Call for Proposals: Communication Products for the Energy Plus Project in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral

The assignment includes producing 10 short reels, one documentary-style video, and a photographic portfolio highlighting project achievements and impact.

Introduction to the Project

• The Energy Plus project is a comprehensive initiative aimed at fostering a climate-resilient, low-carbon economy and society in the regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, Pakistan. This project seeks to address the region’s climate vulnerabilities, promote sustainable development, and support the transition to a low-carbon economy through targeted interventions in renewable energy, forest restoration, and natural resource management. The key focus areas of the project include:
  • Promote a sustainable transition to renewable energy through resilient infrastructure, efficiency measures and energy-enabled private sector green solutions.
  • Increase the viability and sustainability of natural resources management by promoting models with climate and economic benefits for beneficiary communities.
  • Strengthen local capacity of government and civil society, within the energy and natural resources management sectors.

Overall Objective of the Assignment

• The objective of this assignment is to develop and disseminate high-quality, engaging communication products that effectively capture and convey the progress, achievements, and impact of the Energy Plus Project in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. The assignment specifically aims to:
  • Document and highlight project milestones through compelling visual stories, including photographs, short reels, and a documentary-style video—showcasing key interventions and their impact on local communities.
  • Enhance visibility and advocacy through the dissemination of content on high-reach digital media platforms, promoting afforestation, clean energy transitions, and climate resilience.

Scope of Work

• Pre-Production:
  • Hold meetings with the AKRSP project team to understand the project’s context, beneficiaries, and thematic priorities.
  • Develop an engaging and contextually relevant concept, script, for the reels and documentary-style video.
• Production:
  • Conduct field visits to identifies project sites across Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
  • Capture high-quality visuals (photos and videos), including interviews with beneficiaries, AKRSP staff, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders.
• Post-Production and Delivery:
  • Produce 10 short reels (aspect ratio 9:16) and one documentary-style video (5–8 minutes, aspect ratio 16:9) with British English subtitles.
  • Submit all products for review and incorporate feedback.
  • Deliver final approved versions in high resolution.
  • Submit approximately 50 high-quality photographs, all raw footage, and finalised products in digital and physical formats (external drive).

Target Audiences

• Local communities and beneficiaries
• Community-based organisations
• Project stakeholders and implementing partners
• Donors and funding agencies
• National and international development audiences
• Policy makers and relevant government departments

Required Qualification and Experience

• Eligible applicants include registered firms or companies that are not blacklisted by any national or international agency. Preference will be given to service providers who demonstrate:
  • Proven expertise in professionalvideography &photography, designing, scriptwriting, video production, editing, and development-focused documentary making.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in producing high-quality audio visual/documentary and Digital Mediacontent for development organisations, INGOs, or public sector programmes.
  • Demonstrated understanding of climate resilience, clean energy, sustainable livelihoods, rural development, and gender-sensitive storytelling.
  • Experience working in rural and climate-vulnerable areas, preferably in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
  • Strong portfolio of similar assignments, including at least three recent examples of documentaries or short videos for development-related projects.
  • Capacity and proficiency of relevant human resources required for the assignment.

For more information, visit AKRSP.