INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIST- MEDIA PRODUCER

The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is an equal opportunity employer.

The successful candidate will be appointed for 16 months with a possibility of extension.
Application must include an application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with: a telephone number and email addresses; and names with contact addresses of three professional references.

Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have IMT – MEDIA PRODUCERas the email subject.

The successful candidate will be based at the AVU Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

The closing date for this application is July 27th 2015 at 18:00 East African Time (UTC/GMT + 3)

Note: ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted

1.0. INTRODUCTION

AVU

The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies. A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by eighteen (18) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, Ghana, Republic of Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger, South Sudan, Sudan, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria. The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments.

The African Development Bank is funding a Multinational Project to strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 21 African countries. The project has the following activities: (1) Establishment of new Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Centres and/or upgrading of exiting AVU Learning Centres as well as Internet connectivity provision at AVU Partner Institutions; (2) Development and/or improvement, and delivery of four ICT integrated Programs: AVU Open Distance and eLearning Professional Development Program (ODeLPD); Teacher Education Program (TEP), Applied Computer Science Program (ACSP), and Peace Management and Conflict Resolution (PM&CR); (3) Gender Mainstreaming (4) Research and Development; (5) Promotion and development of Open Education Resources (OERs); and (6) Enhancement of AVU Capacity .

The AVU Multinational Project II will be implemented in 27 AVU Partner Institutions in the following 21 countries: nine (9) Francophone African Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal; four (3) Lusophone African Countries: Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau and Mozambique; and nine (9) Anglophone African Countries: Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, and Tanzania.

Currently the AVU is conducting Phase II of a Multinational Project funded by the African Development Bank to revise 222 open distance and elearning courses developed in Phase I of the TEP, to create 30 new courses for TEP and create 162 new courses within the ACSP. The content development process involves the production of educational videos, as well as of animations and graphics. To this end the AVU is searching for a skilled instructional media technologist in the area of digital videography.

2. INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIST – Media Producer

Working as part of a media development team within the Educational Technology and Learning Resources Unit, the primary responsibility of the Media Producer is to work with course developers and instructional designers to plan and produce short instructional videos and introductory animations for delivery over the internet. Secondary responsibilities will include the production of promotional videos, additional multimedia learning resources, marketing materials and maintenance of digital files and media equipment.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

Develop, plan, produce, edit and distribute digital video

• Provide support to the Instructional Design Team in the analysis and planning of potential video projects;
• Participate in preproduction, production, and post-production of digital video programs;
• Provide services in digital photography, audio recording, music production and editing;
• Assist in the identification, recruitment and supervision of talent and productions assistants as required;
• Assist in the development and implementation of a monitoring, evaluation and reporting mechanism for videographer activities;
• Assist in developing and presenting workshops related to the use of digital video vignettes for Open, Distance and eLearning;
• Convert media to the proper format for online distribution;
• Label media with appropriate copyright and Creative Commons Licenses;
• Close caption video as required;
• Assist in the day to day quality control of digital media produced by AVU.

Develop, install and maintain multimedia audio-visual equipment and media

• Maintain and track inventory of AVU equipment and supplies;
• Order new consumable (media, batteries etcetera) s as required;
• Manage the back-up of work files, archiving and other safe storage of media files.

Supporting other Media Technologists and AVU personnel

• Assist other members of the AVU team with planning and production of a variety of instructional and promotional media.

4. EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

§ Produce multimedia content in English, French and Portuguese;

§ Effective creation of digital media for instruction and promotion;

§ Effective supervision of media teams in production and post-production activities;

§ Procurement and installation of an appropriate suite of equipment and software for in-house or on- location production, for post-production editing and for distribution;

§ Timely and relevant reports on the tracking of media productions;

§ Secure and well-organized storage and archiving of digital media and equipment.

5. QUALIFICATIONS

§ Must be fluent in English (preference will be given to candidates capable in working in additional languages of French and Portuguese);

§ Degree in Media Production or Educational Technology or related discipline is an asset;

§ Strong organizational experience to plan, script and produce instructional video and to manage multiple projects simultaneously;

§ Experience planning and producing digital media, digital video and editing skills;

§ Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe software: Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom; Photoshop.

§ Internet skills related to planning and distributing video online;

§ Understanding of close captioning methods;

§ Knowledge of Learning Management Systems such as Moodle an asset;

§ Experience in Open Distance and eLearning an asset;

§ Experience building and leading production teams.

6.MODALITIES OF WORK

The Instructional Media Technologist – Media Producer will dedicate 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and might require occasional travel to other African countries.

7. DURATION

The contract is to last for 16 months with a possibility of renewal.

8. REPORTING

The Instructional Media Technologist – Media Producer will report to the AVU Manager of Educational Technology and Learning Resources, or such other person as AVU may designate from time to time. Teamwork is of the essence and the incumbent will closely coordinate activities with Instructional Designers, and other members of the Multinational Project Team, such as the Business Development unit staff members.

1. PAYMENT

TheInstructional Media Technologist – Media Producerwill be paid at a monthly rate commensurate with his/her education and experience.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have IMT – MEDIA PRODUCERas the email subject.