SCOPE OF WORK AND EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

The implementing organisation will design and deliver a structured animation support programme for approximately 20 independent animators. The programme must combine technical training, creative development, mentorship, and market access activities that advance high-quality African storytelling in animation.

Task 1: Programme Design and Participant Selection

• Develop a detailed implementation plan, curriculum, and workflow for the animation programme.
• Design and execute a transparent call for applications targeting independent animators who demonstrate creative potential and commitment to African storytelling.
• Establish clear eligibility and selection criteria that balance inclusion, artistic originality, and technical competence.
• Convene a selection panel (in consultation with UNDP) to review applications and select 20 participants.

Deliverables:

• Inception and programme design report, including curriculum and selection process.
• Final participant list and selection report with diversity and inclusion data.

Task 2: Capacity Building and Creative Development

·       Deliver a structured capacity-building programme combining creative, technical, and entrepreneurial components.

·       The training should cover:

o   Animation production pipelines (2D, 3D, and hybrid techniques).

o   Story development and visual storytelling rooted in African cultures, traditions, and lived experiences.

o   Business modelling, intellectual property management, and monetisation of creative work.

·       Pair participants with experienced mentors and industry professionals to provide creative and technical guidance throughout the production cycle.

·       Support each participant to conceptualise, script, and produce a one-minute short animation that reflects an African story, theme, or cultural perspective.

·       Provide targeted production support, including access to shared equipment, software, and small creative grants to enable completion of each animation.

·       Facilitate group critique and feedback sessions to strengthen learning, storytelling quality, and technical refinement.

Deliverables:

·       20 participants completing the full training and mentorship cycle.

·       20 one-minute short animations produced, each presenting an authentic African story or theme.

·       Mentor progress reports, participant feedback summaries, and samples of learning materials used.

Task 3: Showcase and Market Access

• Organise a showcase event highlighting participant outputs and facilitating engagement with studios, distributors, and investors.
• Develop a digital portfolio or online exhibition to promote participants’ work nationally and regionally.
• Facilitate at least three collaboration or distribution opportunities.

Deliverables:

• Showcase report including attendance and media coverage.
• Digital catalogue or online portfolio of participant projects.
• Summary of market linkages facilitated.

Task 4: Monitoring, Reporting, and Learning

• Implement a monitoring and learning framework tracking participation, diversity, creative outputs, and market linkages.
• Conduct reflection sessions to capture lessons for future programming.
• Submit required progress and final reports to UNDP.

Deliverables:

• Mid-term progress report.
• Final report with M&E data and recommendations.