Videographer

We are searching for…

A videographer for the project entitled “Diwan” implemented in Wadi Khaled –Akkar, funded by Global Affairs Canada that aims to promote Inclusive Governance Mechanisms working with youth, women and local authorities.

The Videographer will be responsible for shooting, editing, and subtitling a documentary, aimed at highlighting Diwan’s contribution in establishing inclusive Governance mechanisms and initiating dialogue between stakeholders to address tensions between and within communities. The overarching idea behind the project is to increase the participation of the marginalized groups (Youth, women and refugees) in the decision making process within the newly established municipalities of Wadi Khaled, and to highlight the current situation of the neglected area.
The videographer will work closely with the Project Manager and Search’s Interim MENA Communication officer to ensure that the documentary is on-time, within budget, and deliver high-quality results. This includes planning, meetings, field visits to Wadi Khaled and sharing the raw footage.

Your contribution…

Under the coordination of the Project Manager, he/she will be responsible to:

• Work with the project’s team to identify “visual” people centered stories and ensure participants and communities buy-in;
• Work with the Project Manager to plan the shooting of the activities/meetings organized by Diwan;
• Capture the activities and participants’ stories using the best equipment possible;
• The change that impacted the participants and community through their engagement in the project;
• Edit the Documentary, highlighting the stories of the participants as a way to highlight project’s impact and relevance;
• Ensure timely shooting, editing, and delivery of the Documentary by coordinating with the project Manager;
• Provide insights on the best practices in videography;
• Use an ethical, context and conflict sensitive approach when dealing with the participants and their communities

You are… You meet the following qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in video production;
• University degree or at least 3 years of relevant field experience in a similar position.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic both oral and written

 
Skills

• Excellent proven shooting and editing skills;
• Experience in shooting with various camera and sound equipment;
• Experience in working with local and international organizations in various environments;
• Experience in developing and realizing video content about social change;