DEADLINE: 22ND JULY, 2025
NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL (NRC)
REQUEST FOR APPLICATION FOR VIDEO DOCUMENTARY
Background Information and Context
Nigeria is facing one of the most severe education crises globally, with over 20 million children currently out of school. In Adamawa and Borno States—epicentres of the protracted conflict in North-East Nigeria—decades of insecurity, widespread displacement, poverty, and systemic neglect have denied an entire generation access to safe, quality education. These challenges are particularly acute for girls, children with disabilities, and those living in hard-to-reach or
conflict-affected areas.
In Adamawa State, thousands of children and youth remain excluded from the formal education system due to a combination of barriers, including lack of civil documentation (such as birth certificates), damaged or non-existent school infrastructure, protection concerns during school commutes, cultural norms, and psychosocial trauma stemming from displacement and violence.
Even when children manage to enrol, high dropout rates persist due to poor learning environments, lack of trained teachers, and competing family responsibilities.
To respond to this urgent crisis, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), is implementing a threeyear multisectoral initiative in Nigeria
This project specifically targets out-of-school children in Adamawa and Borno States, helping them transition from non-formal education (NFE) programmes to the formal school system.
NRC’s approach combines flexible NFE classes with birth registration support, rehabilitation of school facilities (including WASH and classroom infrastructure), and the innovative PASSA Youth methodology—empowering learners to lead school improvement efforts through participatory planning. The intervention also integrates psychosocial support to help children recover from trauma and improve their capacity to learn.
As part of its advocacy and public engagement strategy, NRC seeks to produce a compelling video documentary that captures the human stories behind the statistics—bringing to life the hopes, challenges, and resilience of children, families, teachers, and communities impacted by this crisis. The documentary will also showcase NRC’s integrated programming approach and
its broader efforts to support national education systems, strengthen school readiness, and promote inclusive and equitable access to learning for all children, regardless of their background or displacement status.
This documentary will serve not only as a powerful storytelling tool but also as an evidence based advocacy product to engage donors, government stakeholders, and the general public on the urgent need for sustained investment in education in crisis-affected regions like Adamawa.
Applications.
Technical (The applicant must provide samples of work done in through a google drive link as part of their submission) and financial proposals should include methodology, team composition, CVs, detailed budget, relevant experience shown (bidders should make available their portfolio of similar projects which should include links to work that has been done previously), availability, and confirmation of no prior involvement in the project.
Attach your CAC, TCC, Company profile Including CV of staff and Evidence of similar experiences to your application.
All applications must be submitted to ng.tenders@nrc.no no later than 22nd July 2025 at 15:00 p.m Nigeria time. Late submissions will not be considered.
The application should be titled: “23/NRC-NAT/NG/2025 – Consultancy – Improving Access to Education in Conflict-Affected Areas in Nigeria” in the e-mail subject.
