Consultancy Opportunity: Documentary Production on Sexual Violence, Reproductive Health & Menstrual Health

Inspire Her, through the Silence No More project, is working to address the interconnected challenges of sexual violence, reproductive health (SRH), and menstrual health. Adolescent girls and young women often face heightened vulnerabilities due to systemic barriers, economic marginalization, and gender inequalities. These challenges contribute to period poverty, limited access to SRH services, and higher risks of sexual violence.

To amplify these issues and drive meaningful advocacy, Inspire Her seeks to engage a media production company, filmmaker, or documentary producer to create a powerful documentary that highlights these intersections. The documentary will be informative, emotionally engaging, and solutions-driven, aiming to spark policy change and community action.

Objective of the Assignment

The selected supplier will produce a 20-30 minute documentary that:

Illustrates how sexual violence, reproductive health, and menstrual health intersect, emphasizing the impact of period poverty and lack of SRH services.
Highlights real-life stories of adolescent girls, survivors, healthcare providers, and advocates.
Examines structural barriers such as poverty, gender discrimination, and systemic obstacles.
Features expert insights from healthcare professionals, legal experts, policymakers, and activists.
Serves as an advocacy tool for policy change, awareness campaigns, and community engagement.

Scope of Work

1. Pre-Production

Conduct research and consultations with Inspire Her’s team to refine the documentary’s focus.
Develop a detailed script and storyboard aligned with Inspire Her’s vision.
Identify and select participants, experts, and filming locations.

2. Production

Conduct high-quality interviews with survivors, healthcare professionals, advocates, and policymakers.
Film in selected districts (West Mamprusi & Mamprugu Moagduri) and other relevant locations.
Capture b-roll footage of schools, health facilities, community settings, and support centers.

3. Post-Production

Edit and produce a professionally narrated, visually compelling documentary.
Add subtitles, graphics, and translations where necessary.
Deliver both a full-length version (30-40 mins) and shorter versions (1-3 mins & 5-10 mins) for advocacy use.

4. Delivery & Dissemination Support

Provide the final product in multiple formats (MP4, high-resolution for screenings, compressed for social media).
Advise on distribution strategies to maximize impact.

Expected Deliverables

Inception report with documentary plan, interview guide, and filming schedule.
High-quality documentary (30-40 mins) showcasing key issues and advocacy messages.
Short advocacy clips (3-min version & 5-10 min version) for social media and awareness campaigns.
Raw footage and editable project files for Inspire Her’s archives.
Final report summarizing production process, challenges, and recommendations.

Timeframe

Three-month timeline from contract signing:

Month 1: Research, script development, and pre-production planning.
Month 2: Filming in designated locations.
Month 3: Editing, review, and finalization.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Proven experience in producing social impact documentaries or advocacy films.
Strong background in storytelling, scriptwriting, and visual narrative development.
Experience working on human rights, gender, and health-related topics.
Ability to handle sensitive topics with professionalism and ethical considerations.
Access to high-quality filming and editing equipment.

Location

Accra, Ghana

How to Apply

Interested suppliers should submit:

A technical proposal outlining their approach, methodology, and timeline.
A financial proposal with a detailed budget.
Samples of previous work (preferably on gender, health, or advocacy topics).
CVs and profiles of key team members.

Send applications to: enquiries@inspireherr.org