Documentary Video Director Job at USAID-Funded Project - Nigeria

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Job Title: Documentary Video Director

Location: Bauchi, Nigeria

Organisation: USAID-Funded Project – Nigeria

Sector: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)

Alternative Job Title: Consultant

Background: A USAID-funded project in northern Nigeria aimed at strengthening state and local government capacity to deliver basic education services by addressing key issues in the management, sustainability and oversight of basic education as well as increasing access of orphans and vulnerable children to basic education and services such as health information and counseling.

Qualification and Skill Set:

•   Minimum of a first degree in Film and TV, Dramatic Arts or Communication Arts.

•   Minimum of 10 years experience working in the TV or movie industry in screenplay, editing and directing roles.

•   Demonstrable screenplay experience.

•   At least five years experience directing feature films, TV series or documentaries.

•   Experience in post production scripting and digital editing.

•   Possess or have access to high definition video crew, on-location equipment and post production studio.

•   Attention to detail and outstanding editing and direction.

Objectives:

•   Translate project accomplishments and success stories into a short, captivating 30 minute documentary for public audience

•   Direct field shooting and field video interviews of project audiences, teachers, pupils, state partners and communities.

•   Produce a 30 minute video documentary in HD that narrates the project story through impacted persons.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified? Apply with a cover letter and CV as single Word or PDF file addressed to "Chief of Party".

Candidates may be expected to attend an interview in Bauchi at their own expense.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Females as well as Indigenes of Bauchi and Sokoto States who qualify for this position are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 25th February, 2013.

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