Job Description

Position: Film Fellowship Project Officer
Location: Harare
Closing Date: (24 June 2024)
About
Join one of Africa's leading creative organizations! We are looking for a talented Project Officer who will
run the Film Fellowship initiative on a day-to-day basis, mentor young filmmakers and provide creative
input to the film mentorship and production project. The individual will report to the Program Lead. The
individual will need to be skilled in project management, have good interpersonal skills and be passionate
about film. A background in film and/ or TV production is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Description:
Project Management
• Coordinate the Film Fellowship Project.
• Identify, oversee and manage the Film Fellowship mentees.
• Oversee editorial policy for videos and films for publication on Film Fellowship platforms.
• Oversee and manage all Film training.
• Building and maintaining a network of filmmakers and mentors.
• Coordinate the Film Fellowship social media presence and content strategy.
• Coordinate trainings, mini-film festivals and outreach programmes.
• Plan capacity building and trainings for Film Fellowship mentees.
• Plan the conceptualization and roll out of the Film Fellowship project.
• Innovate and initiate new video content for Film Fellowship.
• Organise focus group discussions to establish needs and baselines.
• Liaise with relevant local authorities.
• Meeting with the Operations Director for advice on project planning and monitoring.
• Manage personnel, interns and resource people.
• Ensure the successful hosting of events.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of the Film Fellowship project.
• Compile a final report on the project.
• Assist in fundraising and proposal writing for the organization.
• Create and implement project monitoring frameworks, indicators, targets, data collection tools,
M&E plans.
• Timeously provide monthly and quarterly reports on all activities, outputs, and relevant outcome
indicators to the Arts4Change Programme Lead
Press, Marketing & Social Media
• Devise and manage a social media strategy that enhances the profile of the project and utilise all
digital platforms.
• Managing all Film Fellowship online platforms.
• Assist in designing graphics and publicity materials.
• Increase online audiences via all social media platforms.
• Develop and increase online audience database .
• Create copy for Press Releases for local and national media and build on media contact-list.
• Keep an archive of press cuttings, adverts clippings and press photos.
• Organize specific promotional events such as press launches & media competitions.
• Manage media campaigns to support the effective promotion of the Film Fellowship Project and
its activities.
• Represent the organization at events, conferences, and other business development
opportunities.
Fundraising:
• Maximize sustainability through sponsorship, fundraising and PR activities
• Draft and submit proposals for funding for key project costs and institutional costs

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in film, Project Management or Arts & Humanities, or a related field from a reputable
tertiary institution. Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience in a similar position within the arts sector and creative industries. Must be based in Harare or willing to move to Harare.
Key Skills & Competencies:
• Strong project management skills.
• Comprehensive Film Portfolio.
• Ability to carry spear head filming processes from Preproduction to Postproduction.
• Understanding of editing software/Filming Equipment/scripting.
• Ability to converse in more than 1 National language.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reporting and documentation skills.
• Experience working with grassroots film students.
• Experience running a film festival.
• Networking Skills
• Understanding of Social Justice Issues in Zimbabwe.
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to project team members.

How to Apply

To apply
Interested candidates who meet the job requirements should forward a Cover Letter and CV with subject
title “Project Officer” to [email protected] no later than Monday 24 June 2024.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.