Creative Content Creator

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Creative Content Creator

BACKGROUND

MEDA is an international economic development organization whose mission is to create business solutions to poverty. Founded in 1953 by a group of business professionals MEDA partners with the poor to start or grow small and medium-sized businesses in developing regions around the world.

MEDA implements theResilience and Inclusion through Investment for SustainableAgrikultura(RIISA)Project which aims to strengthen inclusive climate-resilient and sustainable market systems in the cacao sector in the Philippines. The project integrates gender equality social inclusion environmental sustainability and good governance across all interventions.

Effective communication is critical to documenting project progress sharing results engaging stakeholders and meeting donor visibility and reporting requirements.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Support the RIISA Projects communications and visibility requirements by developing compelling digital visual and multimedia content that:

• Communicates project activities results and impact;

• Engages key stakeholders including cacao market system actors smallholder farmers partner institutions and government agencies;

• Promotes best practices related to gender equality social inclusion environmental stewardship climate change mitigation and good governance; and

• Ensures compliance with MEDA branding standards and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) visibility guidelines.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Creative Content Creator (the Contractor) willbe responsible fordeveloping content materials aligned with the projects communications plan and annual priorities. The Contractor will work closely with the RIISA Project Team to design produce anddisseminatecontent acrossappropriate digitalplatforms.

The scope of work includes but is not limited to:

• Development of social media digital and video-based content;

• Recommendation of effective content formats and delivery strategies for targeted audiences;

• Support to stakeholder engagement and knowledge-sharing initiatives;

• Documentation of project activities events and outcomes;

• Ensuring consistent messaging ethical storytelling and donor visibility across all outputs.
  

Target audiences include cacao industry market system actors smallholder farmers cooperatives agribusinesses partner organizations financial institutions and relevant government agencies.

KEY TASK AND DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall deliver the following output-based tasks and deliverablesbased on RIISAs existing knowledge management products:

1. Social Media Content Calendar A monthly content calendar outlining schedules themes captions and hashtags aligned with RIISA Project activities;
2. Social Media Posts Creation of engaging and visually appealing posts for relevant platforms including the RIISA Official Facebook page;
3. Content Review and Research Review of RIISA Project reference materials to ensure accuracy consistency and alignment of messaging;
4. Video Scripts Development of scripts for video content including introductions key messages and calls to action;
5. Storyboards Preparation of visual storyboards outlining video scenes shots and transitions;
6. Video Content Production Creation and editing of RIISA Projectimpact storiesusing existing materials;
7. Infographics Design of visually engaging infographics presenting project data keymessagesand impact stories
8. Animated and Motion Graphics Development of animated or motion graphics to enhance digital and video content;
9. Livestream Content Planning and execution of live-streamed sessions (e.g. Facebook Live) for events or announcements;
10. Photography Capture of high-quality photographs during project activities and events;
11. Caption Writing and Copywriting Development of engagingaccurate and audience-appropriate captions and short-form copy;
12. Branding and Visual Identity Compliance Ensuring all content adheres to MEDA and RIISA branding guidelines and GAC visibility requirements;
13. Final Content Submission Submission of final copies (digital and hard copies whenrequired) of all content produced under the contract as part of the Contractors final report.
    

DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The contract will be for a period oftwelve (12) months3 person days per week commencing on April 1 2026 with the possibility of extension subject to performance and project requirements.

REPORTING AND COORDINATION

The Creative Content Creator will report to theImpact and Knowledge Management Lead.Regular coordination meetings will be held to review progressalign onpriorities and provide feedback on deliverables.

All outputs shall besubmittedto MEDA for review and approval prior to publication or dissemination.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Marketing Multimedia Arts Development Studies or a related field;

• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in content creation digital communications or multimedia production;

• Strong writing and storytelling skills in English; knowledge of Filipino is an advantage;

• Demonstrated experience managing or producing content for social media platforms;

• Proficiencyin basic graphic design and video editing tools (e.g. Canva Adobe Creative SuiteCapCutor similar).

Preferred:

• Experience working with NGOs donor-funded projects or development organizations;

• Familiarity with gender equality social inclusion agriculture climate change or ESG-related communications;

• Experience in field documentation including photo and video storytelling;
• Knowledge of social media analytics and audience engagement strategies.

Ethical Standards and Confidentiality

The Contractor shallobserveethical standards in content creation including informed consent respectful representation of beneficiaries and data privacy. All materials produced under this assignment shallremainthe property of MEDA and may not be used or distributed without prior written consent.

Application Requirements

Interested applicants or firms are invited tosubmit:

• A cover letter expressing interest and relevant experience;

• A portfolio or samples ofpreviouscontent work (digital video or social media);

• A proposed professional fee or financial proposal;

• A curriculum vitae or company profile if applicable.

Applications should besubmittedtoon or beforeFeb. 21 2026.

MEDA welcomes and encourages applications from all genders backgrounds religions cultures nationalities and abilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in the selection process.

Required Experience:

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