FYI, from Jessica in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India...I met her and Stalin
from Drishti earlier this year, very cool work...
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DRISHTI and Video Volunteers are seeking a Program Manager
And
Four Video Trainers for Education-Community Video Units in Gujarat
Drishti/ Video Volunteers in partnership with Udaan are creating four
Education-Community Video Units in Gujarat focused on producing
stimulating curriculum-based local language educational videos for
children. These will be videos created by the community, as opposed to
the usual top-down approach to educational material production. This
will be the first such an initiative in the country. The
community-produced video content aims to improve the quality of
education and strengthen values of 'citizenship' and 'diversity'. The
videos will be produced by local people who will be trained as
full-time 'community video producers.' These videos will be shown in
classrooms to children and will be followed by activities and
interactive sessions by Classroom Facilitators, who will encourage
children to think more broadly and holistically about the subjects in
their textbooks. The videos will be on subjects that the students find
hard to learn, teachers find difficult to teach, and will integrate
lessons on the value of democracy, citizenship and diversity.
About the PROGRAM MANAGER Position (One Position):
The Program Manager will be responsible for launching the program, its
overall management and then running it. S/he will need to oversee the
creation of the E-CVUs at the local NGOs. S/h will need to oversee the
design of the pedagogy, and be very involved in the monitoring and
evaluation of the program. This is a true management position, with
creative responsibilities as well, and requiring someone with a strong
attention to deadlines and understanding of impact.
Job Requirements:
• Experience in program management required
• NGO experience required
• Experience in the education sector required
• Experience in film/video a plus
• Minimum four years work experience
• The candidate must be willing to locate in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Language: Candidates need to be fluent in Gujarati or Hindi and English
Job start date: July 2007
Contract Period: 18 months with possible extension/employment.
Salary: Rs.15,000 to Rs.20,000 per month depending on experience.
How to apply: Send in a cover letter with resume and three references.
About the VIDEO TRAINER position (Four Positions):
This is a job for video filmmakers, who are interested in this
exciting mix of working with children, local communities and video. The
Video Trainer will train a select group of community members in all
aspects of educational video production.
All the Video Units will be based in Gujarat.
Language: The Video Trainer will need to be fluent in Gujarati or
Hindi and English
Job Requirements:
· Proficiency in shooting, writing and editing videos
· Proficiency in operating digital video cameras
· Proficiency in non-linear editing
· Must have strong creative and storytelling abilities
· Must have leadership qualities to motivate and lead
· Candidates with training experience, or experience working in
human rights or development or education, will be prioritized
· Must be willing to relocate to Gujarat
. Candidates with experience of professional work with children
in any capacity will be prioritised.
Job start date: July 2007
Contract Period: 18 months with possible extension/employment.
Salary: up to Rs.15,000 per month
How to apply: Send in your cover letter, resume, show reels and
filmography by July 15th. In the filmography please list whether you
shot, edited, wrote and/or directed the films. For each role, please
list whether you were the sole person doing that work, or whether other
people assisted.
Contact Info for Applications (all positions):
Email Kavita Das Gupta, Coordinator, Community Video:
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TEL: +91-79-2685 1235 and 6661 4235; +91 9979933614
Postal address: Drishti, 103 Anand Hari Tower, Sandesh Press Road,
Bodakdev, 380054
About Drishti
Drishti is a leading human rights and development organization that
uses media, communications and the arts to strengthen India's social
movements and advance development. www.drishtimedia.org
<http://www.drishtimedia.org/>
Udaan
Udaan is an education resource centre in Gujarat focused on curriculum
development, advocacy, and training of educators in the values of
diversity, equality and citizenship.
Video Volunteers
Video Volunteers is an organization based in New York that is working
to create a 'global social media network' of community video producers,
through the establishment of Community Video Units.
www.videovolunteers.org <http://www.videovolunteers.org/>
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