Job Vacancies at Restless Development Tanzania

Position: Media (documentary) Consultant

CLOSING DATE: 30th August (midnight)

LOCATION: Tanzania

VISA REQUIREMENTS: Must have the right to work in the UK

START DATE: As soon as possible

ABOUT RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT
We know young people have the power to solve the challenges we face in our world, but they are being sidelined. We are the agency that works with young people so they can lead in solving those challenges. Whether that means supporting communities to end child marriage or prevent HIV, we work with young people to change their lives and the lives of people in their communities. Our programmes are genuinely life-changing, but can’t do any of this without talented, creative individuals at every level of our organisation.

ABOUT the role

The Consultant will be responsible for the following deliverables:

1. Presenting a script and a story-board to the management before starting filming the stories

The consultant will be needed to submit a story layout to the management team for getting approval from the leadership team.
2. Capturing and documenting successful stories from youth-led groups

It is expected that the consultant will be responsible for making rapid field visits to collect inspiring stories from some selected and pre-listed groups of young people who have been working in various projects focused on livelihood improvement.

3. Producing promotional video content.

A consultant will have to produce an eye-catching short video that does not exceed 60 seconds to spark viewers’ interests to watch a longer version of the story.

4. Recording stories and producing short documentaries in high definition formats.

Stories of young leaders/change makers will be kept in audio and video formats detailing the impact they have brought to their families and communities at large.

5. Produced a detailed report

A consultant will be required to formulate a well-written report showing the challenges encountered in the field, the success of the activity and the key recommendations for future improvement of the livelihood projects and for capturing learnings.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Restless Development invites applications from Consultants able to demonstrate the following skills,
knowledge , and experience:
Essential:
● A consultant is expected to have at least 2 years of experience in producing short format films, news
and mini-documentaries watching stories which are impactful and inspiring from a trusted youth-led
organization.
● Credible technical capacity. A consultant is supposed to own high-quality tools and equipments for
better production of the video content. (IT IS A MUST)
● A consultant should be proficient in Swahili and English language

Desired:
● Experience in working for a well trusted, transparent and accountable news agency.
● Experience in graphic design

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are to submit CV and Cover Letter, outlining their suitability for the role and motivation for applying. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview and asked to submit 2–3 examples of similar pieces of work.
Please send applications to jobstanzania@restlessdevelopment.org by 30th August midnight

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RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
We seek to recruit, retain and develop staff from all sectors of the community and will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.