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Save the Children started our work in Vietnam in 1990, and implements programs in the key thematic areas: Education, Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, Child Rights and Governance, Child Poverty, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Emergency Response. At present, Vietnam Country Office has programs in 20 out of 63 provinces in Vietnam.

Save the Children in Vietnam continues to develop innovative programming that reflects the overall strategic goal of measurably improving the survival, health, protection and development of Vietnam’s poorest children by strengthening the capacity of women and children, caring adults, communities and partner organizations.

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We are looking for a Vietnamese national for:

• Vacancy: Consultant to develop audio materials
• Location: Hanoi

Objectives of the Consultancy

The main objectives of the assignment are;

1. To develop and record an audio book in Hmong language based on the content of the picture book which was already developed by the project
2. To compose the music using the lyrics prepared by the project, and record the songs in Hmong language
3. To ensure the products listed in (1) and (2) are suitable, easy to understand and attractive to Hmong people in the project provinces

Consultant’s responsibilities:

The consultant will carry out the following tasks with close communication with Health & Nutrition coordinator, Food and Nutrition Security Technical Advisor and Hmong expert; and under the supervision of Project manager.

Task 1. Develop a detailed workplan

The consultant will meet the SC project team to discuss and agree on the workplan. SC should provide necessary information and support with the consultant in order to facilitate the consultant’s understanding and expected work and outcomes.

Task 2. Draft the scripts for audio book, lyrics and melodies and record the 1st draft

The consultant will develop the first drafts of the script for audio book, lyrics and melodies of the songs by referring to (i) IEC materials with similar contents and (ii) inputs from SC and Hmong expert.

Particularly, the consultant will do as follows:

(1) Audio book:

• Translate the picture book already developed by the project from Kinh to Hmong language with support from SC and Hmong expert.
• Make necessary revisions or adjustments (e.g. supplement information) for audiences to listen and follow the contents easier and keep focused.
• Record a sample in Hmong language, receive initial feedback from SC and Hmong expert and finalize the 1 st draft

(2) Songs:

• Translate and revise 03 lyrics prepared by the project after discussion with project team, namely songs for breastfeeding, complementary feeding and calling for family support in raising children from Kinh to Hmong language with support from SC and Hmong expert.
• Make necessary adjustments for audiences to listen and follow the contents easier
• Compose suitable 03 melodies for 03 lyrics to effectively communicate the idea to the target in the project districts
• Record a sample in Hmong language, receive initial feedback from SC and Hmong expert and finalize the 1 st draft

Task 3: Test the 1st draft with local partners in Yen Bai and develop to 2nd draft

Focus Group discussion with local partners and beneficiaries will be conducted to gather their feedback on the 1st draft. The process will be as follows;

• SC and the consultants work together in developing questionnaires on each material
• Collect feedback from key personnel such as health center staff, women’s union, village health workers and village heads in two project districts
• Collect feedback from beneficiaries including mothers, fathers and grandparents in two project districts
• Have meetings with SC and Hmong expert to have consensus on revisions based on the feedback collected.
• Develop the 2nd draft based on the consensus

Task 4. Test the 2nd draft with beneficiaries in Yen Bai and finalize

Focus Group discussion with beneficiaries including mothers, fathers and grandparents will be conducted to gather their feedback on the 2 nd draft. The final materials should be approved by SC and Hmong expert.

Expected deliverables

• 01 original audio file of the book which is ready for industrial recording into mini portable players.
  The audio file should be in hi-resolution, at WAV form (44,100Hx, 16 Bit rates)
• 03 original audio files of the songs which is ready for industrial recording into hard discs and mini portable players. These audio files should be in hi-resolution, at WAV form (44,100Hx, 16 Bit rates)

Requirements

• Bachelor degree on culture and art, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in developing IEC materials focused on ethnic minority people, especially in audio format (e.g. music)
• Demonstrated experience in working or visiting northern mountainous area, especially Hmong area
• Priority given for who has experience in working for health and nutrition projects
• Efficiency in both Kinh and Hmong language
• Good understanding and being respectful to ethnic minority culture, especially Hmong group
• Ability to work as team

Application package:

• Financial proposal
• Updated CV and materials you developed before such as: IEC materials for ethnic people, or audio book or songs if any

Please send your CV, application package and SC’s Application Form to [email protected] to apply.

The closing date for application is 5pm on 29 December 2019. Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs cannot be returned.

Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse, and our people are as diverse as the challenge we face. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.

Organization: Save the Children
Location: Hanoi
Application deadline: 2019-12-29
Send application to: [email protected]