Background

ActionAid Australia supports climate resilience and women’s leadership projects through local partners. In Kenya, the GRACC project promotes gender-responsive approaches to climate change, especially in drought-affected communities.

To showcase the impact of this work, ActionAid is seeking female lead qualified consultant or media team to document compelling human-interest stories, photography, and videography of women participating in the GRACC project in Kathonzweni and Tangulbei.

2. Objectives

The documentation exercise aims to:

• Capture how climate change and gender inequality affect women’s lives and livelihoods.
• Highlight the impact of women-led initiatives such as the GRACC project and VSLAs (Village Savings and Loans Associations).
• Document shifts in gender norms, climate adaptation practices, and women's leadership.
• Produce empowering and ethical multimedia content for reporting and awareness.

3. Scope of Work

Story Collection

• Conduct in-depth interviews with 5–10 women (including at least two with a disability).
• Focus on personal and community-level transformation, participation in GRACC, and future aspirations.

Photography

• Capture 5–10 high-quality photos of elevated interviewee (portrait, action, and environmental shots).
• Include wide landscape photos and ensure images are respectful and empowering.

Videography

• Record 2–3 video interviews and relevant b-roll footage (daily life, project activities).
• Footage should be suitable for short-form storytelling and social media.

4. Deliverables

• 5–10 written case studies (400–600 words) with transcripts.
• 50 – 100 photos of elevated project participants and 5–10 organized photo sets in RAW and JPEG formats.
• 2–3 video interviews, raw footage, and optionally edited versions.
• Signed consent forms and brief background/observation notes for each case.

5. Timeline & Fieldwork

• Estimated field time: 3 days shoot + 2 days travel
• Fieldwork to occur in June 2025

6. Consultant Profile

Ideal applicants will have:

• Demonstrated experience in ethical storytelling, photography, and video production in development settings.
• Knowledge of gender equality, climate change, and participatory approaches.
• Experience working with marginalized communities with cultural sensitivity.

7. Ethical Standards

• Full informed consent must be obtained (ActionAid Kenya template provided).
• No documentation for children under 18.
• Participants can request pseudonyms or face coverage.
• Complaints mechanism is to be clearly explained to all participants.

8. Budget & Logistics

• Applicants must submit a detailed financial proposal, including estimated transport, accommodation, daily expenses, and equipment costs. Please note: After reviewing the financial proposals, ActionAid Kenya may opt to directly provide accommodation and transportation support instead of covering those costs.
• ActionAid Kenya will support with logistics and community access.
• Payment will be made upon approval of deliverables.

9. Submission Details

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• CV or portfolio demonstrating relevant experience.
• Proposed methodology and work plan.
• Budget breakdown.
• At least two references.