Engagement of a videographer for Economic Inclusion Program

KINGDOM OF LESOTHO MINISTRY OF GENDER, YOUTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS TO SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS PROJECT (PSLP)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES- INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS SELECTION METHOD)

LOAN NO: P177814

CREDIT NO: IDA - 71480 -LS

ASSIGNMENT TITLE: ENGAGEMENT OF A VIDEOGRAPHER FOR ECONOMIC INCLUSION PROGRAM

REFERENCE NO: LS-MOSD-565897-CS-INDV

DURATION: 8 WEEKS

BACKGROUND

The Pathways to Sustainable Livelihoods Project (PSLP) is a 5-year intervention by the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development (MGYSD), financed by the World Bank. PSLP aims at improving the efficiency and equity of selected social assistance programs and to strengthen the livelihoods of poor and vulnerable households. Economic Inclusion Program (EIP) is component 1A of the PSLP and support the government of Lesotho in implementing customized economic and social inclusion activities. The economic inclusion package includes the following interventions: Community Mobilisation Financial inclusion education, savings groups, and mentorship Micro-entrepreneurship and Soft Skills Training Productive Grants Referral services Grievances and Redressal Mechanism (GRM)

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this assignment is the production of EIP video and audio recording capturing selected beneficiary households who have successfully overcome economic and social challenges to start and grow their micro enterprises from the seed capital provided by the program. Beneficiaries should be captured on site showcasing their micro enterprises.

SCOPE Compilation of a video 10 - 15 minutes capturing successful EIP beneficiaries from the five community councils (Bolahla, Phuthiatsana, Metsi-maholo, Thaba Mokhele and Tosing) live at their micro enterprises. The video will capture three (3) beneficiaries per community council. REPORTING The consultant will undertake this work, under the overall supervision of the Livelihoods Specialist. The Consultant will be required to carry out the tasks independently but will be required to report regularly on the status of tasks assigned.

DELIVERABLES AND ACTIVITIES

Task 1: Video Production

Storyboarding and script creation. Character/persona identification and location scouting. Record video content using approved storyboards and scripts. Edit the videos/raw footage including background sounds, supporting graphics and other finer details.

Production Requirements:

Style: Videos should be informative, engaging, and visually appealing but short (10 - 15 minutes). They should combine interviews, real-life footage, animations, and infographics to explain complex concepts simply and clearly to the audience. Still images/portraits of interviewed beneficiaries. Language and Accessibility: All content should be in Sesotho language with clear subtitles in both Sesotho and English, for comprehension by audience members with hearing impairment and/or non-Sesotho speakers.

Talent: Real EIP beneficiaries, MGYSD staff, and community leaders.

Equipment: High-definition cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, drones for aerial shots where relevant.

Post-Production: Professional editing, sound mixing, addition of graphics, and subtitles.

Quotation should cater for the purchase of a hard drive which will be submitted to the MGYSD with all the raw footage from the video documentation exercise.

7. Technical Specifications

Final output should fulfil these technical specifications, as a minimum:

Video format: High definition (HD)

Subtitles: Myriad Pro in white semi-bold face against a gradient at the bottom of the footage. Font size (height) should be at least 1/10 the height of the screen. Example:

Video conversion format:

Ratio: 1920x1080 for high definition

Deinterlacing: YES

Codec: H.264 / AAC

Frame rate: 30fps

Recommended File format: .mov, .mp4

Copyrighted music and/or sound effects used in any production must be licensed or cleared for use by the composer or licensing agent. No credits are allowed. The closing billboard/end title card should point people to a URL:

All sound should be recorded on two channels using a professional quality lavalier microphone and shotgun microphone.

Audio Production Tasks:

Produce videos for radio or mobile dissemination. Ensure clear voiceovers in Sesotho with optional English versions, with consideration of needs of visually impaired audiences. Provide compressed formats suitable for mobile sharing (e.g. MP3).

DURATION The duration of the consultancy is eight weeks. Field work should be completed by end of November 2026.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE The service provider will be required to have the following: Bachelor’s degree in media production, videography, film, communication, or a related fields. At least 5 years’ experience working in similar field. Extensive experience in producing development work related documents and/or documentaries for international organisations with the aim of reaching both local and international audiences to share portfolio. Knowledge of local language and English. Excellent video recording and editing skills.

SUBMISSION Expressions of interest accompanied by detailed CV must be delivered to the address below in person or by email by 16:00hrs local time on 30th October 2026 clearly marked “ Expression of Interest for Consulting Services: Engagement of a Videographer for Economic Inclusion Program – (LS–MOSD– 565897 –CS–INDV).”

To: The Project Coordinator

Pathways to Sustainable Livelihoods Project (PSLP) Ministry of Social Development P/Bag A222 Maseru 100 Lesotho

Tel: [contact details removed]

Email: thato.mofelehetsi@gov.ls with a copy to masechaba.nthunya@gov.ls