Request for proposal to develop a documentary
on the project
Combating Illegal Wildlife Trade by Establishing a National Monitoring Network that Benefits Local Communities
and Environment
1. Introduction
This consultancy to develop a documentary is offered as part of the project titled Combating Illegal Wildlife Trade by
Establishing a National Monitoring Network that Benefits Local Communities and Environment, financially supported by
the USAID Small Grants and Ambassador’s Fund Programme.
The project aims to combat wildlife trade in Pakistan, by:
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Undertaking a comprehensive mapping study on the illegal wildlife trade in Pakistan ;
Strengthening the capacity of relevant law enforcement agencies through provision of training and equipment;
Developing action plans to bring an improvement in legislation and streamlining inter-provincial and interdepartmental coordination; and
Launching an awareness programme to enhance the knowledge of the general public on the importance of
conservation and the threats posed by illegal wildlife trade.
2. Consultancy objectives
The consultancy requires developing a five-minute documentary about the project. This will include the following tasks:
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A script narrating the documentary, prepared by the company or consultants selected by the company based on
facts, figures, and any other information provided by the project staff (the script should be prepared in English and
translated into Urdu);
Video footage of overall project activities including workshops, field surveys that will be carried out to assess
wildlife trade, expert interviews, and community awareness sessions, etc;
Interviews of stakeholders, site visits, workshops, and awareness raising events at Taunsa Barrage, etc.;
A narrator to provide a voice based on reading of the script; and prepare background music for the documentary;
Animations, music, subtitles, acknowledgements to all those interviewed, interspersed during the documentary
and/or for the titles of the documentary;
Submission of the draft video to WWF-Pakistan for final feedback two weeks prior to deadline;
Submission of final video after editing of raw videos and incorporation of any changes suggested by WWF.
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The task may cover the project’s activities from December 2015 to June 2016. Editing and other work should be
completed by July 2016.
3. Requirements for Experience and Qualifications Minimum Requirements
The successful consultant/contractor will meet the following minimum requirements:
 Education: Degree in filmmaking/communications with sufficient experience on video recording, editing;
 Previous experience of preparing documentaries on environmental issues;
 Knowledge and understanding about environmental issues;
 Excellent writing skills and fluency in Urdu and English.
4. Competencies
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Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
Demonstrates ability of analytical work and excellent reporting;
Proactive and able to work with minimal supervision and high degree of initiative, reliability, flexibility, motivation,
and resourcefulness;
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Professionalism: flexibility to make ad-hoc changes as and when the need arises; ability to perform under stress;
willingness to keep flexible working hours.
5. Documents to be included when submitting the proposal
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
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Team CV(s) (based on the attached format)
Organisation profile
A technical proposal (not more than three pages) focusing on objectives, methods and approach
Work plan (Based on the attached format)
A financial proposal (based on the attached format)
The proposals with required documents shall be sent, in a sealed envelope, to the address given below not later
than 30th November, 2014.
Zohaib Javed, Sr. Officer Contracts Management
WWF-Pakistan
Ferozepur Road
Lahore.
UAN: 042 111 993 725
Tel: 042 3586 2359-60
Fax: 042 3586 2358
Only proposals with complete documentation will be considered.