1. Context and justification

Colombia Diversa is a social organisation with more than two decades of experience in the defence and promotion of the rights of LGBTIQ+ people in Colombia. In recent years, through the area of Peace and Transitional Justice, the organisation has focused its work on contributing to peacebuilding by documenting violence against LGBTIQ+ people in the context of the armed conflict, representing their cases before judicial mechanisms, providing psychosocial support and creating processes of memory through cultural initiatives.

Within this framework, Colombia Diversa seeks to develop a podcast programme that contributes to making visible the stories of resistance of LGBTIQ+ people who are victims of violence. Specifically, to promote a narrative that recognises their experiences, strengthens collective memory, promotes empathy and contributes to the construction of a more just and inclusive society. For this reason, we imagine as an audience to the international community, academia, adults interested in peacebuilding and/or gender issues, as well as institutional decision-makers. 

2. Object of the call

Hire a consultant or creative team for the design, production and post-production of a six-episode podcast (30-40 minutes each) for the main platforms, telling, from a sensitive, narrative and journalistic approach, the stories of six LGBT people from Putumayo, Meta, Cauca and Tolima, which Colombia Diversa represents.

3. Scope of work

By the consultant:

• Proposing a narrative and sound line consistent with the project's objectives and Colombia Diversa's brand manual.
• Design musical complete (music, jingle, etc.).
• General schedule of activities with deliverables and reviews. 
• Developing the general concept of the podcast (name, format, tone, style) with the approval of the Colombia Diversa Communications team.
• Designing the narrative structure of the episodes (scripts, interviews, sound resources, etc.).
• Carrying out the recording, editing, mixing and mastering of the episodes.
• Deliver the final files ready for publication (audio + metadata).
• Be an active part of the dissemination process of each of the episodes. 

By Colombia Diversa:

• Approval of the editorial line and general narrative of the project.
• Supervision and accompaniment in the human rights and memory approach.
• Review and approval of scripts prior to filming.
• Final validation of delivered products.
• Facilitate contact with the protagonists or sources of information.
• Design of the graphic line of the podcast.

Collaborative work with follow-up meetings is expected.

4. Expected results / deliverables

• Calendar of associated activities.
• Teaser of between 30secs and 1.30min that includes clips from future episodes and the show's present.  
• 6 episodes of the podcast (30-40 min each).
• Concept document of the podcast (name, description, audience, focus).
• Scripts or escaletas approved by Colombia Diversa.
• Sound materials (music, effects, interviews).
• Master file and final versions in digital format.

5. Duration and timetable

• Home: December 2025.
• Delivery of concept and scripts: February 2026.
• Production and editing: March-May 2026.
• Final delivery: June 2026.

6. Profile of the consultant or team

• Proven experience in podcast production or narrative/documentary sound projects.
• Knowledge of or sensitivity to human rights, sexual and gender diversity issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate with editorial teams.
• Ideally, experience with stories of memory, justice or accompaniment of victims.
• Majority residence in Colombia. 

7. Technical and financial proposal

• Description of the narrative and sound proposal (tone, format, sound resources, narrative style).
• Proposed work plan and timetable.
• Budget. 
• Team composition and resumes.
• Portfolio of previous work (links or reference audios).

8. Intellectual property and rights:

• The podcast will be the property of Colombia Diversa, although the authorship of the consultant will be acknowledged.
• The consultant shall ensure that all material (music, sounds, voices) has authorised rights of use.
• Colombia Diversa shall have the power to approve content prior to publication.

9. Value:

   Approximately 30,000,000 to 35,000,000,000 million pesos. 

10. Evaluation criteria

• Quality and originality of the narrative proposal - 30%
• Team experience - 25%
• Relevance to the human rights and diversity approach - 20%
• Technical feasibility and timetable - 15%
• Budget - 10%

11. Dates and application procedure

• Opening date: 10 November. 
• Closing date: 21 November. 
• Communication of pre-selection for interview: 25 November.

For questions or to submit your technical and financial proposal, please contact us at the following e-mail address j.*******@*************sa.org.