Docuseries Storyteller/ Scriptwriter at African Development Solutions

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya African Development Solutions (Adeso) Full time

Adeso is a humanitarian and development organization that is changing the way people think about and deliver aid in Africa.


CONSULTANCY PURPOSE

The Storyteller will lead the conceptualization of the documentary series, acting as the main point of contact for storylines and the production of scripts for a reel and at least two episodes.

They will manage and work closely with Adeso's Executive Director, Director of Consulting and Learning and the Research Coordinator who will present topics to be covered in the docuseries.

Currently, the shooting is already ongoing but there is a need for someone creative to translate the content that largely covers political and economic issues into a compelling simple storyline.


SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

Adeso is looking for a consultant who can:
Participate in weekly team calls and strategy sessions
Review the content on aid, debt crisis, food sovereignty, global governance, etc and advise on the storyline
Develop storylines and scripts for various topics to be shot
Turn political, social and economic content into a compelling storyline.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
Review interview footage and research to help deliver a storyline
Deliver a storyline and script for a reel and two episodes
Finalized script on a reel and two episodes

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Educational experience in a related area such as literature, film
Strong writing skills
Understanding of political and economic issues
Interest in decolonization
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to coordinate activities of parties throughout the production process
Communicating major production changes with the Adeso team
Monitoring the process after production to ensure that details are accurately captured and deadlines are met
Strong project management skills
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