United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)- Request For Proposal For The Docuseries On The Role Of Nigerian Women

DEADLINE: 14TH JULY, 2021
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (UNDP)
DOCUSERIES ON THE ROLE OF NIGERIAN WOMEN

Overview :
The role of women in traditional societies that make up Nigeria today is largely untold and, in some ways, virtually non-existent. A critical review of Nigerian history usually leaves the impression that Nigerian women have been glossed over, misunderstood, and underestimated. While social and cultural life in Nigeria today might indicate that women are free, and complete, a closer examination might suggest otherwise.

UNDP Nigeria aspires to bring the history of women’s role in the development of communities and societies in Nigeria to the forefront through a 2-hour four-part documentary series. To this end, the UNDP Nigeria are kindly requesting proposals from eligible film and production companies.

The objective of the docuseries is to tell the story of women in Nigerian societies, throughout the ages, to identify and capture their roles in development. It will also explore their historical and cultural understanding and examine the values that affect women’s issues and rights. In this context, it will debunk the idea that women are subsidiary to the Nigerian story and will help place them in their rightful place in its history. This biographical docuseries of a nation through an unusual lens, will show that women have always led from the front.

SCOPE OF WORK
UNDP Nigeria wishes to engage the services of a film and production agency for a period of 4 months to develop a historical docuseries on the role of Nigerian women in development. Under the general guidance and supervision of the UNDP Nigeria Communications Specialist, the contractor will be responsible for the following:

Provide technical guidance to UNDP on all requirements needed to ensure successful production of the documentary series including pre-production and post-production

(1) Undertake the rigorous research, creative script or story board writing and editing of the four part of docuseries script equaling two hours in length.

(2) Administer the entire production the beginning to the end of the project.

(3) Coordinate the filming schedule and film production crew from throughout the production period as per the agreed timeline and project specifics

(4) Handle all production and filming rights, including casting of the people to be featured, acquire relevant consent to film and participate, the payment of royalties and gratuity (if any)

(5) Manage the acquisition of rights, duration of such rights, the payment of royalties such as of soundtrack music, archival material (if any) relevant to the documentary and ensuring general compliance with intellectual property and other laws.

(6) Apply and acquire all filming and broadcast licenses as per the requirement of the laws in Nigeria

(7) Valid insurance plan with reputable independent insurance companies in relation to the production and production team against industry related risks and to the extent as is commercially prudent in accordance with good industry practice for companies carrying on the same or a substantially similar business.

(8) Submit fortnightly reports to the UNDP Nigeria on progress of the Project.

(9) Attend progress meetings with UNDP Nigeria as required to consult over the editorial content and artistic direction of the Project.

(10) Produce a final edited version of the four-part docuseries (2 hours) for dissemination.

(11) Produce a short 2:30 minute maximum trailer as a promotional asset for social media (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter)

(12) Draft and implement a dissemination/distribution plan of the docuseries including budgeting for the broadcast charges where applicable.

(13) Organize in collaboration with UNDP a high-level launch (premier) event of the documentary series as part of the official viewing of the completed documentary by select dignitaries.

(14) Organize and acquire relevant keepsakes (giveaways) for the premier launch to be handed over to the invited guests.

(1) UNDP Responsibilities

UNDP Nigeria is commissioning this assignment as part of the UNDP Nigeria Country Office Communications Workplan, and will be responsible for the following activities:

(1) Make arrangements for set visit for relevant UNDP officials (where possible) to assess progress of the project.

(2) Provide reasonable review of scripts of the documentary and provide relevant input while ensuring that the contractor has the creative oversight.

(3) Provide reasonable review rough cuts of the documentary series and provide input where relevant. Participate in progress calls, provide support and exercise reasonable editorial control over the Project.

(4) UNDP will orient the contractor on its corporate guidelines and provide relevant information with regards to the project.

(5) Facilitate for a preflight viewing session of the full documentary series prior to public release.

(6) Facilitate and support with invitation lists for the premier view for the full documentary.

(1) Duration of the assignment
The Project is expected to be completed over a period of 4 months and the proposed commencement date of the project is from the date of execution of the UNDP contract.

Application Procedure:
Proposal should be submitted through the online e-Tendering system https://etendering.partneragencies.org (search for Event ID: NGA10-RFP2021/044 Re-advertised) as per the deadline indicated in the system itself. Detailed user guide on how to register in the system can be accessed using the following link: –

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UNDP looks forward to receiving your Proposal and thanks you in advance for your interest in UNDP procurement opportunities.

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