Subcontract: Documentary Film Producer and Cinematographer

Job Description

The role

PROSPERA is seeking an experienced, Indonesian documentary film producer/cinematographer to showcase women’s experiences of running small and micro-businesses in Jakarta; the challenges they face in obtaining business licences, accessing finance and training; and the changes that they have experienced as consequence of recent policy reforms on ease of doing business. The entire film production – writing, filming, editing, voicing/narration, subtitling etc. - should be done by the contractor, delivering a final ready-to-release product.

The Contractor (Documentary Film Producer and Cinematographer) will:

• Produce a documentary which is moving and motivational, told mainly from the perspective of women entrepreneurs, with interviews and inputs from decision makers and DKI Jakarta staff.
• The film should be produced in Indonesian (with English substitutes), at highest market quality standards, high-definition, fast paced and colourful, with clean stylistic touches. The total running time should be around 5-7 minutes.
• The entire film production - i.e. writing, filming, editing, voicing/narration etc. - should be done by the contractor, delivering a final ready-to-air product in broadcast standards and in HD technology format 16:9. The entire development and production process will be closely monitored by Prospera staff. This includes continuous review, comments and thematic inputs.
• Prospera is the Executive Producer of the film and has the “final cut” of the film as well as creative, editorial and technical direction of the film

Please copy paste this link to access the Terms of Reference detailing responsibilities and selection criteria: https://www.cardno.com/media/4137/ar7-prospera-tor_documentaryfilmmaker_rev_20march.pdf

About you

Your organisation will possess strong qualifications and experience in documentary film production.

The Selection Criteria includes:

1. Minimum of five years of documented work experience in the area of film/reportage/documentary writing, producing, directing and editing. The contractor must supply links to work samples demonstrating relevant previous productions in addition to two verifiable references from previous clients.
2. Experience making documentaries on women’s lives will be strongly favoured.
3. Access to high quality filming, light, sound and editing equipment.
4. Ability to operate under strict time limits and apply high production and technical standards for the purpose of maintaining high level of professionalism;
5. A native Indonesian speaker based in Jakarta with a good command of written and spoken English.

About the program

Prospera is a partnership facility between the Government of Australia (through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) and the Government of Indonesia. It aims to foster strong, sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Indonesia. Commencing from 1 March 2018, Prospera is a planned five-year investment that draws together the former Government Partnership Fund (GPF) and Australia Indonesia Partnership for Economic Governance (AIPEG). Prospera will be responsive to the needs of a wide range of agencies in the Indonesian government, covering six engagement areas:

(i) Markets – improving product and factor market efficiency;

(ii) Finance – delivering financial stability and development;

(iii) Spending – improving the quality, delivery efficiency, and access to public services;

(iv) Revenue – mobilising revenues without unduly impeding private activity;

(v) Public Sector Reform – strengthening economic institutions; and

(vi) Economics & Inclusion – providing analysis to boost the evidence for economic policy.

How to apply

We welcome your interest as an individual or as an organisation in joining the Prospera team. Apply by sending an application letter outlining the organisations interest and experience, a summary of the organisations past experience and an organisational profile or by sending your resume and covering letter if you are an individual, with the reference number #019 Documentary Film Producer and Cinematographer to recruitment@prospera.or.id. Applications must be received by 5pm (Jakarta time) on Friday, 29 March 2019. Applications not containing a response to the selection criteria may not be considered.

About Cardno

We are a global provider of integrated professional services which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has more than 70 years’ experience in designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs.

Notice to recruitment agencies: Please note that Cardno does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or recruitment agencies.

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About the Organization

About Cardno

We are a global provider of integrated professional services which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has more than 70 years’ experience in designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs.

Notice to recruitment agencies:

Please note that Cardno does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or recruitment agencies.