EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE CONSULTANCY FOR ADAPTING 10 VIDEOS ON SEXUAL MISCONDUCT IN THE WORKPLACE THAT WERE PRODUCED IN KENYA FOR A RWA…

Expression of Interest (EoI)

Consultancy for adapting 10 videos on sexual misconduct in the workplace that were produced in Kenya for a Rwandan audience

Reference Number: 83485455

I. General information

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. The GIZ Office in Kigali covers GIZ’s portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi. GIZ Rwanda/Burundi implements projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union and other commissioning authorities in the following priority areas: Sustainable Economic Development, Good Governance, Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development, Digitalization and Digital Economy, Mineral Governance, Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region.

Brief information on the project

The project “Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment in Rwanda” (WEE) was commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and is being implemented by GIZ Rwanda in cooperation with the Rwanda Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM). The WEE project, launched in January 2024, aims to enhance the economic participation of women in Rwanda. It focuses on two main areas of activity: (1) improving working conditions for women employees and (2) enhancing the positioning of women-led companies in the economic and social environment. The project’s key success indicators pertain to the creation of good jobs for women, the improvement of working conditions for women, and improved performance of women-owned businesses.

Context

The GIZ WEE project seeks a contractor, who shall adapt 10 videos on sexual misconduct in the workplace that were produced in Kenya for a Rwandan audience, ensuring the content is contextually relevant and accessible in Kinyarwanda.

GIZ shall hire the contractor for the anticipated contract term, from 28.04.2025 to 30.11.2025The contractor shall provide the following works:Adaptation of 10 videosCreation of a flyer for each video

Details regarding 1) Adaptation of 10 videos:

The contractor is responsible for the adaptation of the following 10 videos on sexual misconduct at the workplace produced by GIZ Kenya and Somalia:

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Video Title

Content

Length

Youtube Link

1

It’s so normal - no one comes to help

Dorcas, a young food vendor, endures frequent inappropriate behavior from male customers but feels she has no choice but to tolerate it.

5:34

It's so normal - no one comes to help

2

Crushing their dreams – The Gate Keeper

June and Mary pitch their business plan to Calvin, but he exploits his position, coercing applicants into transactional sex for funding.

4:52

Crushing their dreams - The Gate Keeper

3

Abusing power relations: Internship struggles

When Rose's supervisor refuses to sign her internship paperwork unless she gets intimate with him, she reports the harassment, leading to justice for her and policy changes for future interns.

8:15

Abusing power relations: Internship Struggles

4

Punished for not complying – refusing the bosses advances

Mercy, a dedicated account assistant at a horticulture farm, loves her job selling farm inputs. However, after rejecting her boss’s advances, she faces retaliation through unfair tasks, ultimately forcing her to quit.

4:08

Punished for not complying - refusing the bosses advances.

5

Blackmail - jealous partner releases revenge porn

Janet’s partner resents her successful career and becomes obsessed with unfounded suspicions of an affair. In retaliation, he shares her private photos with family and others, damaging her reputation.

4:31

Blackmail - jealous partner releases revenge porn

6

Uncomfortable at work - A woman abusing her authority

James works hard at a passion fruit farm under a strict boss who expects more than just hard work. Her persistent sexual advances make him uncomfortable, but when he confides in a colleague, his concerns are dismissed.

10:09

Uncomfortable at work - A woman abusing her authority

7

Inappropriate excitement over pregnant colleague

Suzie, six months pregnant, appreciates her colleagues’ support but feels uneasy with Abel’s inappropriate compliments. Another story highlights a pregnant student facing pressure from her sponsor in an educational setting.

4:21

Inappropriate excitement over pregnant colleague

8

Keep your hands to yourself - invading personal space

Fred constantly crosses physical boundaries at work, making his female colleagues uncomfortable with unwelcome touches and inappropriate comments.

4:06

Keep your hands to yourself - invading personal space

9

Just relax; I am just making fun – Harassment through words

During lunch, a colleague makes inappropriate remarks about Lin, whi…