Vacancy Announcement/USAID-SIAP1/Film Festival Programmer

Strengthening Integrity and
accountability program 1 (SIAP 1)
Terms of
Reference

Position                      : Film Festival Programmer
Starting Date              : July 2013
Duration of
Contract : 6
months (July – December 2013)
Level of Effort             :
77 days


Background and
Objectives
The
objective of SIAP-1 is to contribute to good governance in Indonesia by
strengthening integrity and accountability in government – principally at the
national level. It will do this by supporting governmental and non-governmental
efforts to strengthen integrity and accountability. The Film Programmerposition is to be held byanexperienced consultant whose acquired
knowledge and skills enable him/herto
independently undertake diverse and complex work assignments. Work requires
extensive coordination with team members in SIAP-1 to ensure successful
performance of the Strengthening Integrity and Accountability Program-1 as
detailed in the Project Description of the Cooperative Agreement with USAID

Responsibilities
·         Planand coordinate arrangements
for successful public outreach campaign through film festival.
·         Provide
necessary information,
assistance,and contributionto the
planning, organizing, and
developing of all aspects of the related projects.
·         Ensure timely implementation of activities in accordance
with project schedules.
·         Assist
Film Festival Team Leader during the Development Phase to Screening and
Awarding Phase.

Activities
A.     Development Phase (7 days)
·         Develop the whole concept of the Film Festival, including the promotional,
vetting, and awarding stages of the festival.
·         Develop budget, timeline, and other management tools for the Film
Festival.
·         Assist with other tasks assigned by the Film Festival Team Leader
during the Development Phase.

B.      Preparation Phase (15 days)
·         Identify resources that will be needed in arranging the Film Festival
Event.
·         Develop TORs for individuals and/or organizations and companies to be
team members or partners who will be involved in supporting the activities that
have been identified in the concept of the Film Festival.
·         Assist in recruiting or procuring other team members or partners.
·         Assist
with other tasks assigned by the Film Festival Team Leader during the
Preparation Phase.

C.      Promotion Phase (20 days)
·         Implement the promotion of Film Festival.
·         Assist other task assigned by the Film Festival Team Leader during the
Promotion Phase.

D.     Solicitation and Vetting Phase (20
days)

·         Organize the solicitation and vetting processes (selection of
festival’s film programme including films through the submission process).
·         Assist with other tasks assigned by the Film Festival Team Leader
during the Solicitation and Vetting Phase.

E.      Screening and Awarding Phase (15
days)

·         Organize the screening schedule for the festival.
·         Organize the awarding programme in the festival.
·         Liaise with film makers, distributors, and agents related to the
screening right for films.
·         Assist with other tasks assigned by the Film Festival Team Leader
during the Screening and Awarding Phase.

General provisions
and limitations
·         All final decisions related to this Project are made by the COP and
MSI/HQ responsible and authorized personnel.
·         Any communication with USAID will be done by the COP and MSI/HQ
responsible and authorized personnel.


Qualifications
·         Bachelor (S1) degree in relevant field of work or related studies.
·         Minimum 1 year of relevant experience as film programmer.
·         Good management and administrative skills.
·         Experienced in maintaining a network with film communities.
·         Have the capacity to work both independently as well as in a team
setting.
·         Willing to undertake field travel and work under demanding conditions.
·         Ability to establish priorities and undertake assigned tasks with
minimum supervision.
·         Ability to effectively address multiple tasks.
·         Proficient in spoken and written English, and in the use of MS Office
Software.

This is a local position; only Indonesian nationals
will be considered.

Application should
include a cover letter, CV (including three references) and contact number
by July 1, 2013, at the latest.
Please send applications to zkrishnamoorthy@msi-inc.com.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.