Docuseries Storyteller/ Scriptwriter at African Development Solutions (Adeso)

CONSULTANCY PURPOSE

• The Storyteller will lead the conceptualization of the documentary series, acting as the main point of contact for storylines and the production of scripts for a reel and at least two episodes. They will manage and work closely with Adeso’s Executive Director, Director of Consulting and Learning and the Research Coordinator who will present topics to be covered in the docuseries. Currently, the shooting is already ongoing but there is a need for someone creative to translate the content that largely covers political and economic issues into a compelling simple storyline.

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

Adeso is looking for a consultant who can:

• Participate in weekly team calls and strategy sessions
• Review the content on aid, debt crisis, food sovereignty, global governance, etc and advise on the storyline
• Develop storylines and scripts for various topics to be shot
• Turn political, social and economic content into a compelling storyline.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

• Review interview footage and research to help deliver a storyline
• Deliver a storyline and script for a reel and two episodes
• Finalized script on a reel and two episodes

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational experience in a related area such as literature, film
• Strong writing skills
• Understanding of political and economic issues
• Interest in decolonization
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate activities of parties throughout the production process
• Communicating major production changes with the Adeso team
• Monitoring the process after production to ensure that details are accurately captured and deadlines are met
• Strong project management skills