Founded by Lutherans in the United States at the end of World War II, grounded in Lutheran theology and building on decades of experience, Lutheran World Relief tackles global poverty by helping people adapt to the challenges that threaten their livelihoods and well-being. We work with people based on need, regardless of race, religion or nationality and we do not evangelize. We provide aid in emergencies and help families restore their lives. We partner with communities to build and grow rural economies. We break the cycle of poverty, so families and communities can thrive. Our goal is to help people build self‐sufficiency and create new community‐owned approaches to problem‐solving that will last long after our projects end.
- Experience 5 years
- Location Abia , Akwa Ibom , Cross River , Ogun , Oyo
Description
- The objective of this engagement is to produce an evidence-based documentary that strengthens USDA donor visibility, supports TRACE’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)objectives, and enhances communication of project results.
Expected Tasks
The Media Consultant will undertake the following:
Pre-production:
- Conduct inception meeting with TRACE MEL and program teams
- Review MEL data, reports, and success stories
- Develop concept notes, storyboard, and script aligned to TRACE results and USDA visibility
- Prepare production plan covering all six states.
Field Production (All Six States):
- Capture project activities, farmer practices, and traceability systems
- Conduct interviews with farmers, cooperatives, partners, and stakeholders
- Capture MEL evidence including outcomes and adoption of innovations
- Ensure USDA and Corus/TRACE visibility compliance in all visuals.
Post-production:
- Edit high-quality documentary integrating storytelling and MEL evidence
- Add narration, subtitles, graphics, and branding
- Produce full documentary and short videos for reporting and advocacy.
Deliverables/Commodity list with specifications:
- Inception report and production plan
- Draft documentary
- Final documentary (10–20 minutes)
- Short clips (minimum 3)
- Raw footage archive.
MEL and Donor Visibility Integration:
- Align with TRACElog frameand indicators
- Highlight measurable outcomes and impact
- Ensure USDA visibility requirements are met
- Document lessons learned and best practices.
The Media Consultant is expected to possess the following qualifications and competencies
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
- A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
Professional Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in media production, communications, public relations, or digital storytelling.
- Demonstrated experience developing multimedia content (e.g., videos, photography, documentaries, social media campaigns, and written stories) for development programs, NGOs, or donor-funded projects.
- Proven experience covering agriculture, rural development, or livelihoods-related projects is highly desirable.
- Experience working with international organizations or donor-funded projects (e.g., USDA, EU, USAID) is an advantage.
Technical Competencies:
- Strong skills in photography, videography, and video editing (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools).
- Ability to develop compelling human-interest stories, case studies, and visual documentation that highlight project impact.
- Proficiency in social media content creation, digital communication strategies, and branding.
- Strong writing and editing skills for reports, press releases, blogs, and communication materials.
Core Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including farmers, government officials, and project teams.
- Strong storytelling ability, with a creative approach to capturing and presenting project results.
- High attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs with minimal supervision.
Desirable Competencies:
- Experience working in rural or field-based environments.
- Familiarity with cocoa value chains, traceability, or sustainable agriculture initiatives.
- Knowledge of branding and donor visibility requirements.
- Basic graphic design skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) are an added advantage.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates or consultancy firms should send their Proposal to:[email protected]using”Expression of Interest for Video Documentary on Activities of TRACE Project”as the subject of the mail.
