Request for Proposal: Terms of Reference (ToR) for Video Production Services for an ORS and Zinc Health Worker Training Vide at Nutrition International

Nutrition International (NI) is implementing the Improving Diarrhoea Treatment Outcomes in Northern Nigeria Using Zinc and Low-Osmolarity Oral Rehydration Solution (LO-ORS) Project to support reductions in childhood mortality associated with diarrhoeal disease in Kano and Sokoto States. As part of this initiative, NI has developed an approved orientation script designed to strengthen the capacity of frontline health workers to correctly prepare and administer Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) and Zinc for the management of uncomplicated childhood diarrhoea.

NI seeks to engage a qualified video production firm to transform the approved script into a professional, engaging and technically accurate orientation video for health worker learning and capacity strengthening.

Purpose of the assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to produce a single, high-quality orientation video based on an approved script demonstrating the correct preparation and administration of ORS and Zinc for childhood diarrhoea management.

The video will be used for:

• Health worker training
• Self-paced learning
• Supportive supervision
• Dissemination through government and partner platforms

Scope of Work

The selected firm will be responsible for the production and post-production of the orientation video based on the script provided by NI.

Production

The firm will:

• Participate in a brief inception meeting with NI to review the approved script and production requirements.
• Film practical demonstrations in a health-facility or simulated clinical setting.
• Capture all scenes required to illustrate the approved training content.
• Record professional voice-over narration in English and Hausa.
• Capture supplementary footage necessary to support the narrative and demonstrations.

Post-production

The firm will:

• Edit footage into a cohesive orientation video of approximately 5-7 minutes.
• Incorporate voice-over narration.
• Add opening and closing title screens
• Add on-screen text, graphics and key learning points where appropriate.
• Add subtitles.
• Incorporate NI branding in accordance with NI brand guidelines.
• Incorporate feedback from NI through up to two rounds of revisions.
• Deliver final approved versions

Training video content

The video will be based on an NI-approved script covering the following topics:

• Introduction to ORS and Zinc for diarrhoea management
• Preparing ORS correctly
• Preparation of a homemade salt-sugar solution when ORS sachets are unavailable
• Correct administration of Zinc
• Use of ORS and Zinc together
• Danger signs and referral criteria
• Common mistakes to avoid
• Closing key messages for health worker

The final orientation video is expected to have an approximate duration of 5-7 minutes.

Deliverables

The selected firm will produce a professionally edited ORS and Zinc health worker orientation video of approximately 10-12 minutes based on Nutrition International’s approved script. The final product will be delivered in both English and Hausa, incorporating voice-over narration, subtitles, on-screen graphics, and NI branding. The assignment includes submission of a draft version for review, incorporation of up to two rounds of feedback, and delivery of the final approved videos together with all raw footage and editable source files.

Timeline

The anticipated duration of the assignment is three to four weeks from contract award.

Indicative timeline:

• Week 1: Inception meeting and filming
• Week 2: Editing and development of draft video
• Week 3: Review and revisions
• Week 4: Final delivery

Required qualifications

Interested firms should demonstrate:

• Minimum three years’ experience producing professional video content.
• Experience producing health, training or educational videos.
• Capacity to undertake professional filming, editing and audio production.
• Access to English and Hausa voice-over talent.
• Ability to deliver high-quality video products within agreed timelines

Proposal requirements

• Technical Proposal
• Interested firms should submit:
• Company profile.
• Summary of relevant experience.
• Links or samples of similar work.
• Brief description of proposed production approach.
• Proposed workplan and timeline.
• Financial proposal

Interested firms should submit:

• A detailed cost quotation covering filming, editing, voice-over recording, graphics and subtitles and delivery of final product.

Quality assurance and review

• NI will provide the final approved script.
• All technical content will be reviewed by NI.
• The selected firm will submit a draft version for review and feedback.
• A maximum of two rounds of revisions will be included within the quoted price.
• Final products must receive written approval from NI prior to completion

All footage, recordings, graphics, source files and final video products developed under this assignment shall remain the exclusive property of Nutrition International. The selected firm may not reproduce, distribute or use any material produced under this assignment without prior written approval from NI.