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Westerwelle Startup Haus Tunis

The Westerwelle Foundation for International Understanding with headquarters in Berlin, Germany is a non-profit organization. The foundation was established in 2013 by Dr. Guido Westerwelle, former German Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Ralph Dommermuth, CEO and Founder of United Internet AG.

Our work aims to boost digital transformation in emerging countries and create a spill-over effect that includes strengthening transparency and integrity measures within private and public sector institutions. To achieve this, the Westerwelle Foundation actively scouts entrepreneurs who are able to create digital sustainable solutions which could be implemented in various social and economic areas.

The Westerwelle Foundation manages entrepreneurship hubs called “Westerwelle Startup Haus” in select locations to support start-up ecosystems and entrepreneurs. Each hub runs entrepreneurship support programs on sector- and stage-specific topics. In addition, the Westerwelle Young Founders Program is a Berlin-based fellowship that supports 50 entrepreneurs from emerging markets to attain international investment and growth.

In March 2016, the Westerwelle Foundation opened its first Startup Haus in the city center of Tunis. The WSHT offers co-working space, private offices, meeting rooms, a multifunctional event space and advisory services for startups. Additionally, WSHT hosts regular workshops and networking events to facilitate knowledge exchange and community building.

Program Description

STRIDE Acceleration Program is a 8-month supported by the Special initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition” -Invest for Jobs of the German federal ministry for Economic cooperation and Development and implemented by the Digital Transformation Program of the GIZ Tunisia in partnership with the Westerwelle Foundation. The program aims to empower 60 Tunisian startups by providing a unique platform to navigate the complexities of international market expansion.

Throughout the duration of the program, 60 digital Tunisian startups will undergo a training to prepare them for international expansion. 15 selected startups will access support in building their international profile through conducting thorough market research, evaluating factors such as the target market’s size, competition, consumer behavior, cultural nuances, regulatory requirements, and infrastructure.  After developing a clear market entry strategy and a careful planning and resources, 5 startups will be selected based on the solidity of their international business model, market fit, and expansion plan, to expand to an African country among the list of countries that the program offers. Leveraging its strong presence in Africa, the Westerwelle Foundation will fully mobilize its offices, local teams, network of experts and entrepreneurs not only to enable the legal creation of Tunisian startups in these markets, but also to create partnerships and enter the selected new markets through concrete sales and investments.

Scope of work :

General objective:

We are seeking experienced consultants to conceptualize, create, and produce a podcast that aligns with the goals of the STRIDE Acceleration Program. The podcast should effectively convey key themes related to entrepreneurship and aims to demystify it.

Location

All podcast creation activities will occur in Tunis at the offices of Westerwelle Foundation Startup Haus, with coordination and collaboration facilitated through physical and virtual meetings. The production site will be selected based on the recommendation of the selected consultant and the Westerwelle foundation Team.

Timeline

Podcast production is expected to be completed by May 2024

Role of the Westerwelle Foundation Startup Haus 

Throughout the consultancy, WSHT will monitor the planning and progress of the sessions with the consultant as well as the founders.

Consultant/ firm/ profile 

The consultant must fulfil the following criteria: 

• 5+ years’ experience in podcast conceptualization and production.
• Expertise in conveying complex business concepts effectively.
• Strong storytelling and scriptwriting skills.
• Ability to tailor content for diverse audiences.
• Fluency in Arabic & English is mandatory.

Deliverables

The consultant must deliver the following:

• Fully produced podcast episodes.
• Final scripts and transcripts.
• A comprehensive report summarizing the podcast’s impact, successes, challenges, and recommendations for future episodes.
• 3 TikTok short per episode covering highlights, hooks and bloopers. 

Evaluation Criteria 

The consultants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in podcast creation and storytelling.
• A detailed methodology and work plan for podcast conceptualization and production.
• A competitive financial offer.

Selection Procedure

The offers will be processed and selected according to the budget allocated to this mission by the project and the efficiency criteria related to the technical and financial offer and in accordance with the evaluation criteria.

We will notify you once you are accepted for an initial interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Offer submission

Please send your application through this ZOHO link https://zfrmz.eu/WopxPA20c7eyiMxd8ZK3  and make sure to share useable link for your application document or by email to Tunis@westerwell.haus  specifying Stride Podcast Creation the subject line: 

The deadline to apply is 9/3/2024.

The application folder must contain the following documents:

• A CV
• A technical offer
• A financial offer