Background and context
The Kenyan dairy industry is a key sector, contributing approximately 4% to the national GDP. With a projected doubling of dairy product consumption by 2030, accompanied by a surge in processed products like yoghurt and cheese among others, the sector faces both opportunities and challenges. This growth in processing implies increased side and waste streams volumes, that presents increased environmental risks in the industry. However, it also presents opportunities for potential valorization of side streams, such as whey, into valuable food or feed products as part of a circular bioeconomy (CBE), that shift from linear production-consumption models towards circularity for sustainable sector development.
In view of the economic significance of the dairy sector in Kenya, the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is partnering with Rosklide University and Danish Technical University and Arla Foods in Denmark, Egerton University and the Alliance of CIAT and Bioversity and East and Southern Africa Dairy Association in Kenya to implement a project on circular bioeconomy for the Kenyan dairy sector (VALORISE). VALORISE seeks to examine how CBE principles can be leveraged in the growing and modernizing dairy industry in Kenya towards sustainability.
Production of Short Documentary (Video)
As part of the project, we seek to develop a short video to shed light and perspectives by sector stakeholders on the opportunities and challenges for valorization of side streams in the Kenyan dairy sector. The documentary will serve to highlight current practices related to side stream utilization, show cases businesses that have tapped into the opportunities, and bring out perspectives from other players in the dairy industry beyond Kenya.
This expression of interest is inviting consultant firms that can offer the service of producing this short documentary. We invite interest parties to submit an expression of interest (EoI) that outlines the concept (including an outline of the script) and process (including timeline that will not exceed 1 month) of producing the short documentary.
The selected firm will work with the VALORISE team to fine tune the concept and agree on the potential list of stakeholders to be approached for the video.
Key details of the services to be provided:
Below is an outline for some of the key elements and expectation for consultants contracted to undertake this assignment:
- Production of video (script writing, videography, editing, audio balancing, sub-titling, format exporting, archiving raw and edited work etc.)
- Interview key informants including select dairy processors and experts (about 6-7) in the dairy sector; some of the interviews will be done online.
- All videos produced must be of the highest quality.
- The consultant shall use their own HD quality video camera and professional editing software;
- Edit the footage in line with the script agreed and approved by ACTS and produce a professional quality package.
- Record and edit narration / voice over where needed.
- Embed sub-titles in the video as appropriate.
- Audio balance the final product and convert it in formats for use on TV, radio, web.
- Include appropriate branding of project partners.
- Perform appropriate video filming and shoot interviews with selected experts and industry actors.
Key deliverables
The key deliverables for this assignment are outlined below:
- Documentary overall concept/script/story-board and scenario. This will be co-created by the ACTS team and the consultant
- A draft documentary for comments on contents and presentation.
- A final edited, high quality documentary
- Appropriate cover shots/B-rolls
- Provide the ACTS with raw footage and photos that would have been taken during the assignment.
Qualifications
Extensive experience in producing documentaries especially in the agrifood sector for international organizations with the aim of reaching both local and international audiences.
Duration of the Assignment
The assignment is expected to take 30 days from the date of signing the contract.
Intellectual Property
All information pertaining to this project (documentary, audio, digital, cyber, project documents, etc), which the consultant may come into contact with in the performance of his/her, duties under this consultancy shall remain the property of ACTS and partners. Except for purposes of this assignment, the information shall not be disclosed to the public nor used in whatever form without written permission of ACTS and partners.
Equipment
Any equipment needed to complete this assignment will be provided by the consultant.
Management of the consultancy
The consultant will work in close consultation and under the supervision of the ACTS communications team.
Remuneration
Payment for this consultancy shall be made in 3 instalments as outlined below:
- 20% upon signing and provision of script and storyboard
- 40% upon delivery of a draft documentary
- 40% satisfactory completion of the work
Application details
Submission of expression of interest with detailed as outlined above, curriculum vitae, design portfolio stating relevant achievements, samples of work and capacity to undertake the work. Specifically, the application should include:
- Applicants are requested to submit links to videos developed to demonstrate the experiences required in line with the terms of the EoI.
- A detailed financial proposal to undertake the work.
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Expressions of Interest for this assignment should be submitted by 13th October, 2023.
