Consultancy for the Production of Save the Children Liberia Programme Impact, Legacy and Digital Storytelling Package

Assignment Details: Organization: Save the Children International (SCI) Assignment Type: Short -Term Consultancy Location: Monrovia, Liberia, with approved travel to selected counties including Grand Bassa, River Cess. Bong, Grand Gedeh, River Gee, and Bong Duration: 24 November – 19 December 2026 Level of Effort: Up to 22 days Reporting To : Country Director or designated assignment lead Background: Since 1991, Save the Children International (SCI) has supported children and communities in Liberia through development and humanitarian programmes focused on education, child protection, health and nutrition, child rights governance, livelihoods, youth empowerment, and community development. Over the past decade, SCI’s interventions have generated significant achievements, partnerships, and lessons learned that warrant documentation. As SCI’s current operational presence in Liberia changes in response to funding constraints, there is an opportunity to preserve institutional knowledge, recognize the contributions of key stakeholders, and showcase both accomplishments and ongoing needs. This consultancy will produce an evidence-based, human-centred documentary and digital storytelling package that highlights what has changed, who contributed to those changes, key lessons learned, capacities strengthened, and opportunities for sustainability. The content will support donor engagement, advocacy, stakeholder relations, communications, and institutional memory. The storytelling must accurately reflect the current context, acknowledging both progress and remaining challenges. It should avoid suggesting that children’s needs have been fully addressed or that future SCI operations in Liberia are guaranteed, while preserving the possibility of future engagement if approved. Purpose and objectives: The consultant will produce a compelling, evidence-based, and child-centred documentary and supporting digital assets that capture: Key achievements and programme impact. Stories of change from children, families, communities, and stakeholders. Contributions of donors, government, partners, communities, and SCI staff. Lessons learned, strengthened capacities, and enduring legacy.

• Remaining needs and opportunities for future progress. Scope of Work The consultant will: Review programme documents, reports, evaluations, and archival materials. Develop the documentary concept, storyline, production plan, and creative treatment. Conduct interviews and field-based filming with relevant stakeholders. Produce and edit high-quality documentary and digital storytelling content. Ensure all content is evidence-based, ethically produced, and compliant with SCI safeguarding requirements. Deliver a complete archive of approved multimedia assets and supporting materials. Key Deliverables Inception Report and Production Plan. One documentary film (8-12 minutes). Three to four short impact videos (60-120 seconds each). Six to eight social media videos (30-60 seconds each). Curated photography and quotations package. Data-driven visual storytelling assets. Publishing package, including captions, transcripts, and social media content. Final archive and completion report. Required Qualifications and Experience The consultant or firm should possess: A degree in Film Production, Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, or a related field. At least five (5) years of experience producing documentaries or high-quality audiovisual communication products. Demonstrated experience working with NGOs, development, humanitarian organizations, or UN agencies. Strong skills in research, interviewing, scripting, filming, photography, editing, and postproduction. Experience producing content for multiple platforms, including social media and mobilefirst formats. Knowledge of child safeguarding, informed consent, ethical storytelling, and data protection. Experience working in Liberia or West Africa is an added advantage. Proposal Requirements Interested consultants/firms should submit: Technical proposal outlining understanding of the assignment, methodology, workplan, and creative approach. Team composition and relevant experience. Portfolio of similar documentary and digital storytelling assignments. Financial proposal with an itemized budget covering all costs related to the assignment. Safeguarding The selected consultant must comply with Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, data protection requirements, and all applicable safeguarding procedures throughout the assignment. (Safeguarding) Take all necessary and appropriate steps to prevent abuse, exploitation, neglect, harm and modern slavery within their areas of responsibility, and in the way they conduct themselves, report and respond to all incidents and concerns whether online or in person, and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and Procedure. (Fraud) Take all necessary and appropriate steps to prevent fraud, bribery, and corruption within their areas of responsibility, report and respond to all incidents and concerns and comply with the CounterFraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy and Procedure. All types of fraud, bribery, and corruption must be prevented, including where it benefits the organization (SCI) Expected Outcome The assignment will deliver a high-quality documentary and integrated digital storytelling package that preserves SCI Liberia’s legacy, highlights impact and lessons learned, recognizes stakeholder contributions, and serves as a valuable resource for communications, advocacy, donor engagement, and institutional memory. Click here

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