Request for proposal production agency for success story development Mzazi Hodari III programme
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the humanitarian aid sector. Located in United Republic of Tanzania, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 3, 2026.
Published through ReliefWeb Consultancies, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for consulting in the humanitarian aid sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
United Republic of Tanzania
Request for proposal production agency for success story development Mzazi Hodari III programme
Organization
Girl Effect
Posted
27 Jul 2026
Closing date
3 Aug 2026
Request for Proposal
Production Agency for Success Story Development
Mzazi Hodari III Programme – Tanzania
July 2026
Assignment Summary
Item Description
Client - Girl Effect Tanzania
Assignment - Success Story Production Agency
Procurement Method - Open Competitive Procurement
Contract Type - Consultancy Services
Location - Arusha, Tanzania
Reporting To - Creative Director, Girl Effect Tanzania
Contract Duration - August 2026 – May 2027
Deliverables - Three multimedia success stories
Proposal Type - Technical and Financial Proposals submitted separately
Who We Are
Girl Effect is an international non-profit organisation that creates media, technology and behaviour change interventions that equip adolescent girls and young women with the knowledge, confidence and skills to improve their health, education and livelihoods.
In Tanzania, Girl Effect delivers programmes through its youth brand
Tujibebe
, which uses radio, social media, digital platforms and community engagement to promote positive health, parenting and behaviour change.
This consultancy supports the
Mzazi Hodari III
programme, which promotes responsive caregiving, early childhood development and positive parenting behaviours among young parents and caregivers.
Background
Mzazi Hodari III is a one-year extension programme designed to improve nurturing care practices for children under three years by encouraging:
Early initiation of breastfeeding
Exclusive breastfeeding
Responsive caregiving
Positive parenting practices
Appropriate health-seeking behaviour
Improved child nutrition
As the programme concludes, Girl Effect seeks to document programme impact through compelling multimedia success stories demonstrating behavioural change among programme participants and showcasing the effectiveness of the programme's Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) approach.
Assignment Objective
Girl Effect Tanzania seeks to engage a qualified Production Agency to conceptualise, film, edit and deliver three high-quality success story products that demonstrate the impact of the Mzazi Hodari III programme.
The agency will work closely with Girl Effect's Creative Team throughout pre-production, production and post-production to ensure all deliverables align with Girl Effect's creative, safeguarding and brand standards.
What You’ll Do
Mzazi Hodari III is a one-year extension project focused on improving children’s health by encouraging responsive caregiving, early breastfeeding, and promoting positive parenting behaviors through media content across radio, social media, IVR, and on-the-ground interventions.
The goal of Mzazi Hodari III is to increase knowledge and practices around nurturing care for children under three, particularly in areas like early breastfeeding, responsive caregiving, and child health care. We aim to:
Improve knowledge about health-seeking behaviors among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) who are non-caregivers.
Shift perceptions by highlighting the positive outcomes associated with good health practices.
Increase self-efficacy among AGYW to engage confidently in caregiving and health-related decisions.
Deliverables
The successful agency will produce the following outputs:
Deliverable
Description
Becoming Mzazi Hodari 2-minute documentary following three young parents
SBC in Action Written success story and accompanying short social media reel
60 Seconds of Impact One-minute donor-focused impact video
Behind-the-scenes Footage Raw footage and photography
Raw Video Files All original production files
Final Edited Assets High-resolution versions suitable for digital distribution
Girl Effect Responsibilities
Girl Effect will:
Provide programme background and creative brief.
Facilitate introductions to beneficiaries and partners.
Coordinate safeguarding onboarding.
Provide brand guidelines.
Supply monitoring and evaluation results.
Review and approve all creative outputs.
Coordinate final dissemination.
Who You Are
Essential
The agency should demonstrate:
Minimum four years' experience in professional video production.
Proven experience producing documentaries or success stories.
Strong storytelling capability.
Experience filming in community settings.
Professional filming and audio equipment.
Capacity to operate in Arusha and surrounding regions.
Desirable
Preference will be given to agencies with:
Experience working with NGOs or development partners.
Experience producing behaviour change communication content.
Knowledge of safeguarding and ethical storytelling.
Strong understanding of Tanzanian cultural contexts.
Assignment Schedule
Phase 1: Creative briefing and pre-production
Phase 2: First production shoot ("Before")
Phase 3: Second production shoot ("After")
Phase 4: Editing and review
Phase 5: Final delivery of all assets
Detailed production dates will be agreed during contract inception.
Proposal Submission
Interested agencies should submit:
Technical Proposal (Maximum 5 Pages)
The proposal should include:
Understanding of the assignment.
Proposed creative approach.
Production methodology.
Workplan and timeline.
Team structure.
Relevant experience.
Links to previous documentary or impact storytelling work.
Three client references.
Financial Proposal
Submitted separately and including:
Professional fees.
Pre-production costs.
Production costs.
Post-production costs.
Travel and logistics.
Applicable taxes.
Any assumptions or exclusions.
Evaluation Criteria
The criteria against which proposals will be evaluated are listed below.
Criteria Weight
Relevant Organisational Experience - 35%
Creative Approach & Methodology - 25%
Previous Work & References - 10%
Proposed Team - 10%
Financial Proposal / Value for Money - 20%
Commercial Terms
The successful agency will enter into Girl Effect's standard consultancy agreement.
All deliverables produced under this assignment shall become the intellectual property of Girl Effect.
Payment shall be linked to satisfactory completion of agreed deliverables.
All applicable taxes should be quoted separately.
The agency must comply with Girl Effect's safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection requirements.
Procurement Timetable
Activity Date
RFP Issued - 27 July 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline - 3 August 2026
Evaluation - Early August 2026
Contract Award - Early August 2026
Project Commencement - Mid-August 2026
Final Delivery - May 2027
How to apply
How to Apply
Please submit proposals, as described above, to
suppliers@girleffect.org
by
3 August 2026
. Please clearly mark your email with the subject
'Success Story Production Agency: Tanzania”
Job details
Country
United Republic of Tanzania
Source
Girl Effect
Type
Consultancy
Career category
Advocacy/Communications
Years of experience
5-9 years
Theme
Health
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How to apply:
Please submit proposals, as described above, to
suppliers@girleffect.org
by
3 August 2026
. Please clearly mark your email with the subject
'Success Story Production Agency: Tanzania”
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from ReliefWeb Consultancies and was originally published on July 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Girl Effect
Girl Effect has issued 9 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Humanitarian & Emergency Response. Tenders span 3 countries including Kenya, India, and Nigeria. Notices are distributed via ReliefWeb Consultancies. Most recent publication: July 27, 2026.
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Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Girl Effect in United Republic of Tanzania. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Humanitarian & Emergency Response sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Republic of Tanzania. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 3, 2026. You have 5 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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