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Description
Short-Term Expert Services
Open for Production of Occupational Promotion Videos
HELVETAS Laos is a development organization operating in Laos since 2001. Our vision is a just world in which all men and women determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using environmental resources in a sustainable manner
Job title
Occupational Promotion Videos Production Service Provider
Assignment
To produce a complete series of 7 occupational promotion videos for ASTI Project, showcasing real workplaces, trainees, and career opportunities in project target sectors to help Lao youth make informed education and employment choices.
The selected production company will be responsible for the entire production process, including concept development, scriptwriting, casting, filming, editing, subtitling, branding, and delivery of main videos, social media cuts, thumbnails, stills, and raw footage.
Project
ASEAN – Swiss TVET Initiative (ASTI) Project
Location
Vientiane Capital
Duration of contract
Estimated at 1.5 months from 4 December 2026 to15 January 2027
Date of commencement
4 December 2026
Main tasks
- Concept development- Propose one overall creative concept for the series that gives the seven videos. Scriptwriting-Write a shooting script per video in Lao, with English translation for ASTI review. Casting and talent management- Identify and secure the people who appear in each video. For occupations with a current ASTI trainee cohort, the Contractor works with trainees ASTI nominates. For occupations not yet being trained, the Contractor sources suitable young workers or models, obtains their written consent, and holds and pays their contracts directly.
- Production coordination- Plan and run all filming logistics: scheduling with the ASTI team, partner enterprises and training institutions; site visits; permissions to film on premises; health and safety on set; equipment, crew and transport. Filming- Shoot on location at real workplaces and training sites.
- Post-production- Editing, colour grading, sound design, music licensed for all platforms in Section 4, etc., as specified by ASTI. Two rounds of revision per video are included.
Qualifications
The Contractor is a registered company or production team in Lao PDR, or one with a Lao partner able to handle on-the-ground coordination, with:
· At least five years of documented video production for social media, with a portfolio of short-form content made for Lao audiences.
· Demonstrated experience filming in industrial or workplace settings and managing access with private companies.
· In-house or contracted capacity for concept, scriptwriting in Lao, casting, filming, editing, motion graphics and subtitling.
· A named producer with experience managing multi-location shoots to a fixed deadline.
· Experience working with development programs, government, or international organizations is an advantage, but not a requirement..
Bidders must submit links to at least three recent videos of comparable scope, naming the client and the team members who worked on them.
Contact and Application Addresses
Please submit your application, including your CV, cover letter, and salary expectations (daily rate), to the following email address: laos.recruitment@helvetas.org and Minla.Nanthavong@helvetas.org
Note: This consultancy is intended for candidates who are already based in Vientiane.
Deadline for application
17 November 2026 at 5:00 PM (Lao local time)
Remarks
· Please request the full Terms of Reference for this assignment via the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rZJiOdZ0zHnbu0v7kFtQCDDAU_0hgNcY/view?usp=sharing
· Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.
HELVETAS is a gender, culture, race, creed, political, and religion-neutral organization, promoting inclusion and tolerance, respect, and fair treatment for and between all employees, partners, contributors, participants, and beneficiaries.
Women and ethnic minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.