Animator (Consultant) at ActionAid Nigeria

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises works with the poor and excluded; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position below within the organisation:

Job Title: Consultant - Animator For EC-PANAF Project

Location: Nigeria
Reports to: Communication Coordinator, ActionAid Nigeria
Timeframe: June - November 2018

Background
At the 8th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union heads of government 2007, the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG), an initiative of the African Governance Architecture (AGA) by the African leaders. This legal document came into force on 15 February 2012 with about 10 countries signing and ratifying the document. Another 28 countries signed but have not ratified while 18 countries still have a neutral position on it. The ACDEG has since 2012 been ratified by 45 countries.

The instrument aims at reinforcing the commitment of the AU Member States towards the promotion and consolidation of democratic governance and human rights on the continent. The formulation of this charter was stimulated by different decisions, declarations, resolutions and normative instruments of AU. These instruments include the 1981 African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights; the 1999 Algiers Decision on Unconstitutional Changes of Government in Africa; the 2000 Lomé Declaration on the Framework for an AU Response to Unconstitutional Changes of Government; the 2002 AU Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa; and the 2002 Constitutive Act of the AU.

The charter seeks to Promote adherence, by each State Party, to the universal values and principles of democracy and respect for human rights; Promote and enhance adherence to the principle of the rule of law premised upon the respect for, and the supremacy of the constitution and constitutional order in the political arrangements of the State Parties. It also seeks to Promote the holding of regular free and fair elections to institutionalise legitimate authority of representative government as well as democratic change of governments; Prohibit, reject and condemn unconstitutional change of government in any member state as a serious threat to stability, peace, security and development amidst other objectives. The charter further empowers the African Union Commission (AUC) through the Democracy and Electoral Assistance Unit and the Democracy and Electoral Assistance Fund to offer technical assistance to AU Member States towards the strengthening and improvement of their electoral institutions and processes.

The implementation of ACDEG is envisaged to take place at national, regional and continental levels, leveraging normative instruments, policies and structures at those levels as stipulated under Article 44 of ACDEG. Since the adoption of the charter in 2012, different countries have made tremendous effort in the entrenchment of democracy and good governance in Africa. But of the 45 African countries signatory to ACDEG, only the Republic of Togo has since submitted its initial State Report on the implementation of the principles and commitments to the Charter. As part of efforts at organising citizens for civic engagement and empower them to engage the government to live up to their responsibility of implementing the objectives of ACDEG, ActionAid Nigeria is looking to use animations via social media platforms to highlight provisions of ACDEG and lay emphasis on the need for its quick implementation.

Key Output

• Develop and produce 36 short animated videos for social media publicity for the EC-PANAF project (The consultant is expected to produce a minimum of 6 short videos per month within 6 months)

Specific Deliverables

• 6 animated videos on ActionAid Nigeria’s work
• 10 animated videos targeting youths
• 10 videos targeting policy markers
• 10 short videos targeting women
• Please note that voice over will include us of Pidgin, English, Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo.

Timeline:

• This is a 30days consultancy contract. Please note that work timeline is spread within 6 months with 5 working days fixed per month.

Payment Schedule:

• 50% upfront
• 50% at the completion of the task
• Please note that a deduction of 10% and 5% withholding tax applies to registered companies and individuals respectively.

Work Arrangement:

• Upon award of contract, the consultant is expected to have a face to face meeting with the Communications Coordinator and Project Officer in Abuja to fully discuss deliverables. Other meetings can be held virtually.

ActionAid Nigeria will provide the following:

• Content and Messaging for the videos
• Logos of the organisations supporting the project
• Consultant is responsible for finetuning content, style and overall creatives of the videos.

Ownership of outputs:

• The outputs from this assignment belong to ActionAid Nigeria.

Reporting Lines:

• The consultant will work, be accountable directly to ActionAid Nigeria’s Communications Coordinator.

Consultant's Qualifications
Education:

• A recognized Degree.

Experience:  

• Practical experience in cinematography
• Proven experience in graphics design and animation
• Familiarity with current trends in development communications
• Private sector branding and communication experience is an added advantage.

Language Requirements:

• A good grasp of English language

Ownership of outputs:

• Outputs of this contract as stipulated in the terms of reference belong to ActionAid Nigeria ActionAid International.
• Place of Work & Administrative Support
• The consultant will be free to work independently from any base location or where required. S/he will be expected to provide his/her own work equipment and space except where otherwise stated.

Application Closing Date
20th May, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's, detailing competency to: [email protected] and cc: [email protected] using the subject line "PANAF Animator".

Note

• The selected Policy Brief Writer will sign a contract with AAN and is responsible for acquiring relevant tools needed for the task.
• Include the fee for undertaking the task on the last page of your CV (Please note that only a flat fee will be paid. Daily rate does not apply), links to sample of past works and any other relevant information, demonstrating skill and experience in this area.