UNDP JOBS NATIONAL CONSULTANT FOR PREPARATION OF SCENARIO AND PRODUCTION OF THREE SHORT DOCUMENTARIES – CLIMATE TESTIMONIALS: FEMALE STORIES

Duties and Responsibilities


- Develop draft concepts for three documentaries, having in mind the main message that should be conveyed: climate change is reality, it’s happening now and it affects us all and we should all learn how to adapt to these changes.
- Identify 3 women that will tell their real life testimonials on how they witnesses/observed climate change, how it affected them and what have they done to adapt. It is preferable these women to be at different age, religion, live in different parts of the country etc.
- Identify the most suitable locations for filming
- Prepare a detailed script for the three documentaries.
- Record (film) the climate testimonials (three short awareness raising videos) on various locations in the country
- Ensure production of high-quality documentaries (in a final version of app.3-5 minutes) in one of the following formats: DV, DV CAM, Beta format, or better.  TV broadcast-quality equipment shall be used suitable for both exterior and interior filming in any of the formats specified above.
- Edit the recorded material and produce draft version of the documentaries in consultation with the Project Manager, UNDP Communications Officer and relevant staff from the Public Communication Office of the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning
- Arrange voice over and synchronization
- Arrange subtitles (in English).  Transcripts of the final version of the documentaries should be translated into English (translation has to be approved by UNDP Communications Officer);
- Provide original/Royalty free music
- Develop graphics (opening and closing sequence, signatures))
- Produce final versions of three climate testimonials in two formats: one for TV broadcasting and one for internet.



Required Skills and Experience

- BSc in the thematic areas relevant to the assignment (e.g. Dramaturgy, Directing); Advanced degree shall be a strong asset
- Minimum 6 years of professional experience in development of documentary videos. International experience (like cooperation with international TV houses/festivals etc.)  shall be considered as an asset
- At least 3 (three) documentaries developed. Nominations on festivals/Awards for already produced documentaries shall be considered as an asset.
- The climate testimonials shall be filmed on Macedonian language, but subtitle shall be prepared in the English language.



Deadline 26th May 2013
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