DEADLINE: 19TH JUNE, 2023
GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR IMPROVED NUTRITION (GAIN)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS IN NIGERIA
(I) PROJECT BACKGROUND AND SCOPE OF WORK
(1) ABOUT GAIN
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people.
At GAIN, we believe that everyone in the world should have access to nutritious and safe food. We work to understand and deliver specific solutions to the daily challenge of food insecurity faced by the most vulnerable people. By understanding that there is no “one-size-fits-all” model, we develop alliances and build tailored programmes, using a variety of flexible models and approaches.
We build alliances between governments, local and global businesses, and civil society to deliver sustainable improvements at scale. We are part of a global network of partners working together to create sustainable solutions to malnutrition. Through alliances, we provide technical, financial and policy support to key participants in the food system. We use specific learning, evidence of impact, and results of projects and programmes to shape and influence the actions of others.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, GAIN has representative offices in Denmark, The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In addition, we have country offices in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Tanzania. Programmes and projects are carried out in a variety of other countries, particularly in Africa and Asia.
(2) BACKGROUND
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is issuing this Request for photographers in Nigeria and will be the administrative lead organisation for this RFP.
The purpose of this RFP is to identify a photographer to run a photoshoot in selected areas in Nigeria, focusing on markets, projects and programmes GAIN has done highlighted work in.
(3) SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES
The successful applicants shall deliver designed branded materials following the GAIN Brand Guidelines such as:
- Creating and developing dynamic creative content (photo/video) for promotional videos, events and other company-wide projects.
- Work for a week long project in July, attending different site locations and taking a variety of pictures including but not limited to Dankure Market in Sokoto State, Kebbi Central Market in Kebbi State, FCT, Oyo, Kaduna, Nassarawa, and Benue states.
- Take photo content in consultation with the commissioning teams and considering guidelines to translate our brand aesthetic that will live across multiple digital platforms.
- Coordinating on photo shoots; attending shooting locations as well as providing equipment.
- Work closely with the Communications Team and Nigerian Team to take ideas from concept to execution.
- Enhance the storytelling of photos by building an efficient edit, colour grading and focus across the collection of photos developed.
- Develop structured edits and storyboards to nourish creative decks.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to share post-production perspectives and ideas.
- Stay connected to new creative trends and insights.
(4) REQUIREMENTS
GAIN is seeking photographers sympathetic to our values and goals and interested in developing a longer- term relationship. The photographers could be an individual or agency with:
- Proven track record of editing and creating photos to a high professional standard.
- Good listening skills to understand our needs and translate them into solutions.
- Systematic thinking process that demonstrates good judgement, great problem-solving skills and creativity.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing demands.
- Ability to travel throughout regions in Nigeria during a 5-day shoot in July.
- Ability to advise us on requirements for the editing of communications materials.
- Ability to handle requirements of multicultural internal clients.
- Preferred experience the delivery of photos from public health organisations.
- At least 3 years experience in photography (freelance or agency).
- Experience working in a creative studio or as part of an agency.
- Strong creative skills to support the idea creation process.
- Colourgrading and editing skills is a plus
- Bachelor’s Degree in the creative/photography sector or Visual Communication preferred but not essentially.
- Knowledge and interest for social media creative and innovative formats (e.g. vertical, panoramic, etc).
- Have a strong portfolio showcasing your creative thinking process as well as visually compelling and emotionally engaging design work. A portfolio with social media content example is expected.
- Be fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Lightroom)
(II) INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING
This section addresses the process for responding to this solicitation. Applicants are encouraged to review this prior to completing their responses.
(5) CONTACT
The GAIN Communications Team will review and select the photographers. They will be available via email to respond to clarifications on this solicitation. Please direct all inquiries and other communications to the contact below. Reponses will not be confidential except in cases where proprietary information is involved.
Aisling Crabbe, Digital Communications Manager.
Email: communications@gainhealth.org
(6) SUBMISSION
Please submit your portfolio and resume by email to communications@gainhealth.org Please specify your hourly rate when sending your portfolio.
(7) DEADLINE
Completed proposals should be submitted to GAIN before Monday, 19 June, 2023.
