About the Job
Organization: Ethiopian Media Women Association (EMWA)
Position: Video Documentation Consultant
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deadline: November 7, 2025
Duration: 4 weeks (Contract-based)
Background
The Ethiopian Media Women Association (EMWA) is a pioneering organization dedicated to empowering women in media, promoting ethical journalism, and advancing gender equity across Ethiopia.
EMWA seeks to produce a professionally crafted documentary video that captures the impact, stories, and strategic direction of its programs—especially those centered on media literacy, trauma-informed journalism, and mentorship for women journalists.
Objective of the Assignment
To produce a high-quality, engaging, and visually compelling video that documents EMWA’s initiatives, showcases their impact, and serves as a strategic communication tool for advocacy, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement.
Scope of Work
Pre-Production
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Develop story concept and treatment
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Conduct research, scriptwriting, and narrative outline
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Handle filming logistics, scheduling, and location planning
Production
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Film interviews and testimonials from staff, beneficiaries, and partners
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Capture institutional activities, events, and archival footage
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Filming location: Addis Ababa
Post-Production
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Edit and finalize storytelling
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Add motion graphics, branding, and subtitles
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Manage sound design, music, and color grading
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Deliver final master video (10–15 minutes long)
Key Deliverables
| Deliverable | Specification |
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| Inception Report | Includes methodology, timeline, and creative direction |
| Script & Storyboard | Developed with EMWA collaboration |
| Full Documentary Film | 10–15 minutes, subtitled in English |
| Final Formats | MP4 (4K/Web), ProRes, and 1-minute social media ads |
| Raw Materials | All footage and project files |
| Additional Assets | Motion graphics files and stills |
| Summary Report | Overview of process, challenges, and recommendations |
Duration
The assignment is expected to be completed within 4 weeks from contract signing.
Timeline:
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Kick-Off: Nov 10
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Treatment / Script Approval: Nov 15
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Filming: Nov 17 – 21
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Rough Cut Delivery: Nov 24
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Final Cut: Nov 30
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Final Delivery: Dec 1
About You
Required Skills
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Proven experience in video production (development or advocacy contexts)
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Strong storytelling and visual communication ability
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Familiarity with gender-sensitive and trauma-informed approaches
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Excellent team collaboration skills
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Fluency in Amharic and English preferred
Requirement Skill
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Communication
How To Apply
Interested applicants should send their proposal to emwadirectress@gmail.com with the subject line:
“Video Documentation Application – EMWA” by November 7, 2025 (COB).
Proposal Submission Requirements
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Company profile and legal registration
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Portfolio of similar work (links to samples)
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Creative concept / proposed storyline direction
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Technical approach and methodology
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Team composition and key personnel
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Work plan and timeline
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Detailed cost breakdown (pre-production, production, post-production)
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At least two client references
Budget and Payment
Applicants must submit a detailed, itemized budget in ETB.
Payment will be made in installments tied to key deliverable milestones and negotiated based on quality and scope.
