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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION ON THE PRODUCTION OF RADIO JINGLES, AIRING AND PHONE-IN PROGRAM AIRTIME ON THE EU-INTPA PROJECT: STRENGTHENING CSOs CAPACITY TO ENHANCE EDUCATION FOR ALL IN NORTHERN NIGERIA.

Title: Consultant – Develop Radio Jingles and Airing.

Period: One year

Open Date:  18th August, 2023

Closing Date: 25th August, 2023

Duration of Assignment: One off.

Background: Save The Child Initiative (STCI) is a non-governmental voluntary organization founded on 17th October 2001 with a mission of promoting the overall development of Women, Youth and Children, the organization is registered with Sokoto State government on 22nd of January, 2002 and incorporated with Corporate Affairs Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the 16th of May, 2008 (CAC/IT/NO 27852).

Save the Child Initiative (STCI), Nigeria with support from PLAN International  EU-INPA Project on “Strengthening Civil Society to Enhance Education for All in Northern Nigeria”. The overall objective of the project is to strengthen local CSOs as actors of good governance and empower them to contribute to inclusive, participatory, and open education policy dialogue in Nigeria.

Project Goal

Strengthen  local  CSOs  as  actors  of  good  governance  and  empower  them  to  contribute  to inclusive, participatory and open education policy dialogue in Nigeria.

Project Objectives

This project is aimed at enabling the civil society to contribute to policy dialogues on education in Adamawa and Sokoto States. This will be achieved through the following objectives:

  • Strengthening the capacity of CSOs and youths to engage with relevant stakeholders on implementing Tsangaya reformation in Sokoto and Adamawa,
  • Enhancing the engagement on gender responsive and inclusive education planning between CSOs/youths and relevant state institutions in Sokoto and Adamawa.
  • Improving the capacity of local civil society partners to promote inclusive education policy dialogue and enhance strategic engagement with relevant stakeholders in Sokoto and Adamawa.

The objectives of the consultancy services are as follows: –

  • Airtime for Weekly media appearances focused on emphasizing the need for Tsangaya Reformation.
    • To  encourage  effective  dissemination  of  accurate  and  appropriate  information  and involve the relevant state level stakeholder to discuss the need and possibilities of the

Tsangaya reformation, the action will support weekly media appearances in Sokoto state radio stations.

  • Development and airing of radio broadcasts on Tsangaya Reformation needs.
    • Focusing on similar messaging to activity above, the radio broadcasts that are culturally sensitive and acceptable within the context of the Sokoto state using English, Hausa and Fulfude languages. Messages will be developed, and field tested with the support of the radio stations in the state.

The rationale to produce audiovisuals:

  • Raise awareness and engage duty bearers through effective advocacy and dialogue on Tsangaya (Almajiri system of education) reformation.
  • Enlighten citizens on the need for gender-responsive and educating inclusive planning to support positive change in Sokoto and Nigeria at large.

Scope of Work/Deliverables:

  • Draft contents for use in developing radio jingles for Tsangaya (Almajiri system of education) Radio program.
  • Submit developed contents for review and approval.
  • Produce and submit 3 radio jingles in English for review and validation.
  • Produce and submit 3 radio jingles in Hausa for review and validation.
  • Produce and submit 3 radio Jingles in Fulfulde for review and validation.
  • Submit final materials incorporating feedback received on initial submission.

Selection Criteria

The consultant to be contracted is expected to meet the following criteria:

  • Must be registered with Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria and have relevant documents to proof existence and compliance to extant regulations (for organizations).
  • Must have and demonstrate good understanding and practical experience of development work including advanced skills in content creation, script writing, and audio-visual production.
  • The consultant must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in carrying out similar assignments (a portfolio of such work done in the last 2 years is required evidence).
  • Demonstrate understanding of the role of communication for development (C4D)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) in delivering on the assignment.
  • Ability to factor in the local language of the project locations Sokoto, and transcribe materials into English, Hausa and Fulfulde.

Quote Criteria/Payment Schedule

  • Save The Child Initiative, Nigeria will pay a consultancy fee based upon a mutually agreeable consultancy rate for each of the jingles.
  • The quotes submitted should include all associated expenses borne by the consultant to carry out this assignment, as no other expenses will be covered or reimbursed by STCI.
  • Quotes must be submitted in Naira, as payment(s) to the contracted consultant will be made in this currency.

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their application with title “Consultant – Production of radio jingles and Airing for EU-INPA Project” as the email subject to  stcisokoto@yahoo.co.uk and copy stcisokoto@gmail.com. The application should highlight among other things:

  • The consultant’s relevant experience,
  • Proposed content outline.
  • Work plan and quote
  • Link to portfolio/materials produced within the last 2 years that are relevant to this request.
  • CV of candidates (for individuals) or candidates’ representatives (for organizations) as an attachment.
  • Reference letters from 2 individuals/organizations you have a working relationship with, and can speak on your capacity (sent as an annex to the application)
  • The application should be a maximum of 4 A4-sized pages, excluding annexes.

N/B: At the core of our work and culture is the promotion of the rights of marginalized groups, as well as embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is on this note that we encourage applications from individuals and organizations who share in this principle, and/or have a personal story that reflects why this principle should be promoted.