Terms of Reference. Local Media Production Company to Develop a Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention Package for Garment Factories

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1 Terms of Reference Local Media Production Company to Develop a Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention Package for Garment Factories Location of assignment: Duration of assignment: Responsible to: Main counterparts: Vientiane, Lao PDR. Approximately 5 months STOP Project Director (Regional). STOP Project Manager (Laos) and STOP Technical Advisor (Regional) About CARE International in Lao PDR CARE is an international humanitarian aid organisation fighting global poverty, with a special focus on working with women and girls to bring lasting change to their communities. As a non-religious and nonpolitical organisation, CARE works with communities to help overcome poverty by supporting development projects and providing emergency relief. We believe supporting women and girls is one of the most effective ways to create sustainable outcomes in poor communities. CARE International has been working in Lao PDR since 1993 and is implementing long-term programs that are explicitly oriented towards the empowerment of marginalized and vulnerable women. These changes are aligned with the CARE International Program Strategy that defines five broad approaches to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and social injustice. These are (a) humanitarian action; (b) fighting gender inequality and strengthening women s voices; (c) promoting inclusive governance; and (d) increasing resilience and reducing risk. Informed by extensive analysis of the Lao context and reflection and synthesis of CARE s in-country and regional experience, CARE Laos programming focuses on significant and lasting change for two key impact populations: Remote Ethnic Women (REW) those who are land poor and who have the highest food insecurity and lowest nutrition and health status; and Marginalised Urban Women (MUW) the most socially and economically marginalised women and adolescent girls in urban settings, including recent migrants. About the Project Enhancing Women s Voice to Stop Sexual Harassment (STOP) is a four year project funded by CARE Australia and the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) and the Gender Action Platform. With partners in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar, STOP targets sexual harassment as a key obstacle to achieving women s economic rights at national levels through improved policy settings and better workplace practices and protections in garment factories. STOP builds on a solid foundation of current programming on women s economic empowerment and eliminating violence against women. 1

2 The STOP project is currently in its second year. The Project works with industry, government and union stakeholders to develop model workplace policies, implementation guidelines and training for male and female factory employees. In addition, it is working with factory leaders to gain buy in and support for prevention and response to sexual harassment. CARE Laos works in partnership with the Lao Federation of Trade Unions (LFTU) to implement the project in 10 garment factories across five districts of Vientiane capital (Chanthabouly, Sissattanak, Sikottabong, Saythany and Naxaythong district). The aim of the STOP Project is to adapt and improve an existing workplace package developed by CARE International in Cambodia. The components of the workplace package include: 1. A policy document that seeks to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace (including a complaints mechanism). 2. An implementation guide for managers with specific detail on communicating and enforcing the policy, including the handling of complaints and investigations. 3. Sexual Harassment Committee training manual to provide specific skills on responding to, and preventing, sexual harassment in the workplace. 4. Multimedia training package for male and female factory employees aimed at identifying and influencing specific gender stereotypes and social norms that cause sexual harassment and other forms of gender-based violence in the workplace. Definition of Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is any unwanted, unwelcome or uninvited behaviour of a sexual nature which could be expected to make a person feel humiliated, intimidated or offended. Sexual harassment can take many different forms and an important aspect of this definition is that it can be expected to make a person feel humiliated, intimidated or offended. This suggests that in determining whether a behaviour or a pattern of behaviour is sexual harassment, the intention of the person using the harassing behaviours is irrelevant. The importance of the distinction between the intention of the person who harasses (harasser) and the target s (person being harassed) perception of being harassed is explored through STOP via social norms awareness training. Sexual harassment can take a number of forms: Sexual hostility (explicitly sexual verbal and nonverbal behaviours), Sexist hostility (insulting verbal and nonverbal behaviours that are not sexual but are based on gender) Unwanted sexual attention (unwelcome, offensive interest of a sexual nature), and Sexual coercion (requests or threats for sexual cooperation in return for job security or benefits) Sexual harassment in the workplace is that which: (1) occurs in the place of work or in a work related environment; (2) occurs because of the person's sex and/or it is related to or about sex; (3) is unwelcome, unwanted, uninvited, not returned, not mutual; and (4) affects the work environment itself (hostile work environment sexual harassment) or terms or conditions of employment (quid pro quo sexual harassment). 2

3 Objective of the Consultancy CARE International in Lao PDR is seeking a local media production company to assist in the development and design of a workplace package contextualised for garment factories in Lao PDR. Deliverables of the Consultancy Design and layout of the workplace package Documentation Policy Document. Training Manuals for Sexual Harassment Committee and Workers. Implementation guide. Appropriate training support materials e.g. flash cards for training Media Posters and other communications materials. Training video, including script development, editing and finalising. Social media posts and other communications materials for online. 5 short videos to accompany the worker training modules (up to minutes each, with English subtitles). Master editing file - along with raw footage and other materials used in the video production Training support materials e.g. flash cards used in garment worker training. Poster design outlining the sexual harassment complaint mechanism and referral pathway outlining relevant services for survivors of violence. A booklet (for survivors of violence) outlining relevant services available to them. DVD cover design files. 10 copies of DVD of the final video. Digital file of the DVD and video content. All files and documents provided and produced during the consultancy remain the intellectual property of CARE International in Lao PDR. Scope of the Work The consultant is expected to: 1. Produce a work plan and production schedule in collaboration with CARE Australia and CARE International in Lao PDR, for delivering the key components of the workplace package. 2. Understand the context of gender-based violence and sexual harassment in Lao PDR. 3. Work with the STOP project and its partner to identify the social norms to be targeted in the multimedia package and the primary audiences. 4. Attend workshop/meetings to agree format, target audience and messages. 5. Draft a concept, storyboard, script, production process and focus group feedback approach. 6. Follow CARE International in Laos Communications policy requirements including Child Protection and Prevention of Sexual Harassment Exploitation and Abuse policies (CP&PSHEA). 7. Protocol approval required by specific Ministry. CARE will provide: Overview and background of the STOP Project Input about GBV/SH definition and behaviour change using social norms approaches Rapid Review of Evidence on what works to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace CARE will provide all required logistical support such as arrangement of meetings. 3

4 Timeframe The consultancy will commence about 5 months according to agreed work plan. A tentative schedule is outlined below: ACTIVITY Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Consultant recruitment X Work with the STOP team (regional and Laos) to establish a X X project plan and schedule for delivering the key components of the package Work with the project team to analyse findings from the baseline X X to identify social norms to be targeted in the package Choosing the format of the package including addressing issues X such as identifying characters, narrative etc. Script drafting and storyboarding completed end March X X Production completed end May X X Conduct technical review and advice on the content of the production in close collaboration with STOP Laos and Regional Teams. X X X X X X Note: this schedule could be subject to change, in the consultation with both parties DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY COMPETENCIES: Demonstrated experience creating high quality video and multimedia products. Experience producing similar videos or documentary materials related to the garment sector is desirable (including educational or workplace training materials) Capacity to deliver high quality outputs in a timely manner, be self-directed and efficient, accountable and responsive to CARE s brief. The candidates are requested to provide two recent samples of similar work and three referees for CARE to contact. Experience and knowledge in field of gender-based violence and women s empowerment. WORK ARRANGEMENTS & RESOURCES The Consultant may be: An individual or a media agency/firm/company. Able to work at his/her own place or at CARE s office. The Consultant must: Provide his/her own computer and video production equipment including editing suite etc. APPLICATIONS FOR CONSULTANCY Consultants should provide an application of no more than 5 pages in total (with appendixes of CVs and additional work samples) outlining how the proposal and proposed team respond to selection criteria. 4

5 Consultants should provide a detailed budget including planning for contingencies. This should cover all anticipated costs of the proposed work including transport, actors, facilities, per diems etc. As the duration of the film is subject to discussion, budgets may include scenarios providing costing for 10 to 15 minute videos. (Note, the final consultancy budget will be agreed with the selected consultant based on agreements after scoping the video audience and messages). Payment arrangements Payment will be made on receipt of output in accordance with CARE standards of quality and following documents at the end of the contract period, unless otherwise negotiated. Applications must be received by CARE Laos, Administrative Department, by 13 January Please indicate STOP Package Media as the subject for the application and to lao.contracts@careint.org Child Protection CARE International in Laos is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas we work around the world. Applicants are advised that CARE International in Laos reserves the right to screen candidates to ensure a child-safe environment. Further information can be found in the CARE Laos child protection policy. 5