Job Description
Terms of Reference
Documentary on the Experiences and lived Realities of Women, Indigenous People, and Other Vulnerable Groups in Extractive Industries
1. General Information
The Women and Law in Southern Africa Research and Education Trust (WLSA) is a registered Private Voluntary Organization (PVO 16/2016) established in 1989 to enhance the sustained well-being of women and girls in Southern Africa. Operating in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, Lesotho, Swaziland (Eswatini), and Mozambique, WLSA integrates research with action by challenging laws, campaigning for changes in policies, educating women and girls about their rights, providing legal advice, and gender sensitising communities and leadership. WLSA aims to promote the effective participation of women and girls in decisions that affect their lives.
2. Background
Zimbabwe’s extractive industries have disproportionately impacted women, indigenous people, and other vulnerable groups through systemic discrimination, gender-based violence (GBV), and economic exclusion. These effects are amplified by environmental degradation and climate change, resulting in the disempowerment of women and the violation of their human rights.
This documentary seeks to highlight these experiences, amplify the voices of affected individuals, and advocate for systemic changes in policy and practice within extractive industries.
Duties and Responsibilities
2. Objectives
The primary objectives of the documentary are:
1. To document the lived experiences of women, indigenous people, and other vulnerable groups affected by extractive industries in Zimbabwe.
2. To raise awareness about gender-specific challenges, including GBV, economic exclusion, and loss of livelihoods.
3. To advocate for gender-sensitive policies and practices in the extractive sector.
3. Scope of Work
The consultant/production team will be responsible for the following:
• Pre-production: Planning, research, script development, and participant engagement.
• Production: Filming interviews, capturing women’s narratives, personal stories/experiences in extractives sector, and recording relevant footage.
• Post-production: Editing the footage, adding graphics and subtitles, finalizing the video, and creating promotional materials.
• Distribution: Public screenings, social media campaigns, and outreach through partner networks.
Final Deliverables:
• One 5- 10 mins high-quality documentary in HD format (editable version and final version).
• A 3–5-minute promotional video for social media platforms.
4. Target Audience
• Policy and decision-makers in the extractive industry.
• Advocacy organizations and NGOs.
• Communities impacted by extractive industries.
• Women in mining
• Women and Girls living in mining areas
5. Duration
The assignment is expected to take 1 week from the date of contract signing, divided as follows:
• Pre-production: 1 day
• Production (field visits and recording): 4 days
• Post-production and review: 1 day
Qualifications and Experience
6. Qualifications and Experience
The consultant/production team should have:
1. Proven experience in producing high-quality documentaries with a focus on human rights, gender, or development themes.
2. Strong storytelling and visual narrative skills.
3. Familiarity with gender-sensitive and culturally appropriate production techniques.
4. Access to professional-grade video production and editing equipment.
5. Experience working in rural and marginalized communities, particularly in Zimbabwe or similar contexts.
7. Budget
The proposal should include a detailed budget covering all costs, including:
• Production and post-production expenses.
• Miscellaneous costs (e.g., licensing, translation, and subtitling).
How to Apply
8. Application Process
Interested candidates/organizations are invited to submit:
1. A technical proposal outlining their approach to the documentary, including methodology, timeline, and proposed locations.
2. A financial proposal detailing the estimated costs.
3. Portfolio of previous work (links to similar projects or showreel).
4. CVs of the production team members.
9. Submission Deadline
Proposals must be submitted by 17 January 2025 to procurement315@gmail.com
