Video Consultant at Palladium International

Purpose of the Consultancy

• P4F East Africa seeks to engage a professional video production consultant or firm to shoot, edit, and deliver two versions of the introductory video:
• Short reels for social media promotion and presentations (3 reels, 60–90 seconds each)
• A long version (5-7 minutes) for YouTube, stakeholder briefings, and donor engagement.
• The video should effectively communicate the programme’s objectives, impact pathways, and opportunities for stakeholder engagement, while inspiring collaboration among partners across the region.

Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for:

Pre-production

• Review P4F East Africa strategy and communication plan to understand the programme narrative.
• Develop a creative concept, script outline and storyboards for both the short and long versions of the films in collaboration with the P4F East Africa communications and stakeholder engagement senior officer (EA CSE Officer).
• Prepare a production schedule and shot list.
• Identify filming locations (likely Nairobi and potentially field sites in Kenya).

Production

• Ensure that all necessary filming permissions are obtained in advance—particularly for private or sensitive locations—and that informed consent is secured from all individuals featured in the video, in line with P4F’s communications and safeguarding policy, with guidance available from the EA CSE Officer.
• Conduct on-site filming, including team interviews, pipeline partners from Phase I and b-roll footage.
• Provide all necessary filming equipment (camera, lighting, sound).
• Capture footage that reflects P4F’s thematic areas — sustainable forestry, nature-based enterprises, and community impact to be used as cut-aways.

Post-production

• Edit both short and long versions of the video into engaging videos with professional-grade visuals, transitions, and audio.
• Integrate background music, subtitles, and branded graphics where needed.
• Ensure all outputs align with P4F’s visual identity and tone.
• Deliver final video formats in high-resolution formats suitable for publishing on the P4F website, short-form versions optimised for LinkedIn, and a longer version tailored for YouTube.

Key Outputs

Long film (5–7 minutes)
A comprehensive video introducing P4F East Africa Phase II, structured to cover:

• What is P4F East Africa Phase II?
• Key successes from Phase I and how they are being scaled in Phase II.
• Focus value chains and strategic sectors for Phase II.
• Phase II objectives, impact pathways, and strategic pillars.
• Target stakeholders (e.g., incubators, anchor firms, SMEs, corporates, private sector actors) and how they can engage with the programme and submit ideas.
• Showcase of businesses we have supported or plan to support, to highlight the programme’s impact and bring the story to life.
• What success will look like for the programme (e.g., private capital mobilised, hectares of forest conserved/restored, forest-positive businesses supported, improved livelihoods for smallholder farmers).

Short Reels for Social Media Promotion (3 reels, 60–90 seconds each)

• Summary reel
  A fast-paced, visually engaging summary of the long film, briefly answering all key questions and introducing the programme’s purpose and impact.
• Call-to-Action (CTA) reel
  Focused on Phase II objectives, impact pathways, and strategic focus areas. Clearly outlines how stakeholders can engage with the programme and submit ideas.
• What success will look like
  Highlights what success will look like for P4F East Africa Phase II. Highlight projected outcomes such as private capital mobilised, hectares of forest restored, investment towards forest-friendly businesses, and improved livelihoods for smallholder farmers. Showcase of businesses we have supported or plan to support with a strong call to action for potential pipeline to submit their ideas.

 Qualifications and Experience
The ideal video/film consultant (individual or firm) should demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:

• A degree or diploma in film production, multimedia, communications, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in video production, including filming, editing, and post-production.
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality short documentaries, films and promotional videos for the development, NGO, or environmental sectors, with a strong understanding of how to communicate impact, vision, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in using professional-grade equipment for filming, lighting, and sound.
• Advanced skills in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve).
• Ability to incorporate motion graphics, animations, voice-over, and background music to enhance storytelling.
• A strong creative portfolio demonstrating storytelling and visual communication skills.
• Familiarity with themes such as sustainable development, climate action, forest conservation, and inclusive business models is highly desirable.
• Ability to conceptualise and communicate complex development ideas in a simple, visually compelling way.
• Self-driven and highly organised, with the ability to manage production schedules independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively with communications teams, stakeholders, and interview subjects.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.