Video Production Consultant for Forests Partnership

About the role

The Partnerships for Forests (P4F) East Africa programme is seeking a professional video production consultant or firm to create a high‑impact introductory video that showcases the Phase II vision, strategic priorities and achievements.

Key responsibilities

• Review P4F strategy and communication plan to grasp the programme narrative.
• Develop creative concepts, script outlines and storyboards for both short (3 × 60‑90 sec) and long (5‑7 min) versions, in collaboration with the senior communications officer.
• Prepare production schedule, shot list and identify filming locations (Nairobi and potential field sites).
• Secure all filming permissions and informed consent in line with P4F safeguarding policy.
• Conduct on‑site filming, including interviews, partner footage and b‑roll, providing all necessary camera, lighting and sound equipment.
• Edit and deliver two final video versions ready for digital platforms, stakeholder briefings and donor engagements.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering professional video projects for NGOs, development programmes or similar impact‑driven initiatives.
• Ability to work in East Africa, understand local logistics and cultural sensitivities.
• Strong storytelling skills aligned with environmental and sustainable‑development themes.

Required skills

• Video shooting, lighting and sound capture.
• Storyboarding and script development.
• Professional video editing to produce both short reels and longer documentary‑style cuts.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a flagship forest‑conservation programme across East Africa.
• Visibility of your work on international donor platforms, social media and stakeholder events.
• Collaboration with a dedicated communications and stakeholder‑engagement team.