SNV

Company Description

SNV is a global development partner rooted in the African and Asian countries where we operate. With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, it is our mission to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems to enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

Background and objectives of assignment

The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) supports private sector investment in climate adaptation and mitigation, including in Least Developed Countries (LDCs). SNV, through DFCD’s Origination Facility, works in Cambodia to identify and support high-impact businesses with technical assistance and catalytic grants.

This assignment aims to produce a 3-minute video that showcases how DFCD enables climate-resilient private investment in Cambodia, using the country as a flagship case study for DFCD’s work in LDCs. The video will premiere at an event in Phnom Penh in August 2025 and will serve long-term communications and profiling goals.

Objective 1: Position SNV as a credible and experienced partner for unlocking private sector investment in climate resilience in LDCs, by demonstrating its track record in Cambodia under DFCD.

Objective 2: Highlight DFCD-supported businesses in Cambodia – past and present – including SOGE, Kofi, AMRU, and potentially Kirirom.

Objective 3: Illustrate the potential for community-level impact as a result of DFCD’s support, such as improved farmer incomes, more reliable access to water and energy, and strengthened resilience to climate risks, based on the models and ambitions of partner businesses.

Job Description

Assignment overview and scope of work / deliverables

The video production company or consultant shall:

• Provide photo and video documentation of the DFCD event in Phnom Penh in August, including key moments, speeches, and audience engagement, for use in reporting and promotional content.
• Propose a compelling visual concept aligned with DFCD’s narrative on climate finance and resilience in LDCs.
• Collaborate with SNV on storyboarding, scripting, and translations.
• Conduct interviews with DFCD-supported business leaders (e.g., SOGE, AMRU, Kofi) and community members.
• Film in Phnom Penh and at selected field sites as listed above (e.g. irrigation systems, processing centres, farms).
• Deliver a final 3-minute, broadcast-quality video in English (with Khmer subtitles or alternate versions), ready for event screening and digital distribution.
• Provide raw footage and 10–15 b-roll clips per location for future communications.

Suggested video concept (to be refined with video production company/consultant):

A dynamic, visually engaging 3-minute video that captures Cambodia’s DFCD journey. Through interviews with businesses like SOGE, AMRU, and Kofi, and reflections from project sites, the video will show how SNV’s blend of technical assistance and de-risking support through DFCD enables inclusive, climate-resilient business models – from solar irrigation to sustainable processing and regenerative farming. The film will also illustrate the anticipated community-level benefits these investments aim to deliver: improved livelihoods, greater water and energy access, and enhanced resilience for smallholder farmers in the face of climate shocks.

Contract project fees and duration

The consultant will be contracted for an estimated 10–12 working days between mid-June and early August 2025. Final delivery is expected by 10 August 2025.

Payment terms

Payments will be linked to deliverables and made in three tranches:

• 30% upon contract signed and approval of the storyboard and scripts
• 50% upon approval of the completion of filming
• 20% upon delivery and acceptance of the final edited video and b-roll package

All payments are subject to approval of deliverables by SNV.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio including short-form storytelling and development-focused video work
• Experience filming in Cambodia or similar contexts, especially with rural or community-based content
• Creative and relevant concept proposal aligned with DFCD themes
• Value for money and realistic budget proposal

Additional Information

Interested consultants should submit their CV and cover letter along with the requested following material via the SmartRecruiter through provided link by Friday, 20th June 2025.

• Sample portfolio of relevant video projects
• Concept note (max. 1 page) outlining proposed narrative and approach
• Budget and availability for filming (June–August). Final video to be ready by 2nd week of August.
• References from previous clients or assignments