Tenders are invited for Video/Film Making Company: Filmmaker/Video Production Consultant to Deliver Efficient, Timely, and Cost-Effective Video Production Services Closing Date: 27 May 2026 Type: Consultancy Background Information on Plan International Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances childrens 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 childrens 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 Internationals 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 organisations 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 projects 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 ASPIREs SBCC objectives and strengthening Plan International Nigerias 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 Projects deliverables. Specifically, the assignment aims to produce compelling visual content that: Promotes adolescents and young peoples 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 womens SRHR across the 13 thematic areas of the ASPIRE Project. The videos will draw on theatre for development approaches and the projects 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 Nigerias 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 Nigerias 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 projects 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 Nigerias 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 th Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4211833/videofilm-making-company
