RFP-HST-TRANScend 2.0-001

Request for Proposal for creation of Project Impact Film – TRANScend 2.0

ABOUT THE HUMSAFAR TRUST:

The Organization named “The Humsafar Trust”, is registered in the Public Trust’s Registry Office in the Department of Public Trusts, Mumbai under Bombay Public Trust Act 1950 (Bombay Act No. 29 of 1950). The Humsafar Trust (HST) is a community-based organization (CBO) working on health and human rights of LGBTQ since 1994. The key focus of our work includes health and human rights, besides HIV prevention and mental health programs. We undertake advocacy activities focused on LGBTQ+ rights, including sensitization and awareness of employers, educational institutes, law enforcement agencies, and government bodies, staging and reading of LGBTQ+ themed plays, organizing activities, and mobilizing the community around LGBTQ+-focused events like Pride marches, International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) and World AIDS Day. We build capacities of Community Based Organizations in 27 Indian states on HIV prevention, treatment, care & support, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.

About TRANScend 2.0

TRANScend is an initiative by The Humsafar Trust which aims to enhance socio- economic inclusion of transgender persons in India. TRANScend, as an initiative, is committed to encouraging greater community ownership, facilitating partnerships between the community and various stakeholders like corporates, educational institutes, judiciary, bureaucrats and providing a platform for addressing the ever- evolving needs of the transgender community through ongoing research and intervention. This project focuses on enhancing economic resilience of transgender persons in India.

Objective

THE HUMSAFAR TRUST invites responses (“Proposals”) to this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to conceptualize and develop ‘TRANScend 2.0 Impact Film’ supported by HSBC. We are looking for individuals/consultants with similar experience to make the impact film to highlight the project activities, challenges and outcome.

The impact film aims to showcase the impact of the TRANSend project and how it has positively impacted on the life of the community and promoted socio-economic inclusion of the trans person the society and at the workplace. The impact film will also showcase the journey of the community members who have benefited through the capacity building component. The film will highlight impact and success stories of the project beneficiaries.

Scope of Work

This consultancy entails the development of one (1) impact film showcasing the work of TRANScend 2.0 project supported by HSBC.

1. Develop one (1) short impact film (maximum 15 minutes) covering key achievements, challenges, success stories and outcomes of project. The video will provide brief introduction about TRANScend 2.0, Project activities, challenges and outcome and key achievements of last two years.
2. The selected agency/consultant is expected to work within the timeframe and finalize the film by incorporating the suggested revisions and feedback from The Humsafar Trust.
3. The agency/consultant will be responsible to develop a script and outline of film with the inputs from The Humsafar Trust.
4. The agency/consultant will be responsible for the implementation and produce/submit pieces of work on the agreed upon theme.
5. The agency/consultant is expected to provide regular updates of the work done in the project.

Selection Criteria:

• Preference will be given to who have experience on health, sexual orientation and gender identity, and human rights issues.
• Working experience on LGBTQ+ will be an advantage.
• Applicants have to submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and present and permanent contact address.
• Sound knowledge on LGBTQ+ and their challenges will be considered as an asset.

Budget:

The consultant will receive a fixed amount of Rs. 150,000 (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand Only), provided after the successful completion of selection process.

The above-mentioned amount will be paid in 3 instalments:

1. 50% at first month of project.
2. 50% upon successful completion of video.

At the completion of the project, the film will be disseminated by The Humsafar Trust on their social media handles.

Evaluation Of The Technical Proposal

1. One-page value statement indicating the suitability to carry out the assignment. (20 points)
2. A Financial budget break up. (10 points)
3. Last 1-2 years and ongoing assignment/project details with results that are relevant/ semi relevant to the proposed assignment. (20 points)
4. A detailed proposal as mentioned in the Scope of Work with a work plan. (30 points)
5. Detailed CV/Profile of the consultant/individual along with References of clients with project concluded in similar capacity (20 points)

The proposal should be submitted over email as pdf document named “Technical Proposal”. Please mention in the subject line RFP-HST-TRANScend 2.0 -001

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSA

The application must be submitted along with all supportive documents on or before 17.02.2023 by 5:00 PM on procurement@humsafar.org