Request for Proposal: Event Management Agency / Theatre Group for the Awareness Campaign on internal Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, Dhaka Division

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is a global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. In Bangladesh, IJM has been operating since April 2025 in collaboration with the Bangladesh government to combat internal commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC).

The Awareness Campaign:

International Justice Mission Bangladesh is seeking services from highly acclaimed professional event management companies or theatre group of Bangladesh to support IJM’s awareness campaign events in Dhaka Division.

IJM Bangladesh in collaboration with Anirban (a survivor voice foundation) and government agencies intend to organize a community awareness campaign (October 2026 to February 2027) in various locations across Dhaka Division (Gazipur City Corporation, Tangail Sadar Upazila, Faridpur Sadar Upazila, Goalanda Upazila under Rajbari, and Dhaka City Corporation). The campaign will comprise of 50 community awareness sessions (Pot Song and Street Drama). IJM is expecting around 150-200 community people for each event. The campaign will prioritize community members and stakeholders who can contribute directly to the prevention and identification of CSEC and child trafficking. The key target groups will include -

• Parents and caregivers;
• Community leaders and influential persons;
• Adolescents and young people;
• Teachers and representatives of educational institutions;
• Members of Counter Trafficking Committee (CTC);
• Firsthand responders of CSEC cases and relevant service providers; and
• Local administration and government officials.

The program will run in 1-2 locations per day in courtyard/playground/ educational institution’s premises, working in collaboration with community leaders and Government officials. The events will follow the similar format in all locations.

Key Objectives for the Event Management Firm or Theatre Group:

IJM requires a professional event management company or theatre to deliver the following objectives for this program:

• Develop and finalize the script for pot song and drama shows as part of awareness campaign on CSEC.
• Design, plan, and execute the 50 events with pot song and street drama shows in collaboration with IJM and its partners.
• Ensure all the necessary logistics to deliver the shows/events as part of awareness campaign.
• Ensure quality documentation and reporting of the campaign with the information of total coverage, quality photo and videography.

Key Deliverables:

Key Message and Script Development and Finalization: The event management firm will develop the key messages for pot song and script for the street drama in collaboration with IJM. The key messages have to be articulated effectively both in Bangla and English. The messaging will highlight the nature and factors of internal Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC), modes of deception, methods to report the crime to law enforcement authorities including the government hotline numbers (1098 and 999), legal provisions including punishment and penalties for commercial sexual exploitation of children, and the provisions of government support for internal CSEC victims. IJM will appreciate creative ideas that are presented to ensure high recall value of the content.

Execution of the Events with Staging Street Drama and Pot Song: The firm will provide a theatre team consisting of team coordinator, theatre director, and 7-8 experienced theatre actors to organize and execute 50 events consisting of Pot Song and Street Drama segments based on the finalized script on internal CSEC. The team should be multi-talented and have experience in understanding issues related to human trafficking and internal CSEC.

All the shows will be delivered within 5 months (October 2026 to January 2027) at different locations of IJM’s working areas under Dhaka Division (Gazipur City Corporation, Tangail Sadar Upazila, Faridpur Sadar Upazila, Goalanda Upazila under Rajbari, and Dhaka City Corporation) in consultation with the IJM team. There will be 2 shows in each sub-district/district in every month, which means 10 events in every month.

Logistic Management and Delivery: The firm will develop a key logistics management plan and execute it to carry out the daily operations of the campaign. This will require a set of portable items including but not limited to the following-

Stage Decoration: A raised platform (height-1.5 ft; Length – 10 ft; Width – 12 ft) with shed will be used, very simple and minimal decoration will be maintained.

Sound System and Miking: A functional sound system for the show will be in place. The sound system should include 1 pair soundbox, 1 horn speaker (mike) with battery for announcement, 5-6 microphones with 4 stand and 2 cordless, and a generator as power supply.

The firm will ensure the announcement of the show through miking at least one hour before staging the drama, for 30 minutes around the location.

Sitting Arrangement: The firm will ensure the sitting arrangement with necessary logistics for 200 – 250 audience members. 100 chairs will be arranged for elderly persons, pregnant women, government officials, community leaders and persons with disabilities. 2 floor mats will be provided to accommodate 100-150 persons. The sitting area should be tented to protect the audience from sunlight.

Documentation and Reporting: The event management firm must provide a minimum of 5 quality photographs and 1 short video of 1–2 minutes for each show. In addition, the firm will produce and provide a 3–4 minute summary video of the awareness campaign.

The firm will submit a monthly accomplishment report with the details of participants and stakeholders along with media coverage. At the end of the campaign, the firm will also submit a final report on the awareness campaign.

Expertise or Specialised Knowledge/Experience Required:

• Minimum of 10-15 years in professional in event management.
• Proven track record of working with NGOs and development sector to deliver effective community level events.
• An expertise of co-ordinating and executing flagship events.
• Proven track record of staging street drama for awareness raising on child protection and trafficking.

The Content of the Proposal:

The interested firm/agency are requested to submit their proposal having at least the following information-

• Background
• Understanding of the assignment
• List of similar activities completed by the applicants
• Proposed timeline of the project (including the drafting of script, staging the pot song and street drama, and reporting)
• Financial breakdown

Key Documents to Submit by the Interested Agency/Firm:

• Organization/Agency/Firm Profile
• Copy of Registration Certificate/Trade Licence
• Copy of TAX & VAT Certificate
• Bank Account Information
• Copy of Experience Certificate (If any)

Payment Terms and Conditions:

The payment terms will comply with IJM payment policy. VAT/TAX will be deducted as per GOB rules against each payment.

Expected Timeline and Application Process:

• Interested agencies or firms need to submit their proposal by September 24, 2026, through email: [email protected]
• The finalised agency or firm will need to finalize ideation, planning, script development and all creative designs by October 05, 2026.

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding

Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate's value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.