Terms of Reference

Short videos production for the FOLU Ethiopia Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture Project

Organization Overview

Founded in 1982, The World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global environmental think tank that goes beyond research to put ideas into action. We work with governments, companies, and civil society to build solutions to urgent environmental challenges.

The Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU Ethiopia) works towards the vision to support Ethiopia in transitioning from subsistence to commercial farming and encourage the widespread adoption of sustainable and regenerative practices. Through its Action Coalition for Sustainable Agricultural Commercialization, consisting of the Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Transformation Institute, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, and Sasakawa Africa Association, the Food and Land Use Coalition, aims to advance an enabling policy and financing environment that makes agricultural value chains inclusive and sustainable, support nutrition-sensitive and regenerative agricultural production, and advance productive and resilient rural landscapes, so that Ethiopians can achieve better lives from agricultural commercialization.

Objective:

The FOLU office wants to produce 3-4 short videos from the perspective of the project which aims at screening the need for transitioning from subsistence to commercial farming through land-intensive agriculture models with the objective to make existing agriculture more productive and sustainable, thereby helping reduce pressure on soils, water, forests, and other natural resources.

The Videos are also intended to raise national attention and trigger local awareness and political discussion about the envisioned achievements to introduce sustainable and regenerative practices and technologies stepwise.

The short videos will be focusing on advocating approaches for commodities and value chains prioritized within Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACCs) and the developed model for the global and regional target audience.

Scope of Work & Technical Requirements:

The video should be produced in Amharic, at highest market quality standards, high-definition, fast paced and colorful, with clean stylistic touches. The total running time of each video is to be 3-5 minutes.

The entire production i.e., writing, filming, editing, voicing/narration, subtitle etc. should be done by the contractor, delivering a final ready-to-air product in broadcast standards and in HD technology format.

The entire development and production process will be closely monitored by World Resources Institute/ FOLU Ethiopia office providing continuous review, comments and thematic inputs support when needed.

Expected timeline:

The contractor shall commence the work as soon as possible, immediately upon signing contract.

Qualifications:

1. Access to highest quality filming, light, sound and editing equipment.
2. Ability to operate under strict time limits and apply high production and technical standards for the purpose of maintaining high level of professionalism.
3. Ability to communicate and conduct interviews
4. Track record of successful materials filmed on similar topics would be an asset.

Application deadline would be August 5, 2023

To apply please provide the following:

1. Three links to work samples demonstrating the most relevant previous productions
2. Detailed list with technical information of the equipment intended for use, including camera, light, sound, editing software, etc.
3. Brief presentation of the team, with CVs and functional responsibilities of the key people to be engaged in the production of the documentary.
4. A detailed budget for each video, shooting schedule, timeline, work plan and draft outline should be included in the proposal.

Location- Amhara region. WRI will cover the transportation cost for a crew of not more than three people.

Payments of total budget will be processed upon delivery of the products along with invoice.

Please send your proposals and if you have any request to

Kalkidan Wondimu [email protected]