Consultant - Video Documentary Development of Post - Flood Recovery Project

 Video Documentary Development of Post-Flood Recovery Project

Project title: Improved Resilience to Climate Change of Communities and Ecosystem(IRCCCE) Project

Project Locations: Gilgit Baltistan, Chitral Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Funded by: Union Bank of Switzerland and Optimus Foundation (UBS-OF)

Implementing Partner: Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan

Co-Implementing Partners: AKAHP and AKRSP

A.    ABOUT AGA KHAN FOUNDATION PAKISTAN

The Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan (AKFP), a member of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a private, non-denominational, international development organization established in 1967. AKFP focuses on sustainable solutions to challenges related to poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and poor health, with a special emphasis on marginalized and remote communities, particularly in mountainous and resource-scarce regions across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

B.    INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT

AKFP, in collaboration with AKAHP and AKRSP, is implementing a post-flood recovery initiative titled Improved Resilience to Climate Change of Communities and Ecosystems in Gilgit Baltistan and Chitral (IRCCCE). This project operates in disaster-affected districts of Gilgit Baltistan and Chitral, aiming to strengthen climate resilience at the community and ecosystem level.

Adopting a community-first approach, AKFP works closely with local communities to co-create sustainable, inclusive, and context-specific development solutions. These initiatives empower women, youth, and children to actively participate in planning and implementing multi-sectoral climate adaptation and resilience-building activities.

The project focuses on:

• Enhancing community and ecosystem resilience to climate impacts;
• Promoting nature-based and climate-smart agricultural practices;
• Protecting natural resources;
• Improving food and livelihood security through adaptive solutions.

Project Outcomes and Key Outputs

Outcome 1: Increased protection of women, children, and men from climate-related risks through green infrastructure.

• 1.1: Construction of protective infrastructure in flood-prone areas
• 1.2: Green retrofitting of public schools

Outcome 2: Enhanced conservation of natural resources through climate-forward, regenerative practices, and productive infrastructure.

• 2.1: Productive irrigation infrastructure to support sustainable land use
• 2.2: Afforestation of barren lands
• 2.3: Promotion of climate-smart agriculture
• 2.4: Support for green agri-businesses

Outcome 3: Strengthened knowledge and capacity on climate change and adaptive strategies at community and institutional levels.

• 3.1: Capacity building of communities and local support organizations

C.    Overall Objective of the Assignment

The objective is to produce a comprehensive project completion documentary (5–8 minutes) that showcases key achievements, implementation strategies, best practices, and the tangible impact of interventions.

In addition to the main documentary, 3–4 short thematic video clips (90–120 seconds each) will be produced, focusing on areas such as:

• Climate-resilient agriculture and livelihoods
• Food security
• Protective infrastructure
• Green enterprise development

Human-interest stories will be a central element of both the main documentary and the thematic clips, illustrating beneficiary experiences, satisfaction, empowerment, and transformative outcomes. These videos will serve as vital communication and advocacy tools for donors, communities, and the wider public.

Eligibility of Service Provider: Eligible applicants include individuals, firms, or companies not blacklisted by any national or international agency. Preference will be given to service providers with demonstrated familiarity with the local languages, culture, and terrain of Gilgit Baltistan and Chitral.

Target Audience:

• Current and potential donors
• Community organizations
• Media and journalists
• International audiences
• Internal AKDN stakeholders

Types of Various Interventions:

• Land levelling and destoning for agricultural use
• Rehabilitation of irrigation systems
• Distribution of seeds, plants, and micro-farming kits
• Construction of protective infrastructure (e.g., river embankments)
• School retrofitting with green technologies
• Installation of solar lift pumps and passive solar greenhouses
• Afforestation (Miyawaki, block, and social forestry)
• Capacity building of communities and LSOs
• Promotion and support of green businesses

SCOPE OF WORK

The selected service provider will:

1.     Develop an engaging concept, script, and storyboard reflecting pre-, during, and post-intervention conditions.

2.     Meet with project teams for contextual understanding.

3.     Film project locations in GBC, including interviews with beneficiaries, AKFP, partners, and relevant officials.

4.     Integrate human-interest stories and testimonies.

5.     Present draft versions (with English subtitles) for review and feedback.

6.     Deliver the final versions (long and short) in both digital and physical formats.

7.     Produce a digital photo album (~50–60 photos) and printed copies.

8.     Ensure all content is approved by the AKFP focal point before final payment.

Note: Language and subtitle preferences will be finalized by AKFP during the inception phase.

D.    DELIVERABLES

1.      Approved script and storyboard

2.      Three drafts of the documentary for review

3.      Final 5–8-minute documentary (1 master + 5 DVDs)

4.      3–4 short thematic videos (90–120 seconds each)

5.      One 2–3-minute documentary highlight

6.      All raw footage and photographs

7.      One digital photo album (plus five printed copies)

8.      Videos in AVI, MP4, and MPEG formats

9.      Theme-based clips for social media, including interviews

E.     REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven expertise in professional scriptwriting, video production, and editing
• At least 3 years of experience producing audio-visual content for development organizations
• Proficiency in video production tools/software
• Understanding of climate resilience, community development, and gender-sensitive storytelling
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media, or related fields preferred
• Strong portfolio of similar assignments, ideally in Pakistan

F.     DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT

The assignment duration is 30 calendar days, expected to begin in mid-May 2025.

G.    PROPOSED PAYMENT SCHEDULE

S. No.

Milestone

Deliverables

Timeline

Payment

1

Inception phase

Script, tools, field visit plan

Within 5 days of signing

20%

2

Interim review

Raw videos and photos (30% coverage)

Within 25 days

40%

3

Final submission

All final approved deliverables

Within 45 days

40%

H.    APPLICATION PACKAGE

Interested individuals/firms must submit:

1. Letter of Interest with two references
2. Technical Proposal (max 6 pages) including:
   • Methodology and ethical approach
   • Timeline and work plan
   • Team structure and roles
   • Tools and equipment to be used
3. Financial Proposal with detailed budget and tax compliance
4. CVs of team leads
5. Work samples from previous similar assignments
6. Legal registration (for companies)
7. Firm/Company Profile (if applicable)
8. NTN certificate

Please find below the link for the detailed ToR, email details of focal person to be for providing the above-mentioned documents:

 TORs Video Documentary- IRCCCE (UBS-OF)Project.doc

AKF(P) recruitment and selection policy and procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity and the safeguarding of children, beneficiaries, partners, community members and employees in accordance with AKF(P)’s Safeguarding policy.

The deadline for the submission of application is Friday, June 06, 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.