FilmAid International Production Coordinator Job in Kenya

About FilmAid: Since 1999, FilmAid has used the unique power of film to reach large numbers of people with critical information in a compelling visual format, overcoming language and literacy barriers. FilmAid uses films that are both educational and entertaining to draw audiences’ attention to subjects of vital concern to their health and well-being.

Working with other relief agencies and community leaders, FilmAid identifies emerging critical issues and develops appropriate film messages to help educate and inform. 

People of concern participate actively in the creation of these films, and the resulting pieces are widely distributed and screened throughout beneficiary communities. 

In this way, FilmAid is able to respond to an immediate, unmet need for locally relevant messaging. 

Through real collaboration, FilmAid’s community-based films support the work of other aid agencies and effectively address the issues and concerns of beneficiary communities. FilmAid also seeks to experiment with other media that can be used to achieve its stated goals

FilmAid is seeking to recruit a Production Coordinator with the general objective of the Control all program, technical, organizational and logistical aspects of FilmAid productions. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Examine and interpret program documents, generate work plans and develop and manage production budgets.
• Work directly with the location production teams to ensure quality and timely audio-visual and print products are realised.
• Generate production workflows and oversee general production management. 
• Ensure products generated meet industry quality standards
• Provide effective staff supervision and conduct regular appraisals to ensure maximum performance.
• Maintain a liaison with local authorities and community leadership regarding production activities.

Requirements:

• Must be of Kenyan nationality OR Must be eligible to work in Kenya. 
• Experience in TV or film (Radio/Audio and Print an added advantage). 
• In-depth understanding of the production process. 
• Experience/Understanding of community media messaging principles and practices.
• A good understanding of production budget management. 
• Experience supervising or leading or being part of a cross-functional production team.
• Excellent production equipment literacy. 
• Videograhy /Photography skills. 
• Post production skills especially on Mac editing environment. 
• Media training (film and print) skills. 
• Content management and distribution experience/skills. 
• Ready to work with minimal supervision with ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ready to work for long hours in a hardship area.
• Team player, excellent interpersonal, organizational, multitasking and communication skills.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.

How to apply:

Please email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references by 21st October 2012 to: jobskenya@filmaid.org.

Note that applicants who send letters of references, testimonials or any other documents apart from those requested will be automatically disqualified.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.