Production of an Advocacy Documentary Highlighting Access to Justice for Women and Girls with Intellectual Disabilities

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Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW)

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Comms/ Digital/ Media
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Deadline: 29/08/2025
  • Location: Kenya
Disability rights GBV / VAWG
About Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW)

Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) is a national non-profit organization committed to implementing and influencing sustained interventions that eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls.

Founded in 1995, COVAW envisions a society where women and girls enjoy equal rights, freedoms, and thrive in safe and inclusive spaces. Our work is anchored on five strategic pillars: Access to Justice, Access to Comprehensive GBV and SRHR Services, Women’s Economic Empowerment, Women’s Leadership Development, and Institutional Development.

Purpose of the Documentary

COVAW seeks to produce a cinematic, high-quality advocacy documentary that will:

  • Amplify the voices and lived experiences of intellectually challenged women and girls.
  • Showcase COVAW’s impact in advancing access to justice, psychosocial support, and advocacy for legal reform.
  • Influence policy and public perception around rights and protection of persons with intellectual disabilities.
  • Serve as a lasting visibility tool for donors, partners, communities, and policymakers — with versions tailored for local TV, cinema screenings, and online platforms.
Scope of Work

The selected production team will:

  1. Concept Development: Refine the agreed storyline and visual style (documentary format with strong storytelling elements)
  2. Pre-production:
    • Review project materials and context
    • Conduct prelimiary interviews and scouting
    • Finalize story arc, interviewee list, and filming schedule.
  3. Production:
    • Film in Kiambu, Nairobi, and Narok Counties.
    • Capture high-quality interviews, b-roll, and advocacy activities with survivors, advocates, policy makers, community members, and COVAW staff.
    • Ensure ethical, survivor-centred filming practices for SGBV cases.
  4. Post-production:
    • a 30–40 minute documentary suitable for TV, cinema, and online viewing, and a 3–5 minute high-impact cut for social media.
    • Include translations/subtitles (English, Kiswahili, and local languages relevant to target counties).
    • Provide branded, accessible versions in line with AWDF and COVAW guidelines.
  5. Distribution Support:
    • Develop a basic distribution plan to reach target audiences (TV stations, online streaming, community screenings).
    • Provide a media-ready press kit with stills, synopsis, and trailer.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years’ proven experience in professional documentary production, with at least 3 high-quality productions in the last 5 years.
  • Proven understanding of ethical considerations in filming survivors of violence.
  • Strong portfolio in advocacy-driven documentaries with cinematic quality.
  • Capacity to support distribution and outreach within Kenya, including linkages with local broadcasters and cinema networks.
  • Ability to work within tight timelines and deliver multiple versions for different platforms.
  • Experience in producing SGBV-related content and working with vulnerable communities is an added advantage.

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