Story Family Receiving Food Aid - Conduct an interview with one family receiving food parcels.- Provide clear background and context explaining the familys situation and why the family is part of the project.- Capture the familys current situation, food insecurity challenges and the impact of receiving food support.- Where consent is provided, capture photos and B-roll showing the family receiving and/or using the food parcels. Impact Story Older Person - Conduct an interview with an older person receiving food assistance.- Properly introduce the interviewee and document the persons current situation, challenges and resilience.- Focus on the impact of receiving food aid and what this support means in daily life.- Capture dignified, consent-based photos and video footage. Staff / Partner Interview - Conduct an interview with a Dorcas/Tabitha or partner staff member.- The interview should explain the current situation, the purpose of the food assistance, who is being supported and why.- The interview should also explain what is included in the food parcels, how the distribution is organized, the challenges faced and what could happen if this support is no longer available.- Dorcas/Tabitha branding should be visible where appropriate and available. B-roll Footage - Capture wide and close shots of the distribution process, food parcels, local environment, people, and Dorcas/Tabitha or partner staff in action.- Capture dynamic footage that helps communicate the movement and process of the intervention.- All video footage should be delivered as raw footage in Ultra HD/4K. 3. Collaboration and Reporting Lines - The consultant/team will coordinate closely with Tabitha/Dorcas communication and programme staff.- The consultant/team will coordinate with field teams and partners for scheduling, access, participant identification, informed consent and field arrangements.- The consultant/team should provide updates during the assignment and remain available for reasonable follow-up or clarification during content review. 4. Required Qualifications - Proven experience in humanitarian storytelling, interview-based writing, photography and videography.- Professional-grade photo and video equipment.- Experience working sensitively with vulnerable populations.- Experience working in Lebanon or similar humanitarian contexts.- Strong Arabic interviewing skills.- Strong English writing and/or translation capacity.- Ability to provide English subtitles or time-coded translations for Arabic interviews.- Ability to organize and label photo, video and written materials clearly.- Previous experience with NGOs, donor-funded projects or humanitarian communication assignments is an asset. 5. Deliverables Photography - Minimum 40 high-quality photos across all stories.- Photos should include portraits, families, older persons, current living/contextual situation, food parcels, aid workers, distribution process, landscape/environment and team in action.- Each photo should be clearly labelled with name/code, date, location and short description/context.- Photos should be delivered in JPEG and RAW format.- Signed consent forms should be submitted for all individuals featured. Videography - Raw footage of all interviews and B-roll in Ultra HD/4K.- Separate audio tracks, if recorded externally.- Footage shot in LOG if possible, to allow colour correction.- English subtitles or time-coded English translation for Arabic interviews.- Dorcas Netherlands will handle final editing. Written Content - Three written impact stories of approximately 400700 words each.- One long-read staff/partner interview of approximately 4001,200 words.- All written content should be delivered in English.- English translation of any interviews conducted in Arabic. 6. Timeline - Assignment duration: July/August 2026.- Interviews and field work: July/August 2026.- Final deliverables deadline: no later than August 28, 2026. 7. Budget Applicants should submit a financial offer/quotation covering all expected costs, including interviews, writing, photography, videography, transportation, equipment use, translation/subtitles and any other related costs. How to apply Interested candidates or teams should submit:- CV or company/profile portfolio.- Samples of previous written stories, interviews or humanitarian communication products.- Photography portfolio or relevant examples of previous work.- Links to previous video work or two short edited videos.- Financial offer/quotation for the assignment.- Availability during JulyAugust 2026. Submissions should be sent to hr@tabithalb.org by 20/07/2026. Please mention Consultant Storytelling, Photography and Videography in the email subject line. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/tabitha-relief-and-development/calls/consultant-storytelling-photography-and-videography
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