Background
In the area of climate change UNDP and the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning (MoEPP) are implementing the project “Third National Communication to UNFCCC”. The main aim of the project is to strengthen the information base, analytical and institutional capacity of the key national institutions to integrate climate change priorities into country development strategies and relevant sector programs. Particular focus in the project implementation is put on carrying out an integrated cross-sectoral assessment of vulnerability and adaptation, particularly relations between the water resources sector/agriculture/health and disaster risk reduction (DRR), in the South-Eastern planning region.
Eligibility
- 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.
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.
Deadline: 26 May 2013
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