Request for proposals for Production of High-Quality Video and Photographic Content in Cross River State, Nigeria. Closing Date: 9 Jan 2026 Type: Consultancy Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organisation established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 50 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. WCS has been working in Nigeria since 2001, leading efforts to protect the critical habitat for the Cross River gorilla and other species as well as supporting local livelihoods and improving levels of conservation awareness. In Cross River, WCS has been providing support to improve the protection and management of Cross River National Park and Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary since 2011 and has led efforts to create a community wildlife project in the Mbe Mountains. Scope of work WCS Nigeria is calling for service providers capable of producing high-quality video and photos to present and promote its conservation activities in Cross River. The contractor is expected to plan and carry out a visit to WCS intervention areas in Cross River to produce a three-minute, trailer-style promotional video highlighting the work of WCS Nigeria and the wildlife of the landscapes it contributes to protect. Along with the video, the contractor is expected to produce high-quality pictures that complement the film to create a consistent visual identity, and accurately reflects the work being done in and around protected areas. Objectives The contractor is expected to work with WCS Nigeria teams ahead of the field visit to understand the activities carried out in the field, identify opportunities for filming and photography, draft a script, and organize a shooting schedule. The contractor is expected to conduct this filming, showing adaptability in the event of unforeseen circumstances, to produce images that reflect as accurately as possible the activities and environment in which WCS operates, with logistical support from field teams. The video script will be reviewed after the visit to adjust it to the sequences that could actually be filmed. The contractor is expected to provide, within a reasonable time after their site visit: An edited video that meets the expectations of the WCS Nigeria team, based on the agreed-upon script. The widest possible selection of footage filmed during the field visit that can be used in other future video projects. The widest possible selection of high-quality photos, edited and sorted into an easily navigable library. Conditions The contractor must comply with Nigerias laws, the WCS Code of Conduct, as well as health and safety protocols. The contractor must follow best practices to obtain consent from the people they will be filming and photographing, particularly those from Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities collaborating with WCS Nigeria on the field. The contractor shall own and retain the copyright in all photographic and video material created under the agreement resulting from this tender, and grants WCS a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, use, distribute, reproduce, and publicly display the images, to sublicense the use of the images, and to create derivative works from the images, in perpetuity, in any printed, electronic, digital, or other format, in all publications, channels, media, or exhibitions for the purpose of promoting the mission of the Wildlife Conservation Society, including, but not limited to, editorial, advertising, promotional, and fundraising purposes, and for any other use, without payment of compensation. Upon each use, WCS will make reasonable efforts to credit the contractor. The contractor may use the photos or videos resulting from the assignment for their own purposes (appropriate attribution of the location will be used with all images or videos where possible). In the event that such use could conflict with the objectives of WCS or materially benefit another organization, the contractor must obtain prior approval from WCS in writing. Under no circumstances may the contractor licence the photos or videos resulting from the assignment to an image database. The contractor will travel between different sites during their field visit, with the support and logistics provided by WCS, and must demonstrate understanding regarding the limited comforts that may be offered, within reason. Logistics and costs WCS Nigeria will cover the following costs: Economy round trip airfare to Calabar. Per diem and lodging, as per WCS Nigeria policy (lodging will be provided in all locations; per diem is provided by WCS in urban locations; food is provided at field sites). All road transport in Cross River. Issuance of a letter of invitation and any other documents required to obtain a visa, and reimbursement of the costs of obtaining said visa (if the contractor is based internationally). The contractor will be responsible for: Bringing all photographic and video equipment necessary for the assignment. Obtaining their visa from the nearest embassy or consulate (if the contractor is based internationally). Maintaining insurance that covers medical expenses, travel accident and equipment, and providing proof of such insurance upon request, both before and after the field visit. Ensuring they have the necessary personal medication and all mandatory vaccinations to enter Nigeria (if the contractor is based internationally). Qualification Professional skills in photography and videography. Ability to work in the field, often in difficult conditions. Ability to work in a team and adapt to the realities of fieldwork. Ability to write a script and edit a captivating video. Good knowledge of conservation and rural development issues. Good knowledge of the Nigerian context and preferably of Cross River. Expected length and dates of mission Around two weeks of filming, in the first half of 2026. Deliverables See objectives 3. a, b and c. How to apply Application process Interested professionals are asked to submit: A technical proposal: should include a brief profile of the contractor(s), an overview of the proposed approach, and a draft schedule. A portfolio: should include a selection of similar projects demonstrating the contractor(s) ability to successfully complete this assignment. Evidence of work carried out in or near the identified locations will be considered an additional asset. A financial proposal: should include an estimated budget covering personnel, production, and post-production costs in order to achieve the assignments objectives. All requests for clarification and questions concerning this call for tenders must be submitted in writing no later than January 2, 2026. All complete proposals shall be submitted as an attached digital file to the submission email, that shall be submitted to:
[email protected] not later than 4:00 PM (Nigerian time) on January 9, 2026. Requests for clarification and complete proposals shall be submitted by emails with the following subject line: Call for tenders Video and photography Cross River. Evaluation criteria Technical proposal: 30% Portfolio: 30% Financial proposal: 40% Conditions of application This call for tenders does not commit WCS to award a contract, and this call for tenders does not constitute an offer to enter into a contract for the services to be provided as described herein. WCS is not responsible for any costs incurred in preparing, submitting, or negotiating a response to its call for tenders, nor for any costs incurred for any other purpose or reason related to the call for tenders. All information and documents contained in this call for tenders or shared by any of its agents in connection with the call for tenders are confidential and are the exclusive property of WCS. As a condition of award, WCS may require any tenderer to make modifications, additions, or deletions to its tender. WCS reserves the right to modify any part of this call for tenders at the time of award if necessary. WCS is value-added tax (VAT) exempt but carries out withholding tax (WHT)deductions on commercial transactions at 5% in compliance with relevant Nigerian laws. Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4191674/request-proposals-rfp-production-high-quality-video-and-photographic-content-cross-river-state-nigeria
