Request for Proposals (RFP)
| Summary | |
| 1. Solicitation Number | RFP-07-058-2025 |
| 2. Solicitation Issue Date | 09/01/2025 |
| 3. Solicitation Title | A Videographer (1) Audio artist (1) |
| 4. Place(s) of Performance/Delivery | Maiduguri |
| 5. FAAF Project Name | Bits of Borno: Visual Arts for Memorialization and Healing |
| 6. FAAF Project Number | 058 |
| 7. Submission Due Date & Time | 20/01/2025 |
| 8. Questions accepted up to (Date & Time) | 19/01/2025 |
| 10. Requirement | |
| Fati Abubakar Arts Foundation (FAAF) seeks proposals for the above solicitation title. | |
BACKGROUND
Fati Abubakar Arts Foundation (FAAF) is a registered nonprofit in Nigeria. The Foundation uses arts, photography and film to showcase life of ordinary Nigerians in a positive and uplifting way. The Foundation aimed at education in the area of digital literacy; photography, videography, audio documentaries, and social media. The founder started a personal project called Bits of Borno www.bitsofborno.com which has been profiled by the New York Times, CNN and many other news agencies. Subsequently, there was one successful photo workshop funded by USAID…The workshop was profiled by the BBC.
And with the support of Africa Transitional Justice Legacy Fund (ATJLF). https://atjlf.org/press-release-for-cohort-3-grantees/A collection called Kanem Creative [named after the Kanem Bornu Empire] will be first phase of our project.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This program aims to empower survivors of the Boko Haram conflict in Borno State by providing a platform for healing, self-expression, and truth-telling through photography, film, and audio documentaries. By fostering creative storytelling, the initiative addresses the lack of transitional justice strategies in the state, complementing existing reconstruction and psychosocial efforts with an emphasis on personal testimony and community-led healing.
The Kanem Creative Centre will serve as a hub for training and multimedia exhibitions, showcasing participants’ work to promote messages of peace, reconciliation, and accountability. The program will also counter negative narratives about life in conflict-affected Borno, equipping survivors with creative tools to document their experiences and share stories that inspire communal healing.
Additionally, young people, especially women, will be engaged to chronicle and document their surroundings, ensuring historical accountability and broadening the conversation around transitional justice. Implemented over two years, this program is a pioneering effort to integrate arts and storytelling into the healing and rebuilding processes of Borno State.
POSITION SUMMARY
FAAF seeks an experienced Videographer and another Audio Artist to equip participants from Borno State with skills to create impactful video and audio documentaries. The trainer will deliver a focused curriculum, guiding participants to share their lived experiences and others, promote healing, and contribute to community-led truth-telling. This role is part of a groundbreaking initiative using arts to foster reconciliation, peacebuilding, and transitional justice in Borno State.
REPORTING & SUPERVISION
The videographer and audio artist will be working closely with the Communications Officer and shall be reporting to the Program Manager.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities will be:
- Plan, prepare and deliver course, training materials as well as course content.
- Lead instruction of course material in specified class hours.
- Preparing and creating materials, coursework and homework for students.
- Teach students the tools needed to work effectively in photography, how to capture photos and scenes; composition, lighting and more
- Lecture on the ethics and code of conduct in photography.
- Teaching or other instructional field experience in photography.
- Familiarize students with digital media software applications such as Photoshop, Light-box or other systems for digital color management.
- Mentor students on visual storytelling post workshop.
- Be available to students via online groups for coaching and mentoring.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in Fine Arts, Mass Communications, or related social sciences field is required.
- Five years’ work experience in a related field is required.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Prior experience with photography training in NGO funded projects.
- Problem solving, stress management and time management skills are required.
- Proficient at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
- Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
- Excellent record keeping and documentation skills are required.
- Experience of working in a conflict environment.
Instructions FOR APPLICANTS
To be considered for the consultancy, one must respond to all the requirements of this Solicitation, including those which must be provided through FAAF’s email: [email protected]. Applicants are advised to review this document, particularly the following sections, which are required for successful submission of proposals.
- Short profile, including CV, diplomas, certificates of videography or photography-related studies.
- Detailed individual portfolio showcasing range of work (i.e. outdoor, indoor conferences, portraits, group activities etc.) with links to specific sites/media, outlets/publications where the works have been published.
- A description of production capabilities.
- Submission: Please upload your detailed proposal with the subject “Submission of RFP 07-058-25” to [email protected]
- Type of Engagement
FAAF intends to award an invoice as a result of this RFP, though other contract types may be employed if required.
- Selection Criteria
FAAF will make an award decision on the basis of the excellence of the technically acceptable (meets or exceeds the stated technical specifications) proposals received.
- Other Conditions
The following conditions should be considered while preparing a competent proposal.
- Modification and Withdrawal of RFP
FAAF reserves the right to modify by written notice the terms of this RFP at any time in its sole discretion. FAAF also reserves the right to withdraw this RFP at any time – with or without statement of cause – prior to actual award.
- Multiple Awards and No Obligation to Award
FAAF reserves the right to issue more than one award. FAAF may reject any or all proposals or not award a contract under this RFP if such action is in the best interests of FAAF, its client, or the Host Country. FAAF may also waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received, should such actions be in the best interest of FAAF, its client, or the Host Country.
- Questions
Any questions or clarifications must be submitted via email to [email protected] and CC: [email protected] on or before close of business 19th January 2025, Responses to questions received shall be shared with all interested parties via the same email trail.
- Fraud Reporting
Should any person demand/request consideration in exchange of this RFP or promises successful selection in exchange for consideration, please contact [email protected]
