CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI): Development and Production of Audio, Video and Animated Video Material

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Development and Production of Audio, Video and Animated Video Materials

for Nutrition and Food Security Awareness Campaign

1. Background

The project “Improved Food and Nutrition Security through Diversified Income Generation and Empowerment” is implemented by the Nepal Agriculture Cooperative Central Federation Limited (NACCFL) in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment (MoAFE), with financial support from the Global Agriculture and Food Security Programme (GAFSP). The project aims to improve food and nutrition security, strengthen climate-resilient agricultural production systems, and enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through sustainable agricultural value chain development.

Under the project, nutrition and food security awareness activities are being implemented through project cooperatives and community-level interventions. These activities seek to improve knowledge and practices related to nutritious diets, maternal, infant and young child nutrition, dietary diversity, food hygiene and safe food practices, and the importance of locally available nutritious foods.

NACCFL therefore invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified and experienced Nepalese individual consultants or media production firms to develop and produce a professional nutrition communication package comprising one nutrition campaign audio jingle, one nutrition awareness video, and one animated nutrition awareness video. The materials shall be developed in close consultation with NACCFL and aligned with the approved nutrition and food security messages and IEC/BCC materials for the project.

The assignment is expected to support communication with farmers, women, caregivers, youth and community members through social media, community events, awareness sessions, exhibitions, digital platforms and other appropriate communication channels.

2. Objective of the Assignment

The overall objective is to develop high-quality, accurate, engaging and culturally appropriate audio-visual communication materials that increase awareness and encourage positive nutrition and food-related practices among project beneficiaries and the wider community.

2.1 Specific Objectives

• Develop one (1) nutrition campaign audio jingle of a maximum duration of 1 minute for community awareness activities, radio/public announcements, social media and digital campaigns.
• Produce one (1) nutrition awareness video of a maximum duration of 2 minutes communicating key nutrition messages through real-life/community-based visuals, demonstrations and narration.
• Develop one (1) animated nutrition awareness video of a maximum duration of 1 minute 30 seconds presenting key nutrition messages in a simple, memorable and engaging format.

3. Required Qualifications and Experience

3.1 Individual Consultant

• Relevant academic qualification and/or professional training in media production, mass communication, journalism, audiovisual production, animation, multimedia, development communication or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in developing audio-visual communication materials, preferably in nutrition, food security, agriculture, health, behaviour change or community development.
• Experience in scripting, audio production, video production/editing and/or animation, as relevant to the proposed assignment.
• Ability to work in Nepali and communicate effectively with NACCFL and technical reviewers.

3.2 Media Production Firm

• Legally registered media/production firm with relevant experience in audio, video and/or animation production.
• Demonstrated organizational experience in developing communication campaigns and audiovisual materials, preferably in nutrition, food security, agriculture, health, behaviour change or community development.
• Availability of qualified personnel for scripting, production, filming, editing, animation, voice-over and related tasks.
• At least two relevant client references and samples/links to previous work.
• Valid registration, PAN/VAT and tax-related documents as applicable.

4. EOI Submission Requirements

Interested Nepalese individuals and firms are invited to submit an Expression of Interest demonstrating their suitability and relevant experience. The EOI should include:

• Brief cover letter/Expression of Interest.
• For individual consultants: updated CV (maximum 5 pages) highlighting academic qualifications, relevant experience, expertise and at least two references.
• For firms: organization profile, relevant experience, proposed key personnel/CVs and at least two references.
• At least two relevant samples/links of previous audio, video or animation work, preferably related to communication, nutrition, food security, agriculture, health or community development.
• Copy of PAN registration for individuals.
• For firms: valid registration certificate, PAN/VAT certificate, latest tax clearance or applicable tax-related document, and other relevant legal documents.
• Brief technical approach/methodology and indicative work plan.
• Financial proposal/quotation

5. Submission Procedure

Applicants should clearly indicate whether the EOI is being submitted as an individual consultant or as a firm. NACCFL may request additional information or supporting documents from shortlisted applicants.

No telephone inquiries will be entertained. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

6. General Conditions

• The selected consultant/firm shall work in close coordination with NACCFL and the designated nutrition/technical focal person.
• All final and editable/source materials produced under the assignment shall be handed over to NACCFL upon final acceptance, subject to the terms of the contract.
• Any use of third-party materials must comply with applicable copyright and licensing requirements.
• Any changes to the approved scope shall be subject to mutual written agreement.
• The detailed contractual terms, deliverables, payment arrangements and applicable administrative requirements will be communicated to the selected consultant/firm during contracting.

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