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Documentary and Communications Consultant – Production of Project Documentary and Impact Stories (Zimbabwe)

📍 Harare 💼 On-site ⏰ Full Time 📋 Permanent Contract 🏷️ Marketing, Advertising and Communications

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📅 30/09/2026

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Job Description

Job Description

Project BackgroundNIRAS A/S, in collaboration with the Community Technology Development Organisation (CTDO)and the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), is implementing the second phase ofthe Markets and Seeds Access Project (MASAP) in Zimbabwe and Zambia. MASAP is funded bythe Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The first phase ran from December2021 to June 2025 and focused on launching project activities in five districts: Chipata,Sesheke, and Sioma in Zambia, and Mudzi and Tsholotsho in Zimbabwe. The second phase,from July 2025 to June 2029, aims to consolidate and scale up the results from the first phaseand increase the number of smallholder farmers (SHF) benefitting from the project. This willinvolve adding two more districts in Zimbabwe, namely Buhera and Bubi, while phasing out inZambia by June 2028.2. MASAP VisionThe overall goal of the project is to improve resilience in food security of smallholderhouseholds (especially women) by increasing adoption and utilisation of improved openand self-pollinated varieties of traditional grains (sorghum and millets) and legumes(cowpeas and groundnuts). This will be achieved through strengthening the seed andcommodity value chains in Zambia and Zimbabwe. MASAP’s long-term vision is the creation ofa vibrant and community-driven seed and commodity market system, creating incomeopportunities and resilience for SHF, in particular women, supported by strong institutions,national and regional policies, and dynamic and innovative private sector actors. As MASAPscales its impact, there is a growing need to document and disseminate project experiences,innovations, and lessons learned to stakeholders, including smallholder farmers, government partners, and development agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

3. MASAP Components and OutcomesComponent 1: Adoption and utilisation of traditional grain and legume seed by smallholderfarmers – Outcome 1: Smallholder farmers, in particular women and other marginalisedgroups, have increased access to resilient varieties for increased food security and higherincomes.Component 2: Private Sector Engagement – Outcome 2: Sustainable and predictableavailability of affordable, quality seeds and related services by smallholder farmers throughincreased engagement of the private sector and other value chain actors.Component 3: Policy engagement and action learning research – Outcome 3: An enablingpolicy environment informed by evidence and supportive of traditional grains and legumessectors’ needs and interests developed.1 | P a g eMASAP seeks to achieve these outcomes by facilitating market systems interventions thataddress the bottlenecks (underlying causes of market failure) in the commodity and seedvalue chains. These include farmer access to extension services, input and output markets,finance, and insurance services. Improved access will enable farmers to increaseproductivity and output, and hence household incomes and food security. The project will alsosupport the growth of well-managed and governed community-owned enterprises (COEs) andassociations, which can contribute effectively to the development and growth of viable andresilient traditional grains and legumes seed and commodity markets. Such markets will createa more diversified and resilient agricultural system which helps SHF to improve incomes,livelihoods, and food security, and move out of poverty. The project intends to captureevidence and stories from the field and project stakeholders for internal learning andcommunicating with stakeholders to influence behavioural change and maximise projectresults and impact.4. Purpose of the AssignmentThe project seeks the services of a Documentary and Communications Consultant toproduce a video documentary and a collection of captivating written stories that captureproject activities, outcomes and impacts. These products will translate complex marketsystems data into visually engaging and easy to understand stories focusing on:• Field Innovations: Innovative and climate-smart technologies or methodologies, andinfrastructure investments in MASAP value chains• Impact Stories: Human-interest experiences from farmers and agribusiness partners• Learning Points: Data-driven, evidence-based lessons from project implementation5. Scope of WorkThe Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Team Leader, and in closecollaboration with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager andCommunications Specialist, to perform the following:• In collaboration with the MASAP team, develop a script and storyline for the videodocumentary, and outlines for the impact stories• In collaboration with MASAP, visit Mudzi and Tsholotsho to take photographs, shootvideo footage and begin drafting impact stories• Conduct interviews with project stakeholders in Harare, Bulawayo, Marondera, Mudzi,and Tsholotsho (see below)• Conduct professional filming (including drone footage where permitted)• Produce a broadcast-quality 10-15-minute documentary• Develop three (3) 2-minute highlight clips suitable for social media platforms• Produce five (5) impact storiesAs an outcome, the Consultant will deliver full-edited content, raw footage, and high-resolutionstill photography. The production should be at the highest market quality standards, highdefinition, full colour, with clean stylistic touches. The short clips should be suitable for use onvarious multimedia platforms for information sharing with different audiences/stakeholders.2 | P a g e3 | P a g eThe impact stories should be no more than 1,500 words each, with compelling photographsand quotes from farmers.Field Production & Interviews: Conduct high-quality video filming and interviews with:• Ms Mildred Mapani, MASAP Co-Chair, Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation andWater Development HO• Mr Thabani Siziba, Deputy Director of the Strategic Planning, Monitoring andEvaluation (SPME) Department, and• Ms Vimbai Zirenga, MASAP focal point in the SPME Department

Qualifications and Experience

9. Consultant Qualifications and ExperienceConsultants interested in delivering this assignment must meet the following minimumrequirements.• Relevant qualification in Media, Communications, Journalism, Film Production and Directing, or Graphic Design.• Minimum 5 years of experience in development communications or documentaryfilmmaking. Experience in conducting such work in the development sector is an advantage.• Proficiency in professional video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut)• Proven ability to capture high-quality field photography and human-interest impact stories

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