Multimedia and Communications Support – Consultancy Consultant Team

1. About the Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international humanitarian organization founded in Denmark in 1956. DRC has been operational in the Horn of Africa since 1997, delivering life-saving assistance, protection, and long-term resilience programmes for refugees, internally displaced persons, migrants, and host communities. DRC operates across Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Djibouti, and the Democratic Republic of Congo in East Africa and the Great Lakes (EAGL) region. DRC applies a rights-based, conflict-sensitive, and resilience-oriented approach, working closely with governments, communities, and local partners to address displacement, climate shocks, conflict, and the fragility of livelihoods.

2. Purpose of the Consultancy

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) leads the BORESHA-NABAD Project, a three-year initiative co-funded by the EU and DANIDA, and part of the EU’s broader Peaceful and Resilient Borderlands initiative in the Horn of Africa. The project adopts a cross-border, systems-focused approach to strengthen conflict prevention and mitigation, disaster risk reduction, and resilience-building in the border regions of Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia.

At its core, BORESHA-NABAD applies a facilitative, inclusive market systems development approach to unlock bottlenecks across critical value chains, including climate-smart agriculture, livestock and animal health services, financial inclusion, and water systems. The programme deliberately addresses the structural barriers affecting women and youth-led enterprises, expands access to income opportunities, and promotes their active participation in cross-border trade and local governance structures.

To support these objectives, DRC seeks a highly skilled Communications and Multimedia Consultant/Firm with strong technical expertise in video production, photography, scripting, and digital content development. The role requires a highly creative and technically skilled Communication & Multimedia Consultant/firm capable of bringing stories to life and translating complex development work into powerful visual narratives while operating effectively in dynamic and often challenging field environments. The ideal candidate/firm is expected to combine strategic communication expertise with hands-on multimedia production experience in dynamic, often challenging environments.

This hands-on, field-focused role will ensure the delivery of high-quality, donor-compliant communication and visibility outputs aligned with EU and DRC standards. The consultant will work under the guidance of the Consortium Communications Coordinator to implement approved workplans and ensure consistent, timely, and impactful messaging across all platforms.

3. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities

The Communications Consultant/Firm will provide hands-on technical support in delivering BORESHA-NABAD communication and visibility outputs, with a strong focus on multimedia production and field documentation. The Consultant/Firm will:

• Produce high-quality 4K multimedia outputs including programme flagship documentary, thematic and value chain videos, short-form social media content (10–12 clips with quote cards), animated model explainers (3–4), and photographic documentation.
• Lead end-to-end production from concept development, scripting, storyboarding, and field filming (drone and onsite) to editing, motion graphics, animation, and final post-production.
• Develop all content tools, including scripts, shot lists, interview guides, captions, subtitles, and voice-over scripts, aligned with programme narratives, MSD principles, and donor visibility requirements.
• Package content into clear, compelling, and systems-oriented stories that demonstrate outcomes, behavioral shifts, market linkages, and community-driven change.
• Plan and execute multi-country field missions (Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia), coordinating logistics and programme teams while capturing high-quality footage, interviews, and contextual visuals.
• Deliver event visibility and knowledge products, including branding and coverage of high-level events (photo, video, livestream, highlight videos), and design of booklet, photobook, brochure, infographics, and maps aligned to donor standards.
• Develop animated model explainer videos visualizing programme approaches, facilitation logic, co-investment structures, and sustainability pathways.
• Organize all assets in a structured SharePoint repository with standardized naming, thematic folders, and metadata tagging, and provide a complete offline archive (external hard drive) including raw and final files.
• Incorporate feedback through a maximum of two revision rounds per deliverable.

4. Deliverables

Phase

Expected Deliverables

Indicative Description Tasks

Milestones

Expected Timeframe

Inception Work Plan

Submission of Storyboard/mood board for the deliverable

Onboarding and submission of the complete methodology, storyboards, mood board, workplan, and the full filming‑to‑the post-production plan with clear timelines and deliverable sequencing.

Approved methodology document; Storyboard + mood board; Detailed workplan with timelines
Initial script outline approved

11-15 May 2026

(5 working days)

Phase I: Strategic Multimedia Production

(45 days draft + final delivery)

Field Filming (All Locations)

• Filming & Field Visit across Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia (Mandera County, Dollo Ado, Dollow, Beled-Hawa) (drone + ground footage).

Filming completed across 3 countries

Two Weeks:

17 – 31 May 2026

A. Flagship BORESHA-NABAD Overview Video (1 video, 5–7 mins, 4K)

Draft + final

• Integrate motion graphics, theory of change visuals, BORESHA-Models and infographics.
• Professional voice-over + multilingual subtitles.
• Deliver broadcast, web, donor-optimised versions.

• Script approved
• Filming completed
• 1 rough cut submitted
• 1 final master + 3 formats delivered

Draft submission: 05 June
Final Delivery: 20 June

B. Overall Thematic Videos (4 videos, 4-5 minutes each, 4K UHD)

Produce 4 outcome-based videos showcasing impact across:

• DRR
• Peacebuilding & Authority Linkages
• IGA for women and youth
• Climate Adoption

• 4 draft videos submitted
• 4 final edited videos (4K + web formats)

Draft batch:

10 June 2026
Final delivery: 30 June 2026

C. Value Chain Focused Impact Videos
(5 videos, 3–4 minutes each, 4K UHD)

Produce five high-quality value chain impact videos (4–5 mins each) demonstrating systemic shifts, market linkages, and measurable outcomes across the following value chains:
a) Water Systems (Cross-Border) – Document Malkamari borehole as a social cohesion centre, improved access to water through investments in 20 rehabilitated boreholes, 14 shallow wells, underground tanks, kiosks, irrigation linkages; demonstrate service delivery model, governance, O&M, cost recovery, livestock and household impact.

b) Climate Smart Agriculture- Video covering climate smart agriculture interventions under fodder, onions, melon, irrigation technologies, access to certified seed, gabion for flood control etc
c) Honey Value Chain – Document production, processing, aggregation, market access, and income diversification impacts.
d) Access to Finance (VSLA & Financial Inclusion) – Visualise savings mobilisation, loan utilisation, enterprise investment, repayment discipline, and linkage to formal or semi-formal finance structures.

e) Livestock Value Chain – Produce impact video showcasing how improved water access, fodder availability, and animal health linkages contribute to livestock productivity, market readiness, and income diversification (e.g., fattening, milk, trade), including market and trader interactions where feasible.

• 5 draft videos submitted
• 5 final edited outputs delivered

Draft batch:

10 June 2026
Final delivery: 30 June 2026

D. Long-Form BORESHA‑NABAD Documentary (18–25 minutes, 4K UHD)

• Develop a long‑form narrative structure aligned with the BORESHA‑NABAD Theory of Change.
• Integrate multi‑country field footage (Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia), including interviews, b-roll, drone visuals, and contextual sequences.
• Capture in‑depth stories across DRR, peacebuilding, women & youth IGAs, climate-smart agriculture, value chain strengthening, and cross‑border facilitation.
• Include professional voice-over, multilingual subtitles, advanced motion graphics, maps, and animated programme models.
• Produce master, web‑optimised, and donor‑ready versions.
• Long‑form script approved
• Rough-cut submitted
• Final 20‑minute documentary delivered in 4K + 3 formats

Draft: 20 June 2026

Final: 12 July 2026

E. Short Social Media Video Series (10–12 clips, 1–2 mins each)

• Produce intervention-focused clips (water kiosks, shallow wells, gabions, CSA yields, etc.).
• Optimise for LinkedIn, Facebook, X (subtitle-first format).
• Deliver reel versions + 3 quote cards per major clip.

• 10–12 clips produced
• Min. 30 quote cards (3 per major clip)
• Platform-ready formats delivered

Rolling drafts from 01 June 2026
Final delivery: 25 June 2026

F. Animated Model Explainers (3–4 videos)

Develop motion-graphic doodle style model explainers for:

• Livestock Value Chain
• Water Systems Model
• Fodder Value Chain
• Onion Value Chain
• Honey Value Chain
• Milk Value Chain

Visualise should depict the story format facilitation logic, the co-investment structure, and the sustainability pathway.

• Scripts approved (by Day 12)
• Draft animations (3–4 videos)
• Final rendered animations delivered

Draft animations:

01 June 2026
Final delivery: 05 July 2026

All draft video deliverables (Programme flagship documentary, thematic, and value chain videos) shall be submitted as a consolidated package on 10 June 2026 for a single review cycle. Final multimedia deliverables shall be submitted no later than 30 June 2026. The final long-form documentary version should be submitted by 12 July 2026.

Phase II: Publications & Knowledge Products

1. Comprehensive Project Booklet/Brochure
2. Project Photobook

• Consolidate programme results, infographics, maps; design and layout for print and digital

• Draft booklet + photobook submitted
• Final print-ready (PDF) + digital versions delivered

Draft: 15 June
Final delivery: 30 June 2026

Phase III: Strategic Event Planning & Visibility Execution

Water Systems Launch + Pause & Reflect Forum

• Branding, staging, media coordination, livestream, documentation

• Event branding package delivered
• Media coverage executed
• 2–3 min highlight video per event
• Curated photo library (min. 50 edited images/event)
• 1 consolidated event report per event

5 working days per event (aligned to event calendar)

1. Duration and Level of Effort

• Total expected duration: Total expected duration: 60 working days, distributed across the assignment phases as per deliverables.
• Anticipated completion: 30 June 2026, aligned with the final submission of all deliverables, including multimedia outputs, publications, event documentation, and final reporting.

6. Payment

Milestone

Deliverable / Description

Payment (%)

Milestone 1

• Submission & approval of Inception Report
• Detailed methodology
• Storyboards & scripts
• Production & fieldwork schedule

20%

Milestone 2

Submission of consolidated draft package, including:

• Flagship 4K video programme overview video (rough cut)
• Minimum 2 thematic videos (drafts)
• At least 3 value chain impact videos (drafts)
• At least 5 short social media clips (drafts)

30%

Milestone 3

Submission of final multimedia package, including:

• Final programme flagship video
• All thematic videos (final)
• All value chain videos (final)
• Remaining Short social media video series
• Animated programme model explainer videos
• Draft project booklet brochure

30%

Milestone 4 (Final Payment)

• Submission and approval of:
• Final project booklet, Photobook & brochure
• Fully organised SharePoint repository (all assets archived, metadata tagged, inventory submitted)
• Final consultancy completion report
• Event highlight video(s) (per event as aligned with the project calendar)

20%

7.List of Personnel

1. Lead Consultant /Producer/ Field Production Coordinator
2. Videographer / Photographer/ Drone Operator
3. Motion Graphics Specialist / Video Editor
4. Graphic Designer

8. Technical Supervision

The consultant will work under the direct supervision of:

• Consortium Communications Coordinator, BORESHA-NABAD
• Regular coordination meetings will be held to review progress and ensure alignment with the consortium’s communication strategy.

9. Location and Travel

The duty station will be in Mandera. The consultant will extensively travel to Mandera, Dollo Ado, Dollow, Somalia, and Beled-Hawa. DRC will facilitate transport and accommodation during official travel. Meals, insurance and other incidental expenses will be the responsibility of the consultant/firm which should be included in the financial proposal.

10. Eligibility, Qualifications, and Experience Required

• Advanced degree in Communications, Journalism, Development Studies, or Media Production.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in multimedia production, development communications, and visual storytelling for international NGOs.
• Proven ability to produce 4K-quality videos, animations, and infographics.
• Proven ability in script writing and storyboarding.
• Experience working in remote, fragile, or cross-border contexts is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated capacity to design, write, and package donor-facing publications.
• Prior experience with EU-funded or other donor-funded programmes is highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, Photoshop, or equivalent multimedia tools.
• Ability to package and adapt content for social media platforms and web publishing.
• Basic graphic design skills, including infographics and simple layouts, are an added advantage.
• Strong written and spoken English (to be tested).
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently and work in challenging field environments.

Bidding documents to be requested from procurement.ken3@drc.ngo email address

Applications must be submitted in English through tender.ken@drc.ngo with the subject line:

“Consultancy – BORESHA-NABAD Multimedia and Communications Support” on or before 27th April 2026 at 1700hrs EAT

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