{"id":108367,"date":"2026-08-16T07:56:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T07:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/video-producer-north-south-rift-base\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T07:56:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T07:56:42","slug":"video-producer-north-south-rift-base","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/eldoret\/video-producer-north-south-rift-base\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Producer (North &#038; South Rift Base)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Video Producer (North & South Rift Base)\", \"description\": \"Position Summary\\nThe\u00a0Video Producer Field-Based\u00a0will drive the production of documentary-style content in the field. They will film community screenings, facilitate and record community dialogue, conduct interviews, and produce short documentaries or video reports that reflect local realities around governance, justice, and social accountability. The role requires both technical skill and a strong orientation toward social justice.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nProduction Planning\\nCollaborate with field-based leadership to plan film projects aligned with InformAction\u2019s strategic themes e.g., governance, electoral justice, human rights.\\nDevelop production plans: research, storyboarding, scripting, location scouting, risk assessment, and budgeting.\\nLiaise with the central production team in Nairobi to align field-based content with organisational priorities.\\nShooting and Fieldwork\\nFilm community screenings, debates, and public town-hall style meetings.\\nCapture interviews, B-roll, and \u201cday-in-the-life\u201d footage to build narratives that reflect local issues, struggles, and action.\\nWork in challenging field conditions remote areas, limited electricity or infrastructure to get high-quality footage while maintaining safety and ethical standards.\\nEditing and Post-Production\\nEdit raw footage into compelling short films, documentaries, or video pieces for different platforms\\nIntegrate community dialogue and testimony into visual narratives, ensuring that community voices remain central.\\nWork with the HQ-based production team to refine content, adding graphics, subtitles.\\nCommunity Engagement & Facilitation\\nSupport screening events by coordinating with facilitators to lead post-film discussions.\\nHelp document the community conversations on video, capturing testimonies, demands, and actionable ideas.\\nAssist in mobilising and training community action teams CATs formed after screenings, as part of the \u201cWatch, Discuss, Act\u201d methodology.\\nSupport monitoring and evaluation efforts by providing qualitative material from the field.\\nSafety, Ethics & Compliance\\nEnsure all video work follows ethical guidelines, especially when dealing with vulnerable groups or sensitive topics.\\nMaintain safety protocols during field production and community events.\\nQualifications & Skills\\nBachelor\u2019s degree or Diploma or equivalent experience in Film, Journalism, Media Studies, Communications, or a related field.\\nFluency in English, Swahili\u00a0 and\u00a0Kenyan local languages Maa\/Nandi is required.\\nMinimum 2 years of experience in video production, documentary filmmaking, or community media preferably in field\/NGO contexts.\\nStrong technical skills: camera operation, sound recording, lighting, and non-linear editing e.g., Adobe Premiere, DaVinci, Final Cut.\\nExperience in fieldwork: working in remote or resource-limited contexts, travelling regularly, and engaging directly with communities.\\nExcellent communication skills; ability to conduct interviews sensitively, facilitate community conversations, and build trust.\\nStrong storytelling ability, with a passion for social change, human rights, and governance.\\nAbility to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.\\nCommitment to ethical media practices, respect for participants\u2019 dignity and agency, and safety in the field.\\nDriving capability is an added advantage.\\nPersonal Attributes\\nSelf-starter with the capacity to work independently in the field.\\nAdaptive, resilient, and resourceful in unpredictable environments.\\nEmpathetic, patient, and culturally sensitive.\\nTeam player: collaborates across fields and Nairobi-based teams.\\nDriven by social justice, community empowerment, and accountability.\\nLocation :\\nRegional Office Eldoret\u00a0with frequent travel across Uasin Gishu, Narok and other counties as required.\u00a0Candidates should be prepared for frequent travel and demonstrate awareness\u00a0of security and well-being considerations relevant to the region.\\nDuration:\\nFixed-term, 12 months renewable subject to performance and funding availability\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-15\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"InformAction\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Eldoret\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-28T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> InformAction<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Eldoret<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Contract , Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-28<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Position Summary<br \/>The\u00a0Video Producer Field-Based\u00a0will drive the production of documentary-style content in the field. They will film community screenings, facilitate and record community dialogue, conduct interviews, and produce short documentaries or video reports that reflect local realities around governance, justice, and social accountability. The role requires both technical skill and a strong orientation toward social justice.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Production Planning<br \/>Collaborate with field-based leadership to plan film projects aligned with InformAction\u2019s strategic themes e.g., governance, electoral justice, human rights.<br \/>Develop production plans: research, storyboarding, scripting, location scouting, risk assessment, and budgeting.<br \/>Liaise with the central production team in Nairobi to align field-based content with organisational priorities.<br \/>Shooting and Fieldwork<br \/>Film community screenings, debates, and public town-hall style meetings.<br \/>Capture interviews, B-roll, and \u201cday-in-the-life\u201d footage to build narratives that reflect local issues, struggles, and action.<br \/>Work in challenging field conditions remote areas, limited electricity or infrastructure to get high-quality footage while maintaining safety and ethical standards.<br \/>Editing and Post-Production<br \/>Edit raw footage into compelling short films, documentaries, or video pieces for different platforms<br \/>Integrate community dialogue and testimony into visual narratives, ensuring that community voices remain central.<br \/>Work with the HQ-based production team to refine content, adding graphics, subtitles.<br \/>Community Engagement &#038; Facilitation<br \/>Support screening events by coordinating with facilitators to lead post-film discussions.<br \/>Help document the community conversations on video, capturing testimonies, demands, and actionable ideas.<br \/>Assist in mobilising and training community action teams CATs formed after screenings, as part of the \u201cWatch, Discuss, Act\u201d methodology.<br \/>Support monitoring and evaluation efforts by providing qualitative material from the field.<br \/>Safety, Ethics &#038; Compliance<br \/>Ensure all video work follows ethical guidelines, especially when dealing with vulnerable groups or sensitive topics.<br \/>Maintain safety protocols during field production and community events.<br \/>Qualifications &#038; Skills<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s degree or Diploma or equivalent experience in Film, Journalism, Media Studies, Communications, or a related field.<br \/>Fluency in English, Swahili\u00a0 and\u00a0Kenyan local languages Maa\/Nandi is required.<br \/>Minimum 2 years of experience in video production, documentary filmmaking, or community media preferably in field\/NGO contexts.<br \/>Strong technical skills: camera operation, sound recording, lighting, and non-linear editing e.g., Adobe Premiere, DaVinci, Final Cut.<br \/>Experience in fieldwork: working in remote or resource-limited contexts, travelling regularly, and engaging directly with communities.<br \/>Excellent communication skills; ability to conduct interviews sensitively, facilitate community conversations, and build trust.<br \/>Strong storytelling ability, with a passion for social change, human rights, and governance.<br \/>Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.<br \/>Commitment to ethical media practices, respect for participants\u2019 dignity and agency, and safety in the field.<br \/>Driving capability is an added advantage.<br \/>Personal Attributes<br \/>Self-starter with the capacity to work independently in the field.<br \/>Adaptive, resilient, and resourceful in unpredictable environments.<br \/>Empathetic, patient, and culturally sensitive.<br \/>Team player: collaborates across fields and Nairobi-based teams.<br \/>Driven by social justice, community empowerment, and accountability.<br \/>Location :<br \/>Regional Office Eldoret\u00a0with frequent travel across Uasin Gishu, Narok and other counties as required.\u00a0Candidates should be prepared for frequent travel and demonstrate awareness\u00a0of security and well-being considerations relevant to the region.<br \/>Duration:<br \/>Fixed-term, 12 months renewable subject to performance and funding availability<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to InformAction on docs.google.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1308187\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-28 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: InformAction Location: Eldoret Job Type: Contract , Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-28 Job Description Position SummaryThe\u00a0Video Producer Field-Based\u00a0will drive the production of documentary-style content in the field. 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