Equipment Consultant at FilmAid International in Kenya
About FilmAid:
Since 1999, FilmAid has used the unique power of film to reach large numbers of people with critical information in a compelling visual format, overcoming language and literacy barriers. FilmAid uses films that are both educational and entertaining to draw audiences’ attention to subjects of vital concern to their health and well-being.
Working with other relief agencies and community leaders, FilmAid identifies emerging critical issues and develops appropriate film messages to help educate and inform. People of concern participate actively in the creation of these films, and the resulting pieces are widely distributed and screened throughout beneficiary communities. In this way, FilmAid is able to respond to an immediate, unmet need for locally relevant messaging. Through real collaboration, FilmAid’s community-based films support the work of other aid agencies and effectively address the issues and concerns of beneficiary communities. FilmAid also seeks to experiment with other media that can be used to achieve its stated goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct an extensive equipment needs study for FilmAid and recommend equipment suited for FilmAid’s work and working environments
- Advise FilmAid on appropriate equipment to use for screening and production purposes
- Identify credible and authorized dealers for the equipment identified in the needs assessment exercise
- Review and advice on FilmAid equipment procurement procedures
- Review and advice on FilmAid equipment storage and movement tracking systems
- Review and advice equipment coding and inventory management system
- Establish a relationship between FilmAid and authorized equipment dealers for purposes of getting bargains and service
- Introduce FilmAid staff to regular research on audio-visual equipment developments and trends that keep them updated on these
- Develop equipment maintenance protocols and train appropriate staff on these
- Train and mentor field based equipment managers
- Train field staff on screening set-up and understanding of picture projection and sound quality in different set-ups
- Develop equipment disposal procedures for FilmAid programs
Requirements:
- Must be of Kenyan nationality OR Must be eligible to work in Kenya.
- At least 3 years working experience in equipment management and maintenance.
- Technical background; Diploma in equipment or electronics related background. Working experience in sound engineering would be an added advantage.
- Good communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of audio – visual equipment
- Excellent understanding of sound dynamics in outdoor screenings
- Excellent training skills
- Basic equipment troubleshooting skills
- Very good Information Technology (hardware & software) skills
- Ready to work with minimal supervision with ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ready to work for long hours in a hardship area.
- Team player, excellent interpersonal, organizational, multitasking and communication skills.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
How to apply:
Please email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references by 21st October 2012 to: jobskenya@filmaid.org.
Note that applicants who send letters of references, testimonials or any other documents apart from those requested will be automatically disqualified.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
