Call for Expression of Interest: Investigating Threats to Human Rights Defenders and Civil Society Organisations in Ghana's Tano North Municipality

Wacam, with support from Oxfam in Ghana, invites expressions of interest from consultants to investigate and produce a video documentary exposing threats to human rights defenders (HRDs) and civil society organisations (CSOs) in Ghana's Tano North Municipality, Ahafo Region.

Background

The Tano North Municipality is home to Newmont's Ahafo North Project, which has impacted five major mining communities: Yamfo, Adrobaa, Afrisipakrom, Susuanso, and Terchire. The project aims to address the shrinking civic space and threats to HRDs and CSOs in the region.

The successful consultant will produce a 10-15 minute video documentary and conduct an in-depth investigation to expose threats faced by HRDs and CSOs in the Tano North Municipality.

The scope of work includes:

Objective

The objective of the project is to investigate and document threats to HRDs and CSOs, amplify their voices, and advocate for a safe and enabling environment for their work.

Scope of Work

The successful applicant will be required to:

- Conduct in-depth interviews and gather evidence

- Investigate cases of harassment and intimidation

- Produce a 10-15 minute video documentary and written report

- Air the documentary on a TV channel and publish the news article in newspapers and online news portals to stir national debate

 

Requirements

 

Applicants must have:

- Proven experience in investigative journalism, media production, or documentary filmmaking

- Strong research and analytical skills

- Ability to work independently and confidentially

- Familiarity with human rights and the Tano North District

Submission

Applicants must submit:

- A brief proposal (maximum 3 pages)

- A letter detailing their skills and experience or portfolio

- Sample of previous work (written, photo, video, or audio)

- Documentary treatment or concept (max. 2 pages)

- A Finnacial Proposal/Budget

Submissions should be emailed to info@wacamgh.org by Monday, December 30, 2024.

For full details of the call, please click on the link: https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/new-wacam-static1/CACHES/IMAGES/2024/12/21/Expression%20of%20Interest%20(EOI)