Expression of Interest
Drone Operator Trainer – LAFAEK Learning Media
| Position title | Drone Operator Trainer |
| Location | Dili, with potential travel to field |
| Start date/timeframe | November 2022 |
| Application deadline | 6th of November, 2022 |
| Application process | Send CV and application letter via email to [email protected] OR HR unit at CARE office at Bairo Pite, Dili. |
- Background
- The Programme
CARE is an international development and humanitarian organisation working in Timor-Leste since 1994. With programmes that extend across all municipalities in the country, CARE’s mission is to save lives, strive for equality and achieve social justice.
CARE does this by creating lasting change by working directly with target communities, providing innovative solutions and assistance in emergencies.
Ensuring well-being and a voice for women and girls in rural disadvantaged areas is at the heart of CARE’s work. This happens through four priority areas; Education, Women’s Economic Empowerment, Sexual Reproductive and Maternal Health and Women’s Voice.
To overcome poverty and bring about lasting, sustainable development, there needs to be equal rights and opportunities. That’s why making women and girls a priority impact group is key, as this is a proven way to create sustainable, long-term change.
- The role
CARE in Timor-Leste is seeking Expressions of Interest for Drone Operator Trainer (s) (referred to in this document as “the contractor”) to provide occasional drone operation training services for the LAFAEK Learning Media Project.
The contractor should have their DJI drone, computer, and software and be available to provide training for the Lafaek team in November 2022 for the LAFAEK project activities, etc. The contractor should have experience in operating drones, videography and photography, and video-photo editing and be able to use adobe suite programs such as adobe Photoshop and adobe premiere pro. The contractor needs to be creative, flexible, and responsive to any communication or requests from the project regarding work schedules, and training programs and able to perform tasks under time pressure.
BASIC DRONE FLIGHT TRAINING EXPECTATION:
Details information:
| SESSION | TOPIC EXPECT | KEY |
| INTRO | THE DRONE REVOLUTION WHAT CAN I DO WITH MY UNMANNED AIRCRAFT? | Film, Photography & Videography Infrastructure Inspection Emergency Services Mapping & Surveying etc. |
| DRONE BASICS PLATFORMS & COMPONENTS | Primary Drone Types DJITM Overview Phantom / Inspire / Mavic Specs Standard DJITM Systems Power System Propulsion & Maneuvering System Command & Control System Positioning & Navigation System Imaging Payload | |
| SYSTEM SET UP CONNECTING & UPDATING YOUR DRONE | Downloading the App Connecting Your Device Performing Firmware Updates | |
| THE DJI GO APP GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FLIGHT DISPLAY | System Status/Flight Mode GPS/Link Quality/Battery Level Camera Settings Map / Flight Telemetry Data | |
| FLIGHT WALKTHROUGH PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST FLIGHT | Verifying System Settings & Status Performing a Compass Calibration Startup & Takeoff In-Flight Stick Commands Landing & Shutdown Flight Logging | |
| ADVANCED SETTINGS KEY MENU OPTIONS | Using Multiple Flight Modes Obstacle Sensor Settings Return to Home Parameters Control Response Tuning Imaging Payload Configuration | |
| MISSION SPECIFIC SETTINGS FILM, INSPECTION & MAPPING | Aerial Photography & Film Structural Inspection Aerial Mapping | |
| ʻWHAT IFʼ | EMERGENCIES SITUATIONS & PROCEDURES | Datalink Disruptions IMU/Magnetometer Malfunctions LOS & FPV Disorientation Subsystem Hardware Failures Weather Emergencies Emergency Landings – Off Site Lithium Battery Emergencies |
| INTELLIGENT | AUTONOMOUS FLIGHT INTELLIGENT FLIGHT MODES | Accessing Intelligent Modes Course Lock Home Lock Point of Interest Follow Me Waypoints Active Track Tripod Terrain Follow Exiting Intelligent Modes |
| FINAL TIPS GOOD TO KNOW INFO & RESOURCES | DJITM Airspace Database DJI Academy / Flight Simulator Flight Records | |
Service Provider Deliverables:
The consultant will fulfill the following deliverables:
| Deliverable # | Summary of Deliverable Description | Expected Deliverable Due Date |
| Phase 1 (preparation and assessment) | Knowledge assessment inception report | TBC |
| Outlining key insights from a review of the relevant. Includes training methodology. | TBC | |
| Phase 2 (Deliverable) | Delivery of the training (Individual and group), including field practice with the participant. | TBC |
| Preliminary performance training report based on the output level | TBC | |
| Phase 3 (Finalization) | Recommendation Based on the overall training review and observation. | TBC |
| Analysis methodology and the tools used so that the LAFAEK Production team can adopt them to conduct similar analyses and training. | TBC | |
| The consultant will report and collaborate with the LAFAEK Production manager. Contractual arrangements will be detailed in the appointment letter. Will make payment based on the successful completion of the deliverables listed above, subject to quality control and validation by the LAFAEK Learning Media Project. The Provider will report to: Marcelino Martins, Lafaek Project Manager, Simplicio Lopes Barbosa, Marketing and Communication manager, and Octavio Andrade, Production and Publication manager. The Provider will work closely with: Video Production team, regular with Senior communication officer and Graphic design and Photographer. Time-frame / Schedule: The start date of this contract is on or about November 2022. |
- The requirements
The selected contractor shall possess the following qualifications:
- Physically present in Dili, Timor-Leste for most or all of the work period (travel costs will not be considered in the budget)
- Ability to provide Drone operator skills in Film, Photography & Videography for a low literacy audience;
- Ability to create a basic video documenter that is attractive to the audience;
- Computer equipment and software required for completing the work;
- Experience in working with INGO and government and other relevant organizations in producing a video a plus;
- How to apply
Interested applicants should send a CV (no longer than four pages) and cover letter via email to [email protected] OR to Human Resource unit at CARE Timor-Leste office at Bairo Pite, Dili.
* Applicants are required to mention where they discovered information about this position
* This application is required by 6th of November, 2022