Photographer/Videographer, Tajikistan; ACAT

Background:

The USAID-funded Agribusiness Competitiveness Activity in Tajikistan (ACAT) supports agribusinesses to diversify product lines, leverage promising domestic and international market opportunities and contribute to a competitive, inclusive, and resilient agricultural sector. ACAT uses a market-driven, private sector-led approach to stimulate economic growth, increase employment, and improve livelihoods by enhancing the competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises in 13 districts in the Khatlon region. On ACAT, Making Cents provides cross-cutting technical assistance to mainstream women and youth's engagement in the agribusiness sector.

To highlight successful cases of inclusion within the sector, Making Cents is developing a photo book and three supplementary mini docuseries featuring diverse stories of women engaged in agribusiness in Khatlon region. The photo book and docuseries will be distributed to key ACAT stakeholders, such as grantees, donors, and government officials.

Objective:

The Consultant will serve as the Photographer and Videographer for this activity, working closely with a Documentarian/Script Writer and the ACAT team to capture the stories of fifteen prominent women entrepreneurs working in the agribusiness sector and develop their stories into the photo book and three mini docuseries.

Tasks and Deliverables:

Produce at least 10 high-resolution, edited photographs in JPG format of each woman entrepreneur for publication in a photobook
Produce three short videos of up to three minutes each, in Tajik with English subtitles and in full HD format (1920X1080), that tell the story of women agricultural entrepreneurs in Tajikistan. The consultant will be responsible for:
- Filming
- Narrator/Newscaster
- Sound recording
- Sound correction
- Frame selection
- Editing
- Color correction
- Digital design and graphics
- Pre-production
- Post-production

Work Location and Schedule:

Work will take place in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, with frequent trips to Bokhtar, complying with local COVID-19 restrictions and safety protocols. Making Cents will provide transportation, lodging, and per diem during field trips. The anticipated timeline for this scope of work will be February – August 2022.

Position Requirements:

Citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan
Fluent in Tajik, and working proficiency in English preferred
Demonstrated training and experience in digital media production; photography; videography; visualization; film, video, and photographic arts; etc.
Experience capturing candid, dynamic photos and videos in indoor and outdoor settings
Access to and thorough knowledge of professional photography equipment (professional lighting, tripods, microphones, mini-rails, sliders, etc.)
Proficiency with photo-editing software and portfolio creation
Ability to collaborate with the Documentarian/Script Writer and ACAT staff to create cohesive, professionally produced media
Ability to direct inexperienced models and subjects during photoshoots

To Apply:

Applicants should submit:

A copy of their resume
Examples from their portfolio of work

online through “Join Our Team” under the Contact section of www.makingcents.com. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. The dealine for submission of applications is January 31, 2022.

Making Cents International is a results-driven small business founded on the principles of social entrepreneurship. Since our founding in 1999, we have been fostering human potential and promoting economic opportunities for disadvantaged populations around the world. We have implemented more than 130 projects in over 60 countries to date and are a trusted partner to the public- and private-sector clients who benefit from our expertise and broad industry exposure.

Making Cents International is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.