1. Background and rationale

DVV International supports the establishment and development of sustainable adult learning and education structures in more than 30 countries. DVV International began its work in Tanzania in 2021 and operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the Prime Minister's Office – Regional Administration and Local Government. Through the project Adult Education System Strengthening in Tanzania, DVV International supports Government efforts to improve the coordination, delivery and quality of Adult and Non-Formal Education (ANFE). DVV_International_Documentary_T…

Since 2021, DVV International’s East/Horn of Africa Regional Office has been based in Dar es Salaam and has supported cross-country learning, peer exchange and adaptation of Adult Learning and Education approaches. Experiences from Uganda and other DVV International country programmes have contributed to Tanzania’s system-strengthening work, including the ALESBA approach, Community Learning Centres and Curriculum globALE. DVV_International_Documentary_T…

In Tanzania, this cooperation has supported the strengthening of the Integrated Community-Based Adult Education (ICBAE) programme, capacity development of adult education practitioners and managers, Community Learning Centres, monitoring and literacy assessment, ALESBA peer review, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), the ANFE Competence Framework, CLC guidance, the NAMLERS review and development of a national ANFE strategy. DVV_International_Documentary_T…

DVV International Tanzania therefore invites a qualified professional audiovisual production company or team to produce a documentary that brings these developments together and presents DVV International’s work, partnerships and contribution to Adult Learning and Education in Tanzania from 2021–2026, while highlighting regional cooperation, peer learning and institutional ownership. The documentary will serve as a communication, advocacy, institutional-learning and knowledge-management product for national, regional and international audiences. DVV_International_Documentary_T…

Objective of the assignment

The overall objective is to produce a professional and engaging documentary presenting the contribution and emerging impact of DVV International’s work in Tanzania between 2021 and 2026, while demonstrating how regional cooperation, peer learning and DVV International’s system-building approaches have contributed to the development of ANFE in the country. DVV_International_Documentary_T…

Specific objectives

▪ Document the progression of DVV International’s work and partnerships in Tanzania from 2021 to 2026.

▪ Highlight regional peer learning, exchange and adaptation of lessons from DVV International partner countries.

▪ Present major initiatives and milestones, including ICBAE strengthening, Community Learning Centres, capacity development, monitoring and assessment, RPL, the ANFE Competence Framework and national strategy processes.

▪ Capture perspectives from senior Government officials, institutional partners, practitioners, facilitators and adult learners.

▪ Demonstrate how ANFE system-strengthening initiatives supported at national level translate into action at regional, district and community levels.

▪ Document lessons emerging from partnerships and implementation.

▪ Highlight sustainability, institutionalisation, regional cooperation and future priorities for Adult Learning and Education in Tanzania. DVV_International_Documentary_T…

Documentary concept, tasks and deliverables

The documentary will follow a chronological and thematic approach, showing the progression from system-building and regional learning to programme reform, capacity development, Community Learning Centres, monitoring and evidence generation, and wider national system-strengthening processes. The indicative storyline covers seven areas: Partnerships, Regional Learning and ALESBA; the ICBAE Journey; Curriculum globALE and Training Systems; Community Learning Centres; Monitoring, Assessment and ALESBA Peer Review; RPL, the Competence Framework and National Processes; and DVV International’s Contribution and the Road Ahead. DVV_International_Documentary_T… DVV_International_Documentary_T… DVV_International_Documentary_T…

The selected production company will undertake the full production process, including reviewing programme documentation and archival materials, developing the creative treatment and narrative approach, preparing the storyboard and script, developing interview questions and a filming schedule, conducting stakeholder interviews and field filming, incorporating relevant regional and archival footage, and undertaking full post-production including editing, colour grading, sound, graphics, subtitles, narration, branding and mastering. DVV_International_Documentary_T…

The assignment period is October–November 2026, with final delivery expected by 23 November 2026. The ToR specifies a documentary duration of 10–12 minutes maximum in the assignment overview. DVV_International_Documentary_T…

Key timeline

▪ Deadline for submission of proposals – 9 October 2026

▪ Evaluation, selection and notification – 13 October 2026

▪ Contracting and preparation for inception – 13–15 October 2026

▪ Briefing/Inception Meeting – 16 October 2026

▪ Review of programme documents and archival materials – 16–23 October 2026

▪ Draft inception package, including storyline, storyboard, script, interview questions, stakeholder list, filming locations and production schedule – 19–23 October 2026

▪ Review and refinement of script and production plan – 24–27 October 2026

▪ Final approved script, storyboard, interview guide and filming schedule – 28 October 2026

▪ Filming and documentation – 2–6 November 2026, with essential follow-up filming immediately thereafter

▪ Editing and post-production – 7–19 November 2026

▪ Submission of first draft/rough cut – 20 November 2026

▪ DVV International review and consolidated feedback – 20–21 November 2026

▪ Final revisions and mastering – 21–22 November 2026

▪ Final documentary, promotional trailer and selected raw footage – 23 November 2026 DVV_International_Documentary_T… DVV_International_Documentary_T…

Responsible persons at DVV International

Regional Director, DVV International – Frauke Heinze
heinze@dvv-international.de

Advocacy and Communication Officer – Joseph Masonda
masonda@dvv-international.de DVV_International_Documentary_T…

Qualifications and experience of the applicant

DVV International invites applications from qualified audiovisual production companies or professional production teams. Applicants should demonstrate:

• At least five years of professional experience in documentary, institutional or development communication production.
• Proven experience producing high-quality documentaries for Government, international organisations, NGOs, development partners or comparable institutions.
• Ability to develop strong documentary narratives from complex institutional or development programmes.
• Experience interviewing senior officials and high-level stakeholders.
• Excellent cinematography, sound recording and post-production capacity.
• Experience with motion graphics, subtitles, titles and infographics.
• Capacity to produce both long-form documentaries and short digital/social-media content.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multi-location productions.
• Strong understanding of Tanzanian contexts and institutional environments.
• Ability to work professionally in both English and Kiswahili.
• Access to appropriate professional production equipment. DVV_International_Documentary_T…

Application package

The application should include:

• Cover letter indicating interest and understanding of the assignment.
• Technical proposal explaining the creative and technical approach, methodology, interpretation of the documentary storyline, production work plan and proposed team structure.
• Company profile, portfolio and CVs/profiles of proposed team members.
• List and description of proposed production equipment.
• Contact details for at least two professional referees.
• Confirmation of availability during the production period.
• Financial proposal in Tanzanian Shillings (TZS) showing professional fees, number of working days, daily rates, taxes and all anticipated costs. DVV_International_Documentary_T…

Applications must be submitted by 9 October 2026 to heinze@dvv-international.de and masonda@dvv-international.de with the subject line: “Consultancy - Production of DVV International Documentary 2021–2026.” DVV_International_Documentary_T…

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