Search for Common Ground recrute un(e) Production Coordinator – Media for Social Change عودة إلى الفرص

We are Searchers.
We are over 800 strong worldwide. We believe in our mission to end violent conflict.
It’s our purpose- our call to action.

A Searcher understands our vision of a world where:
Differences stimulate social progress, rather than precipitate violence
Respect for and cooperation with those we disagree with is considered the norm

A Searcher is a dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate individual, committed to our values.
Shared Humanity. Empathy. Impartiality. Inclusivity. Courage. Hope. Humility. Audacity.

With headquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, we implement projects from 55 offices in 34
countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. You will be joining
other highly motivated Searchers with a good team spirit and through commitment and dedication, have
opportunities to grow.

Search in Tunisia
SFCG’s mission in Tunisia is to promote the culture of dialogue and diversity through the involvement of
all parts of society while building their capacities. SFCG works in Tunisia to help members of Tunisian
society to address conflicts and differences constructively through cooperation and dialogue. SFCGTunisia works across multiple channels, mainly with youth, CSOs, media actors, security forces, and local
authorities to build the capacity of individuals and institutions to address challenges including differences
and acting on common points. Through this approach and partnerships, SFCG-Tunisia has four main
strategic objectives: (i) Promoting Peace Education; (ii) Fostering non-violent social dialogue; (iii)
Enhancing participatory and inclusive governance; and (vi) Transforming Violent Extremism in Tunisia.
More information about our Tunisia program can be found here.

We are searching for…
Search-Tunisia is looking to recruit a Production Coordinator for a new, exciting project that leverages mass
media to promote democratic consolidation and youth leadership. Search strongly believes that fostering youth
engagement in the political sphere holds the potential to develop a lifelong engagement in the democratic
process and sustain Tunisia’s democratic transition. Based on this belief, Search and its production partner
Ma’an network will produce a reality television program to increase young women and men’s interest in
constructively participating in politics, peacefully engaging with their national and local governments, and
improving mutual understanding and trust, ultimately contributing to higher youth turnout in the 2019 elections
in Tunisia.

Your contribution
The Production Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the overall production activities, the
Executive Producer and the production team in program planning and execution and delivering
transmission material for playout / uploading. The Production Coordinator will report to the Search Project
Manager on this project and will work closely with the Search Media Officer and other team members on
the project. The working languages for this position are French, Arabic and English. He(She) will also assist
in planning and ensuring smooth running of local productions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

•  Attend production meetings; be cognizant of all current productions and aware of the schedules
  for the entire team.
• Be responsible for the upkeep of ‘the President’ production grid, making sure that the Executive
  Producer has signed off on each stage of each project and keeping records of each stage of the
  production, such as agreed editorial specifications and script edits, etc.
•  Be aware of the priorities of the Executive Producer, the production team, and the Project
  Manager and allocate resources accordingly
• Ensure that all filming/production activities are covered by relevant risk assessment and maintain
  an electronic record of these activities in a production file; ensure that all relevant team members
  are aware of risk assessments
•  Coordinate booking/preparation of equipment according to production priorities
•  Maintain a production file of all documents relating to each episode /project, including all consent
  forms and records of on-camera consent
• Maintain an up-to-date contacts file
•  Draft (with producers) and distribute schedules and/or call sheets
• Ensure that the production office has all the necessary supplies;
• Type, edit, copy, and distribute scripts and other production documents
•  Make schedules, shot lists, logs, and other paperwork for post-production
•  Act as the main point-of-contact and liaison with freelancers
•  Organize travel arrangements for cast, crew, and production
• Organize accommodation for team and crew
•  Work on location shoots – carrying out support tasks, such as ensuring that batteries are charged
  and the kit is in the right place. It may occasionally be necessary to assist on the shoot in other
  ways, such as recording sound.
•  Book external crew if needed
•  Translate short documents and act as translator for the team when necessary
•  Book translators as necessary, e.g. for transcripts and longer documents
• Assist production team, sometimes running errands for them
•  Run errands between the production office and other departments
•  Manage accounts and expenses
• Sort out inquiries and other paperwork
•  Organize relevant travel insurance coverage and help with visas and permits for team and
  freelancers; manage film permits
• Work with external suppliers
•  Be aware of budgets and help ensure project is implemented on time and in full compliance
  (working with Project Manager and Executive Producer, collating relevant budget data and
  maintaining cost and logistics spreadsheets)

This full-time role is mainly office based, but the successful applicant will be expected to participate in
location shoots as required. There will be some out-of-office work hours, including dealing with shoot
emergencies.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other
duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Please note that:

– This position is available immediately.
– Women are particularly encouraged to apply
– This post is open to Tunisian nationals only

Duration: contract initial 12 month (CDD), with start date early January 2019
Please note: this post is open to Tunisian nationals only