Individual Consultant -Video Producer (Documentary)

Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)

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General Information  

• Project GY017: GGGI Guyana and Norway’s ‘GRIF Management Support – Guyana Phase II’  

• Project consultancy: GRIF Guyana Norway Partnership development documentary and 15 short GRIF project impact videos covering the 19 projects funded under the GRIF and one (1) Documentary that covers the entire Guyana- Norway Partnership.  

• Duty Station: Guyana/remote  

• Consultant level: Level 4 

• Total fee: USD 49,000 

Project background 

The Guyana-Norway Partnership is a landmark collaboration that supports Guyana’s efforts to reduce deforestation and promote sustainable, low-carbon development through payments for forest climate services. Since its inception in 2009, Guyana and Norway signed an MOU to cooperate in the fight against climate change through forest conservation. The partnership has contributed significantly to improved forest governance, REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) mechanism implementation, institutional strengthening, and community development.

GGGI was engaged by the Kingdom of Norway to provide management support to the GRIF project, including providing management support to the GRIF Secretariat (OUTCOME 1) and developing knowledge products (OUTCOME 3). This entails developing and disseminating various communication products that strategically capture, document, and showcase the historic partnership, highlighting the successes, best practices, opportunities, and lessons learned. A key product to be developed is a video documentary with an estimated duration of 40 minutes, along with a series of short project-specific videos (duration of approximately 2-3 minutes each).

The GGGI Guyana Office is seeking a consultant to capture content and produce insightful, engaging videos and a documentary to raise awareness in relation to the partnership’s achievements under the Guyana-Norway Partnership. The consultant will work remotely but will be expected to visit several project implementation sites across Guyana.  The consultant will be responsible for the submission of several deliverables, which are detailed in this ToR.

Objectives of the assignment

The objective of this assignment is to produce:

1) One (1) high-quality, engaging edited documentary video (40 minutes) including the conceptualization and development of story lines.

a) Compiling audiovisual materials, including recorded interviews with beneficiaries in the different project locations.

b) Supporting b-roll footage, including but not limited to community scenes, people, project outcomes such as infrastructure, buildings.

c) Development of storyboard including proposed interviews, locations where filming will be done in accordance with mapping of project locations, interview schedule, shot list.

2) Fifteen (15) GRIF-funded project-specific edited videos (2-3 minutes long) for each project that:

a) Compiling audiovisual materials, including recorded interviews with beneficiaries in the different project locations.

b) Supporting b-roll footage, including but not limited to communities’ scenes, people, project outcomes such as infrastructure, buildings.

c) Development of storyboard including proposed interviews, locations where filming will be done in accordance with mapping of project locations, interview schedule, shot list.

Each video should impact storytelling, featuring

• Testimonials of beneficiaries

• Audio-visual material that depicts impact, such as b-roll footage of 

• Tell the story of the Guyana-Norway Partnership.

• Showcase the process from negotiation to implementation.

• Conduct research and review of pertinent documents, including project profiles, reports, websites.  

• Identity storyline that showcase impact and achievements of each project. Highlight key achievements and measurable impacts, capturing all projects implemented in the thematic areas of focus.

• Ensure all videos capture and depict testimonials of beneficiaries, development partners, including international organizations, and government counterparts, including but not limited to indigenous communities, farmers, private sector, public sector personnel such as heads of agencies.

• Provide visual documentation of field interventions and landscapes.

The consultant will be guided by GGGI’s Guyana GRIF Project Manager, with support from the Communication Associate, throughout the development and production of the documentary.

He/she shall be responsible for the delivery of specific activities crucial to the project, achieving quality and transparency of information on GRIF activities, results, and experiences of the individual GRIF projects. 

To develop one compelling, high-quality video documentary and 15 short videos that capture the origin, implementation, impact, and future relevance of the Guyana-Norway Partnership and GRIF-funded projects.

Deliverables and Payment Schedule

This is a deliverable-based consultancy that will span eight and a half (8.5) months, with actual billable days capped at 179. Materials and all content used are subject to review and approval by all project partners and the GRIF secretariat and are aligned with the donor's brand guidelines under the project.

Note: Workplan is to be included as part of the application submission and is subject to modification if needed when the consultancy starts. Workplan to include production phase, Timeline, Team and Roles, Resources and Equipment needed. Risks and Mitigation. The Consultant shall identify and map all proposed filming locations across the project area and submit a detailed location plan, including geographic references and site descriptions, for review and approval before commencement of filming.

Photographs with individuals must be accompanied by a signed consent form/release.

Payments shall be made upon submission and formal approval of deliverables.

The description of the required expert may be split into the following parts:

Qualifications and Skills

• A Master’s Degree in one of the following (or a related field): public communication and other relevant fields., or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Professional training and/or experience in: Video production or cinematography, editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, et al.), audio production and sound design, drone operation (videos are expected to include aerial footage therefore the consultant should have the necessary insurance as well as permits, pursuant to national Civil Aviation Regulations).

General Professional Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of working experience in the area of Documentary Filmmaking, Media and Communications, Communication for Development.

• Proven experience in developing, directing, and producing documentary videos (short or feature-length).

• Demonstrated ability to deliver concept-to-screen projects (scriptwriting, filming, editing, publishing).

Other Professional Experience can be an asset

• Proven experience in documentary filmmaking and visual storytelling (experience in producing development-focused documentaries would be an asset).

• Strong portfolio of past work related to environmental, climate, or development issues.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct interviews and field shoots in remote areas.

• Excellent video editing and production skills.

• Familiarity with the development or climate change sector is an asset.

• Strong understanding of ethical standards in audiovisual documentation.

• Familiarity with REDD+, Indigenous engagement, or environmental projects.

The consultant will report to the GGGI’s Guyana GRIF Project Manager and liaise with the Communications Associate. All deliverables must receive final approval by GGGI in consultation with the GRIF Secretariat (GoG and NORAD).

The assignment will span an eight and a half (8.5) month period with actual billable days capped at a maximum of 179 days, with activities conducted in Georgetown and selected field sites in Guyana (see attached). The consultant must be available for in-person filming and interviews.

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter expressing interest.

• Technical proposals including Concept Note & Workplan, proposed approach, including logistical planning, and timeline.  

• Portfolio of previous work.

• Curriculum Vitae.

Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.  

Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.