Job Title: Consultancy: Production of Documentary on the PWD Legislative Internship Programme
Location : Abuja
Employment Type : Contract
Duration : 2 weeks
TAF Africa is an independent non-governmental/not-for profit organization originally established to promote health, socio-economic rights, well-being, and empowerment of persons with albinism. The organization has since evolved to become a focus organization that advocates for the recognition and respect of the rights, socio-economic and political inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria and the around the World. The foundation contributes to legislative and policy action that promotes the rights of PWDs, and effective mainstreaming of inclusion.
Background
TAF Africa is seeking the services of a skilled and experienced documentary filmmaker or production company to produce a high-quality, compelling documentary on its PWD Legislative Internship Programme. Funded by the European Union through its Support to democratic Governaance in Nigeria EU-SDGN) programmes, the programme deployed 10 persons with disabilities (PWDs) as legislative interns to various committees within the National Assembly. The documentary will capture the impact of the programme on the interns’ personal and professional development, as well as its contribution to disability inclusion within the legislative process. The goal is to tell the stories of transformation, empowerment, and institutional progress resulting from this intervention — highlighting outcomes, challenges overcome, and future possibilities.
Objectives
- To highlight how the programme contributed to shaping inclusive legislative practices and deepening the participation of PWDs in governance.
- To highlight how the European Union is entrenching disability-inclusive legislative practice through its SDGN programme.
- To amplify the interns’ personal growth stories, professional achievements, and the perspectives of mentors and legislative stakeholders.
- To inspire policymakers, donors, civil society, and the public through storytelling that affirms the value of inclusion.
Scope of Work
The consultant will be required to:
- Conduct interviews with interns, committee members, and other key stakeholders.
- Capture B-roll footage within the National Assembly and, where relevant, other locations such as the interns’ communities or workplaces.
- Film, edit, deliver and support the scripting of a 15–30 minutes documentary suitable for broadcast, events, and digital platforms.
- Provide subtitles and engage the services of a sign language interpreter.
- Submit a short promotional teaser and still photographs from the shoot.
Other services provision:
At the end of this assignment, a compelling documentary should be produced. Specifically, the following output will be generated by the consultant:
- One fully produced documentary (15–30 minutes) telling the story of the PWD Legislative Internship Programme.
- One trailer (1–2 minutes) for promotional use.
- A selection of still images from filming.
- All raw footage and project files are submitted on a hard drive or via cloud.
- A letter assigning all intellectual property rights in the documentary to TAF Africa.
Qualifications
The consultant must have proven experience in documentary storytelling with a focus on governance, inclusion, social impact, or human rights. Demonstrated ability to capture and communicate emotionally engaging, human-centered stories. Access to professional-grade video, sound, and editing equipment. Ability to deliver a polished final product within a tight timeframe. Experience working respectfully with marginalized groups, particularly persons with disabilities, is highly desirable.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application to procurements@tafafrica.co with the subject line “Consultancy: Production of Documentary on the PWD Legislative Internship.”
Applications must include:
- A one-page proposal outlining your creative approach to the documentary.
- Samples of previous work (preferably similar thematic or visual storytelling projects).
- A proposed budget or indicative cost for the project.
Application Deadline: 16th July 2025
Diversity and Inclusion:
TAF Africa strongly encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities. All submissions will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.