**Background Information on Plan International** Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child, yet too often, this potential is suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. And its girls are among those most affected. By working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners, we strive to create a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for, and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries. Read more about Plan International's Nigeria Country Strategy to empower 20 million girls in Nigeria to take action and drive change at https://plan-international.org/nigeria/ **About Plan International Nigeria** Plan International Nigeria is part of the global federation of Plan International and was registered in Nigeria in 2014. Our interventions are currently focused on nutrition, protection, basic education, improving community health services, youth and citizens’ participation in governance and creating economic opportunities and livelihoods for the neediest people, building resilient communities. We implement development, emergency and humanitarian response programmes. Plan International Nigeria works with communities, civil society organisations, development partners, government at all levels and the private sector. In Nigeria, we are committed to empowering girls in Nigeria to act and drive change. **Background/Context** At Plan International Nigeria, strategic visibility is a core component of how we advance social and behaviour change outcomes. Showcasing Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) interventions enables us to demonstrate how evidence-based communication approaches influence attitudes, challenge harmful norms, and promote positive behaviours among adolescents, young people, and communities. By intentionally amplifying SBCC efforts within our programmes, we strengthen learning, accountability, and stakeholder engagement, while reinforcing our commitment to sustainable, people-centred impact. To support this objective, Plan International Nigeria seeks to establish long-term agreements with a qualified Filmmaker/Video Production Consultant to deliver efficient, timely, and cost-effective video production services aligned with the organisation’s behaviour change priorities. Under the GAC-funded ASPIRE project, and as part of its SBCC strategy, Plan International Nigeria intends to engage a consultant with strong creative and technical capacity to produce compelling, youth-friendly video content. These films will be used to influence attitudes and behaviours, particularly among adolescents and young people, while showcasing SBCC as a critical pillar of the project’s overall approach. The film outputs will support efforts to: - Promote positive sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) behaviours - Challenge harmful social and gender norms - Encourage positive masculinity - Increase awareness and utilisation of Adolescent Corners as safe, confidential, and adolescent-friendly service delivery points Through high-quality storytelling and engaging visual narratives, the selected consultant will play a key role in advancing ASPIRE’s SBCC objectives and strengthening Plan International Nigeria’s behaviour change interventions. ## **Objective** The scope of work provides a framework outlining the responsibilities and requirements of a professional Filmmaker/Video Production Consultant to be engaged under a Long-Term Agreement (LTA). The consultant will be responsible for conceptualising, producing, and delivering high-quality SBCC-focused short films/drama content that supports the ASPIRE Project’s deliverables. Specifically, the assignment aims to produce compelling visual content that: - Promotes adolescents’ and young people’s knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) - Encourages positive attitudes and behaviours related to SRHR - Increases awareness and utilisation of Adolescent Corners as safe, confidential, and adolescent-friendly service delivery points in Bauchi and Sokoto States The primary objective of the filmmaking assignment is to creatively capture and present real-life, youth-centred stories that drive positive behaviour change and strengthen support for adolescents’ and young women’s SRHR across the 13 thematic areas of the ASPIRE Project. The videos will draw on theatre for development approaches and the project’s theory of change to ensure the narratives are culturally relevant, engaging, and impactful. All video outputs must resonate with a wide range of audiences, including donors, partners, programme participants, and the general public, while clearly reflecting Plan International Nigeria’s values. The assignment will adhere strictly to ethical, safeguarding, and child protection standards and contribute to strengthened SBCC visibility, advocacy, and resource mobilisation efforts under the ASPIRE Project. ## **Key Responsibilities** The Filmmaker / Video Production Consultant will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of SBCC-focused short films/ drama content under the ASPIRE Project, including concept development, scripting, production, post-production, and coordination. **Concept Development** The consultant will: - Develop SBCC-focused concepts, scripts, and storyboards aligned with ASPIRE Project goals and objectives - Ensure all content is adolescent-friendly, gender-responsive, culturally sensitive, and contextually relevant to Bauchi and Sokoto States. - Integrate key SRHR and life skills themes, including puberty, menstrual health, consent and unplanned, healthy relationships, life skills, and access to adolescent-friendly services. **Video Production** The consultant will: - Produce short and/or medium-length films suitable for community dialogues, school/out-of-school adolescent sessions, and digital platforms. - Ensure ethical, safe, and meaningful participation of adolescents and other contributors, in line with Plan International Nigeria’s safeguarding and child protection standards. **Post-Production** The consultant will: - Edit all videos, including sound design, subtitles from (from Hausa language to English, graphics, and branding in line with Plan International Nigeria guidelines. - Deliver final video outputs in formats suitable for both online and offline SBCC use. - Incorporate feedback from Plan International Nigeria and ASPIRE Project stakeholders through the review process. **Coordination and Reporting** The consultant will: - Work closely with the Brand and Communication team, and relevant programme staff. - Submit draft and final products within agreed timelines. Provide a brief production report documenting the process and lessons learned. **Align Videos with Strategic SBCC Themes** Alignment with Aspire SBCC Thematic Areas The consultant will ensure that all final products align with the Aspire project’s SBCC 13 thematic areas, including: - The Right of Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYWs) to make informed choices concerning sexual activity and say no when they mean no - Prevention against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. - Building confidence among (AGYWs) to seek Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services, including Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MPHSS) at the adolescents’ Friendly Centres. - Create awareness on the availability of (SRHR) services, including Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS), at the adolescents Friendly Centres - Promote joint inclusive decision-making among spouses in child spacing and when to have children. - Promote spousal communication in relation to accessing Child Spacing Services. - Discouraging Child Early and Forced Marriage - Creating awareness on proper management of menstrual hygiene - Promoting positive spousal support during pregnancy, labor and after delivery, including birth preparedness. - Promote positive masculinity among adolescent boys and male community members. - Promote positive health provider attitudes towards (AGYWs), including those with disabilities and almajiris. - Promote safe spaces for (AGYWs) in the school environment, including increased access to SRHS information and services, availability of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) prevention mechanisms (policies/guidelines and reporting channels) - Portraying the impacts of Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA Adashen Gata) among older adolescents and women Alignment with Plan International Nigeria’s Strategic Priorities The consultant will ensure that all videos align with the strategic priorities and thematic areas of Plan International Nigeria, including: - Gender Equality - Child Rights and Protection - Education - Health and Nutrition - Youth Empowerment - Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion ## **Script Approval, Content Ownership, and Executive Production** The consultant will: - Submit all scripts, storyboards, and treatment documents to Plan International Nigeria for review and written approval **before** any filming or production commences. No content may proceed to production without formal sign-off from the designated Plan International Nigeria representative. - Incorporate all feedback and revisions requested by Plan International Nigeria at the scripting and storyboarding stage, ensuring final scripts fully reflect the organisation's editorial direction and SBCC objectives. - Acknowledge that **Plan International Nigeria retains full and exclusive ownership** of all content produced under this assignment, including but not limited to scripts, raw footage, edited films, still images, graphics, audio recordings, subtitles, and any other materials created in the course of this engagement. This ownership takes effect upon creation of the content and is not contingent on final payment. - Agree that Plan International Nigeria shall be credited as Executive Producer on all final video outputs, including in opening/closing credits, metadata, and any associated promotional or distribution materials. - Transfer all intellectual property rights, including copyright, to Plan International Nigeria upon delivery of final outputs, and sign any additional assignment or release documents the organisation may require. - Refrain from reproducing, distributing, publishing, or publicly sharing any content produced under this assignment without prior written consent from Plan International Nigeria. **Ethical and Inclusive Videos Standards** The consultant will: - Ensure full informed consent is obtained from all participants using the organisation’s approved consent and release forms. - Uphold principles of dignity, diversity, inclusion, and do-no-harm across all stages of production and engagements. ### Deliverables per Assignment The consultant/vendor will be expected to deliver the following outputs: - A minimum of 5 to 10 high-quality human-centred videos (short films,/ drama series), each 5 to 10 minutes in length, fully edited and ready for dissemination across digital platforms, community screenings, and donor engagements. - A summary matrix or spreadsheet for all produced videos, capturing key details such as title, thematic focus, target audience, location, duration, consent status, and intended use. - Properly organised raw footage, interview recordings, transcripts or detailed field notes (where applicable) to support transparency, verification, and future content adaptation. - A content pack including key quotes, captions, subtitles, still frames, or short video excerpts suitable for use on social media, reports, presentations, and advocacy materials. - Support for script development, storyboarding, or adaptation of video content for other multimedia formats (e.g., animations, radio, or social media reels), subject to the consultant’s capacity and agreement. ### Format & Quality Standards: - All written deliverables (scripts, reports, matrices) must be submitted in Microsoft Word - Video outputs must meet high editorial and technical standards, including clarity of sound, quality visuals, appropriate subtitling, and alignment with Plan International Nigeria’s branding and SBCC guidelines. - All materials must demonstrate accuracy, professionalism, and consistency in tone, language, and structure. ### Consultant/Vendor Qualifications and Experience The consultant/vendor must demonstrate the following qualifications and experience: - A **minimum of three (5) years of professional experience in video production, filmmaking, or multimedia content creation** within the development or humanitarian sector, demonstrating a strong understanding of gender equality, child rights, education, health, livelihoods, or youth-focused themes. - Proven ability to **plan, shoot, and edit high-quality video content** that translates programmatic objectives into compelling, human-centred narratives that resonate with adolescents, caregivers, communities, donors, and partners. Experience in scriptwriting, storyboarding, and post-production is essential. - Demonstrated capacity to **communicate complex themes through visual storytelling**, producing emotionally engaging, contextually rich, and behaviour-change-oriented content while upholding safeguarding and ethical production standards. - Strong ability to **work independently and manage multiple video deliverables**, ensuring content aligns with organisational brand, editorial, and quality standards. - Ability to work independently, manage multiple deliverables, and meet agreed timelines while adhering to organisational quality and safeguarding standards. ### Submission of Work Samples Applicants must submit links to a minimum of two (2) verifiable samples of high-quality films or videos previously produced in similar development or humanitarian contexts. Samples may include links or digital files and should demonstrate technical quality, storytelling strength, and relevance to SBCC or social impact programming. ### Required Skills and Equipment The Communications and Storytelling Consultant must demonstrate: Skills - Strong visual storytelling and video editing skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical programming content into engaging, clear, and emotionally resonant audiovisual narratives suitable for diverse audiences. - Demonstrated experience working in development and humanitarian contexts, particularly on issues related to gender equality, child rights, education, health, youth development, and livelihoods. - Excellent interviewing, listening, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders, including adolescents, caregivers, community members, and vulnerable groups. - Strong understanding of ethical communication, safeguarding, and consent protocols, including informed consent, child protection principles, and culturally sensitive visual representation. - Effective planning, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality video outputs within agreed timelines and under tight deadlines. - Proficiency in video production and post-production tools, including camera equipment, audio recording devices, and industry-standard editing software for formatting content suitable for digital platforms and community use. - Added advantage includes experience in scriptwriting, storyboarding, or content development for visual and digital campaigns, including SBCC, advocacy, or social media-focused video content. **Equipment** The consultant must have access to: - **Reliable laptop or workstation** with updated video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve) and word processing tools for scriptwriting and documentation. - **High-quality video and audio recording equipment**, including cameras, microphones, and audio recorders, to ensure professional footage and clear interview documentation. - **Secure data storage solutions,** including external drives and cloud-based platforms, to protect sensitive materials and maintain the confidentiality of participants. - **Stable internet connection** for uploading large video files, virtual collaboration, timely submission of deliverables, and communication with project teams. ### Performance metrics & payment basis The Consultant’s work will be assessed based on: - Timeliness of delivery - Quality and creativity of writing. - Quality of the film/ video content - Adherence to ethical and consent protocols - Completeness and accuracy of stories and documentation ### Payment Structure Each video will be treated as a **separate deliverable,** and payment will be made **per approved video or batch of videos**. The payment rate will depend on: - Scope and complexity of production, including the amount of fieldwork, location shoots, or research required. - Number of short films produced. - Turnaround time and urgency for delivery, including editing, post-production, and finalisation. ### Supervision and Reporting **The Consultant will report to the Brand and Communication team** and work closely with the Aspire project team. All content produced under this contract shall remain the exclusive intellectual property of **Plan International Nigeria. The consultant may not reuse or republish any video without express written permission.** **Plan International’s Ethical & Environmental Statement** The supplier should establish environmental standards and good practices that follow the principles of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, and in particular, ensure compliance with environmental legislation. **Clarifications** All inquiries must be submitted to Tenderinquiry@plan-international.org Interested consultants **MUST** complete all annexes and submit all required supporting documents. Further details on this consultancy, including all relevant annexes, are available via the link provided below: https://tinyurl.com/ycybnj77

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