Qureos Mentor

Accelerate Prosperity Pakistan

<div><div><div><div><b>Posted date</b></div> <div>17th February, 2026</div> <div><b>Last date to apply</b></div> <div>3rd March, 2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Country</b></div> <div>Pakistan</div> <div><b>Locations</b></div> <div>Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral</div>
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<div><div><b>Category</b></div> <div>Tender
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<div><div><b>Type</b></div> <div>Tender</div>
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<div><div><b>Experience</b></div> <div>3 years</div></div></div></div>
<br><p></p><div><p><b>RFP/BW/AP/2026/00003</b></p>
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Accelerate Prosperity</b></p>
<p><b>
Terms of Reference (TORs)
</b></p><p><b>Procurement of Media Production Firm for Photo Stories, Video Case Studies, and Design &amp; Print of Impact Coffee Table Book for Accelerate Prosperity&rsquo;s Supported Businesses in Gilgit-Baltistan &amp; Chitral</b></p>
<div><b>1) Background</b></div>
<p>
Accelerate Prosperity (AP) is a joint initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) in Central and South Asia. It aspires to work towards a society that is powered by innovative and successful young entrepreneurs. Through its services, AP extends tailored training, advice, and technical assistance to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to help them launch or expand their innovative business ventures. It also extends tailored financing to start-ups and SGBs to help them unlock external investments by improving their bankability and investment readiness.</p>
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2) About the Program</b></div>
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Through financing, business advisory, and technical assistance, Accelerate Prosperity supports entrepreneurs in building scalable, sustainable, and impact-driven businesses. In Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, Accelerate Prosperity has supported several promising startups and small businesses that are creating jobs, promoting women&rsquo;s economic participation, strengthening local value chains, and driving innovation in traditionally underserved markets.</p>
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This activity is supported under the BEST4WEER project which aims to improve women&rsquo;s social and economic empowerment during the process of COVID-19 recovery and rebuilding in Gilgit-Baltistan province and the Chitral district in Pakistan.</p>
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3) Purpose of the Activity</b></div>
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The purpose of this activity is to <b>produce a repository of high-quality photo stories and case studies (in form of videos) </b>that captures the impact of Accelerate Prosperity supported businesses across Gilgit Baltistan &amp; Chitral. The series should creatively tell the stories of these entrepreneurs, highlighting their journeys, challenges, community impact, and how Accelerate Prosperity&rsquo;s support enabled their growth.</p>
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The films will be used across Accelerate Prosperity&rsquo;s <b>digital platforms, donor presentations, events, and media outreach</b> to showcase AP&rsquo;s development impact and inspire further investment in entrepreneurship in remote regions.</p>
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4) Objectives</b></div>
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The key objectives of this engagement are to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Showcase the impact of Accelerate Prosperity&rsquo;s interventions in strengthening entrepreneurship, innovation, and local economic growth.</li>
<li>Highlight women and youth-led entrepreneurship and their role in enterprise development across the region.</li>
<li>Create marketing-ready assets that businesses and AP can use to boost visibility, credibility, and sales.</li>
<li>Capture the growing enterprise ecosystem of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral in a way that reflects AKDN values of inclusivity, dignity, and sustainable development.</li>
</ul><div><b>5) Scope of Work</b></div>
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The selected firm will be responsible for <b>end-to-end production and publishing</b>, including <b>pre-production, production, post-production, design, print management, and final delivery</b> of all assets.</p>
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AP will provide final list of selected businesses, coordination support, brand guidelines (where applicable), and review/approval at key stages.</p>
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A) Pre-Production</b></div>
<ul><li>Creative concept and visual style aligned with AP&rsquo;s communications goals.</li>
<li>Photo shot-lists and <b>image storyboard planning</b> per business (location, process, product, people, impact).</li>
<li>Video story outlines, interview questions, and production plan per business.</li>
<li>Travel planning, site coordination, and filming schedule across districts (Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Ghizer, and Chitral as applicable).</li>
<li>On-site photography for each selected business (portraits, workplace/process, products, environment, community context).</li>
<li>On-site videography: interviews + b-roll capturing business operations, founder story, and context.</li>
<li>Drone footage (where feasible and permitted) for establishing shots and landscape context.</li>
<li>Ensure <b>ethical representation</b>, informed consent, and adherence to AKDN/AP media guidelines (dignity-first storytelling).</li>
<li><b>Photo stories
</b><ul><li>Curation, retouching, color correction, caption writing, and final photo sequencing into a storyboard-style set for each business.</li>
<li><b>Video teasers (business teaser format)
</b><ul><li>Editing, color grading, sound mix, music (licensed), subtitles, and exports in required aspect ratios.</li>
</ul></li><li><b>Coffee table book</b></li>
<li>Editorial writing + copyediting (business profiles, founder stories, captions, intro sections).</li>
<li>Book layout and graphic design (typography, grids, photo treatment, infographics if needed).</li>
<li>Pre-press preparation (CMYK conversion, bleeds, print-ready PDFs, proofs).</li>
<li>Print vendor coordination, proof review, printing supervision, and final delivery of printed copies.</li>
</ul></li></ul><div><b>B) Production</b></div>
<ul><li>On-site photography for each selected business (portraits, workplace/process, products, environment, community context).</li>
<li>On-site videography: interviews + b-roll capturing business operations, founder story, and context.</li>
<li>Drone footage (where feasible and permitted) for establishing shots and landscape context.</li>
<li>Ensure <b>ethical representation</b>, informed consent, and adherence to AKDN/AP media guidelines (dignity-first storytelling).</li>
</ul><div><b>C) Pos</b><b>t-Production and Publishing</b></div>
<ul>
<li><p><b>Photo stories
</b></p><ul><li><p>Curation, retouching, color correction, caption writing, and final photo sequencing into a storyboard-style set for each business.</p>
</li>
</ul></li><li><b>Video teasers (business teaser format)
</b><ul><li>Editing, color grading, sound mix, music (licensed), subtitles, and exports in required aspect ratios.</li>
</ul></li><li><b>Coffee table book</b></li>
<li>Editorial writing + copyediting (business profiles, founder stories, captions, intro sections).</li>
<li>Book layout and graphic design (typography, grids, photo treatment, infographics if needed).</li>
<li>Pre-press preparation (CMYK conversion, bleeds, print-ready PDFs, proofs).</li>
<li>Print vendor coordination, proof review, printing supervision, and final delivery of printed copies.</li>
</ul><div><b>6) Deliverables</b></div>
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<div><div><div><p><b>Deliverable</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Description</b></p></div><div><br>
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Quantity</b></p></div></div><div><br>
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<p>Concept &amp; Storyboard</p></div><div><br>
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Finalized creative concept, scripts, and schedule</p></div><div><br>
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Storyboarding for business teasers of <b>5 businesses</b></p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Photo Stories</b></p></div><br>
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<ul><li><b>Curated photo story</b> presenting a coherent visual narrative (location people process product impact).</li>
<li>Each photo set includes <b>captions</b> and <b>short description text</b> usable for web/social.</li></ul></div><br>
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<ul><li><b>Total businesses to be covered: 17</b></li>
<li>25&ndash;40 final edited photos (high-resolution) per business</li>
<li>Captions + a 150&ndash;250 word business story summary</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><br>
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<p>Video Teasers (Short, Catchy Case Studies)</p></div><br>
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<ul><li><b>1 main teaser video</b> in storytelling/case-study format highlighting:</li>
<li>Founder story (who/why)</li>
<li>What the business offers (products/services)</li>
<li>Why it matters (impact/quality/market)</li>
<li>Long-term vision (where they&rsquo;re going)</li>
<li><b>Platform cuts</b> optimized for social media.</li></ul></div><br>
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<ul><li>Total video coverage of <b>5 businesses </b>with each having below deliverables:</li>
<li>1 video (120-240 seconds) &ndash; main teaser/story</li>
<li>2&ndash;3 short cuts (30-60 seconds) for reels/YouTube shorts</li>
<li>Formats: Vertical (9:16), Square (1:1), Horizontal (16:9) as needed</li>
<li>Subtitles: English (mandatory)</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><br>
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<p>Coffee Table Book (Design + Print)</p></div><div><br>
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A premium coffee table book documenting selected businesses through strong photography and concise founder narratives.</p>
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Vendor-ready book specifications (to be finalized with AP)</b></p></div><br>
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<ul><li><b>Content Structure (indicative)- to be finalized with AP</b></li>
<li><b>Design &amp; Editorial Inclusions:</b></li>
<li>Full book layout + cover design (front/spine/back)</li>
<li>Captioning + short written profiles</li>
<li>Copyediting and print-ready prepress files</li>
<li>Print management: paper selection, proofing, and vendor coordination</li>
<li><b>Print Specs (recommended baseline):</b></li>
<li>Size: A4 or 9x11 inches (portrait)</li>
<li>Extent: 80-100 pages</li>
<li>Paper: 150&ndash;170gsm matte/silk art paper (inside)</li>
<li>Cover material: to be decided</li>
<li>Binding: perfect bound or hardcover</li>
<li>Color: full color (CMYK)</li>
<li><b>Quantity: 40 copies)</b></li>
<li><b>Final Deliverables for AP:</b></li>
<li>Print-ready PDF (CMYK, bleed, crop marks)</li>
<li>Editable source files (InDesign/AI + linked assets)</li>
<li>Final print copies delivered to AP (proper packaging)</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><br>
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<p>Raw Footage</p></div><div><br>
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All unedited files for AP&rsquo;s archive</p></div><div><br>
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Complete set</p>
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</div></div><div><b>Shoot Locations</b></div>
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This is a list of shoot locations, separated for photography and videography.</p>
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<div><div><div><p><b>Region</b></p></div><div><br>
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Photography</b></p></div><div><br>
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Videography</b></p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Chitral</b></p></div><div><br>
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3</p></div><div><br>
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1</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Baltistan</b></p></div><div><br>
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4</p></div><div><br>
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1</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Hunza/Nagar</b></p></div><div><br>
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5</p></div><div><br>
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1</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Ghizer</b></p></div><div><br>
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3</p></div><div><br>
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1</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Gilgit</b></p></div><div><br>
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3</p></div><div><br>
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1</p></div></div><br>
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</div><p></p><div><b>7) Duration &amp; Timeline</b></div>
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The assignment will be carried out over 5-6<b> weeks</b></p>
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<div><div><div><p><b>Phase</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Activity</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Timeline</b></p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Phase 1</p></div><div><br>
<p>
Pre-production (concept, research, logistics)</p></div><div><br>
<p>
1 week</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p>Phase 2</p></div><div><br>
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Field filming/shoots across Gilgit Baltistan &amp; Chitral</p></div><div><br>
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2 weeks</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p>Phase 3</p></div><div><br>
<p>
Editing/post-production</p></div><div><br>
<p>
2 weeks</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Phase 4</p></div><div><br>
<p>
Review and final delivery</p></div><div><br>
<p>
1 week</p></div><br>
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</div></div><p></p><div><b>8) Required Qualifications and Experience</b></div>
<ul><li>The firm must demonstrate capability across <b>photography + video storytelling + print publishing</b>.</li>
<li><b>SECP-registered</b> media/creative production firm (or legally registered entity) with proven delivery of multi-format communication products.</li>
<li>Minimum <b>3 years of experience</b> in documentary-style storytelling, development communications, brand storytelling, or similar work (NGOs, donor programs, social impact sector preferred).</li>
<li>Strong portfolio demonstrating <b>visual storytelling through photo essays / photo stories</b>, not only standalone photography.</li>
<li>Proven portfolio of <b>short-form video storytelling</b> optimized for social media (reels/teasers/case studies).</li>
<li>Demonstrated capacity to <b>design and produce print publications</b>, preferably coffee table books, annual reports, magazines, or high-end catalogues (must share samples or links).</li>
<li>Team capacity must include (at minimum):
<ul><li>Creative Director / Producer</li>
<li>Photographer (with documentary/portrait experience)</li>
<li>Videographer</li>
<li>Video Editor / Post-production lead</li>
<li><b>Graphic Designer / Publication Designer (print layout)</b></li>
<li>Copywriter / Editor (for profiles, captions, book text)</li>
<li>Access to professional-grade equipment for photo and video production (camera, lenses, sound, lighting). Drone access is an advantage.</li>
<li>Ability to operate in remote terrains (GB &amp; Chitral), with demonstrated logistics planning and field coordination.</li>
<li>Familiarity with ethical storytelling standards (consent, dignity-first representation) and alignment with AKDN/AP guidelines is an advantage.</li>
<li>Ability to manage <b>print production workflows</b>: pre-press, proofing, paper selection, binding options, and delivery coordination.</li>
</ul></li></ul><div><b>9) Payment Terms</b></div>
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<div><div><div><p><b>Milestone</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Payment</b></p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>Upon contract signing &amp; approval of concept (script, storyboarding, etc)</p></div><div><br>
<p>
30%</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>After completion of filming &amp; submission of raw footage, and all deliverables inclusive of video stories, edited phot stories, printed coffee table books</p></div><div><br>
<p>
70%</p></div></div><br>
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</div><p></p><div><b>10) Evaluation Criteria</b></div>
<p>
Proposals will be evaluated based on:</p>
<ul>
<li>Technical expertise and experience of the applicants (70%)</li>
<li>Financial competitiveness (30%)</li>
</ul><div><b>11) Ownership and Copyright</b></div>
<p>
All footage, photographs, and creative content produced under this engagement will remain the <b>intellectual property of Accelerate Prosperity</b>. The firm will not distribute or repurpose any content without written consent from Accelerate Prosperity.</p>
<div><b>
12) Proposal Submission Requirements</b></div>
<p>
The bids are to be evaluated on the following grounds, meeting the following criteria which are mandatory.</p>
<p>
Interested applicants must submit the following:</p>
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<ul><li><b>A. </b><b>Technical Proposal:
</b></li></ul></div><ul><li>The company must provide a certificate of <b>company/firm registration with SECP a</b>nd an active<b> NTN number.
</b></li><li>The company must submit the <b>company profile</b> that outlines that it has 3 years of experience in documentary-style storytelling, development communications, brand storytelling, or similar work (NGOs, donor programs, social impact sector preferred).</li>
<li>The company must submit their portfolio demonstrating <b>visual storytelling through photo essays / photo stories</b>, not only standalone photography.</li>
<li>The company must provide detailed profiles/CVs with links to their portfolios of the proposed team members for the assignment for below staff (min):
<ul><li>Creative Director / Producer</li>
<li>Photographer (with documentary/portrait experience)</li>
<li>Videographer</li>
<li>Video Editor / Post-production lead</li>
<li><b>Graphic Designer / Publication Designer (print layout)</b></li>
<li>Copywriter / Editor (for profiles, captions, book text)</li>
</ul> </li><li>The company must prepare at least a 1-3 pages description of the <b>proposed methodology and work plan</b> for performing the assignment.</li>
<li>Potential Firm/company are required to <b>sign</b><b>the RFP document a</b>long with annexes, and it should be submitted along with the proposal.</li>
</ul><div><ul><li><b>Financial Proposal:
</b></li></ul></div><p>The financial proposal should be submitted using the attached financial proposal format with a valid signature and stamp.</p></div><p></p>
<br><div><p>Apply By:</p>
<p>
 </p><div><b>Submission guidelines</b></div>
<p>For any queries, you may contact the Procurement Unit via email no later than 27 February 2026 at: Procurement_appk@akdn.org.</p>
<p>You are kindly requested to send your proposal on company letterhead with a sign and signature, including the signed RFP form, in a sealed envelope with the title &ldquo;<b><i>Procurement of Media Production Firm for Photo Stories, Video Case Studies, and Design &amp; Print of Impact Coffee Table Book for Accelerate Prosperity&rsquo;s Supported Businesses in Gilgit-Baltistan &amp; Chitral</i></b>&rdquo; via courier or in person, latest by 3rd March 2026, to the following address:</p>
<p><b><i> Procurement Unit</i></b></p>
<p><b><i> Accelerate Prosperity Office</i></b></p>
<p><b><i> Daftarkhwan Vanguard, 5-A Constitution Ave</i></b></p>
<p><b><i>F-5/1 F-5, Islamabad, Pakistan</i></b></p>
<p><b>Note: </b>The Country Director at Accelerate Prosperity reserves the right to cancel the procurement process at any stage without assigning a reason as she may deem appropriate.</p></div><p></p>

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