Consultant at the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) - 3 Positions

The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) is the only umbrella body of all Associations (Clusters) of Disabled People’s Organization (DPOs), as well as Civil Society Organizations working on disability issues in Nigeria recognized by governments at National, State and Local levels. JONAPWD has existed for over one decade, promoting the rights of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs); advocating for inclusive laws and policies; and engaging with all sectors and stakeholders in the society to enhance social inclusion of PWDs. JONAPWD serves as a major institutional hub of disability information resources in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant - Production of Short Radio Jingles/Short Videos on Inclusive Basic Education Mainstreaming in Pidgin, Igbo, Ibibio, Hausa and Yoruba

Locations: Akwa-Ibom, Kwara and Abuja

Context
JONAPWD is currently implementing a 4 year advocacy project on “Inclusive Universal Basic Education in 3 locations in Nigeria: Akwa-Ibom state, Kwara state and the FCT Abuja, with the support of USAID through its Strengthening Advocacy and Civic Engagement (SACE) programme in Nigeria.

The overall project goal is to “Improve the inclusion and access of children with disabilities to quality basic education in Nigeria through effective stakeholders’ advocacy engagement” for policy influencing, capacity building and public awareness creation.

The production of short radio jingles and short videos is expected to further create awareness and address issues around access and inclusion of Persons With Disabilities from evidence based knowledge which is to serve as a major tool for public awareness and sensitization. It also seeks to provide strategies for effective engagement with relevant Stakeholders and increase awareness of Stakeholders impact in achieving the objectives and target of the Inclusive Basic Education in the respective States.

JONAPWD is seeking the assistance of an experienced professional to produce this Radio Jingles and Short Videos on Inclusive Basic Education Mainstreaming.

Objective

• Production of a 5 - 10 minutes radio jingles and short videos on inclusive education mainstreaming in English, Pidgin, Igbo, Ibibio, Hausa and Yoruba

Main Tasks/ Deliverables

• Develop a plan for the task
• Start-up meeting with the JONAPWD project team
• Review relevant literature and materials developed and used in the project
• Develop a plan with timelines for the task and share with JONAPWD for approval
• Develop the Jingles and Short Videos
• Development of draft jingle and short video contents/script jointly with the JONAPWD program Team
• Presentation of draft jingle and short video contents for review and validation.
• Translate the scripts into local languages (Pidgin, Igbo, Ibibio, Hausa and Yoruba)
• Production of jingle and short video
• Submit DVD/CD of short Radio jingles and videos on Inclusive Universal Basic Education mainstreaming in Pidgin, Igbo, Ibibio, Hausa and Yoruba Languages
• Submit weekly progress update to the JONAPWD project team
• Report writing:
  • Final report of consultancy

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of solid experience in the media profession and production of jingles (radio and video) especially in the field of education; with particular emphasis on inclusive education.
• Jingle and video production sample of previous work
• Working knowledge and experience in related development work would be an added advantage
• Diploma/degree in the field of Social works, Education, Social/Management sciences or Development Studies.
• The ideal candidate would be energetic and adaptable in their approach, be able to work individually or as a team and have excellent research writing and communication skills.
• Professional knowledge of English is necessary.
• 3 Referees from previous clients

Supervision:

• The JONAPWD Senior National Program Manager will provide overall supervision and management of the consultancy.  The JONAPWD National Secretariat will provide administrative and logistical support

Duration:

• The duration of the exercise will be for 30 days.

Location of Work/ Time/ Level of Effort/
Consultant shall:

• Visit all 3 project locations to collect relevant information for the work;
• Work from a central location to produce short radio jingles/short videos on inclusive education mainstreaming in English, pidgin, Igbo, Ibibio, Hausa and Yoruba within the specified 30 days duration from the day of consultancy award.

Application Process
The Expression Of Interest should show that the consultant has the requisite qualifications and experience to conduct the assignment, and give examples of similar assignments undertaken.

Expression of interest should cover the following:

• Technical proposal related to samples of previous work
• Profile or curriculum vitae with traceable references
• Itemised quotation for the overall cost of undertaking the assignment.

Application Closing Date
3rd July, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to:
Office of the President,
JONAPWD National Secretariat,
Suite 104 Gambo Sawaba Block,
National Women Development Center,
Central Business District,
FCT- Abuja.
Phone: 080-37253547, 080-25123601

Note

• JONAPWD is an equal opportunities organization. However, preference will be given to qualified applicants with disabilities.
• Only applications submitted by the deadline will be considered.
• JONAPWD reserves the right not to appoint the lowest bidder.
• JONAPWD’s policies with regards to, among other things, procurement, diversity management and financial management will apply.
• JONAPWD shall only pay Consultant after satisfactorily submitting completed jingles and short videos.