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Oxfam, a global organization dedicated to ending poverty and inequality, is seeking a qualified media professional or company for a short-term consultancy in Harare. The selected…
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Oxfam, a global organization dedicated to ending poverty and inequality, is seeking a qualified media professional or company for a short-term consultancy in Harare. The selected specialist will produce a high-definition documentary film and a collection of high-resolution photographs for the Empowering and Safeguarding Girls' Rights through Education project implemented in Zimbabwe and Malawi. This initiative focuses on expanding educational access, fostering life skills, and dismantling harmful social norms that…
Job Description
Oxfam, a global organization dedicated to ending poverty and inequality, is seeking a qualified media professional or company for a short-term consultancy in Harare. The selected specialist will produce a high-definition documentary film and a collection of high-resolution photographs for the Empowering and Safeguarding Girls' Rights through Education project implemented in Zimbabwe and Malawi. This initiative focuses on expanding educational access, fostering life skills, and dismantling harmful social norms that hinder girls, particularly those affected by poverty, early marriage, teenage pregnancy, and gender-based violence. The visual assets and narratives will highlight milestone achievements, participant testimonials, community leadership, economic empowerment efforts, and menstrual hygiene interventions. The materials will serve as accountability reporting tools, advocacy assets, and public awareness resources.
The assignment follows a participatory methodology and must be completed within a 15-day timeframe. The selected service provider must supply their own state-of-the-art filming equipment, while Oxfam will manage transport logistics and facilitate introductions with project participants and stakeholders. All captured media remains the exclusive property of Oxfam. Candidates must comply strictly with safeguarding principles, as the assignment involves direct engagement with children and young people. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis until the deadline of October 30, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Produce a high-quality documentary film and comprehensive photography package highlighting project outcomes
- Capture stories regarding educational transformation, economic independence, skills training, and social norm shifts
- Gather time-stamped English video interview transcripts alongside structured individual and environmental portrait photos
- Collaborate using a participatory approach incorporating local implementing teams, rights holders, learners, and district stakeholders
- Adhere strictly to Oxfam safeguarding guidelines and ethical content-gathering practices during direct engagement with minors
Requirements
- Hold at least a bachelor degree in media studies, communication, or a related field
- Demonstrate a minimum of five years of professional experience in videography, photography, and documentary production
- Possess state-of-the-art, high-definition filming and photography equipment
- Provide a USD bank account
- Maintain valid business or professional registration certificates with relevant authorities
- Submit a technical proposal, an itemized equipment list, a budget, and a portfolio with traceable references
Qualifications
- Extensive background in creating development-focused short films and documentaries for local and international audiences
- Demonstrated prior experience with similar documentary work providing an added advantage
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the duration of this assignment?
The assignment must be completed within a timeframe of 15 days.
Does Oxfam provide filming equipment for this role?
No, Oxfam will neither purchase nor provide any equipment. The service provider must supply all necessary high-definition gear.
What are the submission requirements for interested applicants?
Applicants must submit a technical proposal of up to 5 pages including methodology, an itemized equipment list, a budget specifying payment terms, and a portfolio with traceable references.
What is the application deadline?
The closing date for receiving applications is October 30, 2026, and submissions are assessed on a rolling basis.
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