International Consultant – Project Coordinator: Creative Industries and Youth Engagement

Result of Service

Expected Outputs and Timelines 1. Participate in weekly meetings with the ITC project management to provide updates, monitor progress, and ensure deliverables are executed on time by all parties involved. 2. Participate/contribute to monthly meetings with EU (donor) to timely communicate the developments of the project, discuss roadmap and other issues that may arise. 3. Participate/contribute to bimonthly institutional meetings (Ministries, Guilds, UCC and others as required). 4. Budget, timeline and project management spreadsheets updated weekly. 5. Agree on the brief for the creative camp / motion picture for the winners of Season 1 and Season 2 with stakeholders by 30 October 2024 6. Coordinate and support the celebrities jury work and wellbeing from auditions to bootcamp and grand finale by 30 October 2024 7. Coordinate and support the production partners travel program, respecting the production roadmap and ensure smooth logistics by 30 October 2024 8. Coordinate the delivery of the talent development bootcamp to beneficiaries by 30 October 2024 9. Work closely with the event partner to facilitate the delivery of the Finale event by 30 October 2024 10. Coordinate season 1 & 2 winners’ participation to the creative camp phase by 30 November 2024 11. Curriculum and training programs of creative camp designed in collaboration with training partners, by 30 November 2024 12. Coordinate the delivery of the pre-production creative camp online training to beneficiaries by 30 November 2024 13. OAH Film Industry Creative camp for the motion picture production scheduled, and partners identified by 30 November 2024 14. Creative camp production logistics organized in collaboration with partners selected by 30 December 2024 15. Creative camp production phase delivered in collaboration with selected partners, by 30 December 2024 16. Report on Season 2 trainings participation reviewed and finalised in partnership with education partner by 30 December 2024 17. Survey on Season 2 participation carried out by 30 January 2025 18. Creative camp post-production phase delivered in collaboration with selected partners by 30 January 2025 19. Motion Picture finalized and delivered by 30 January 2025 20. Coordinate event production (Premiere) and approve venue in coordination with the event producer approved by 30 January 2025 21. Premiere event executed successfully by 28 February 2025 22. Reality TV Season 2 and anthology series finalized and packaged for delivery by 28 February 2025 23. Data gathered on jobs for all participants and survey to all stakeholders carried out by 28 February 2025 24. Motion Picture marketing tailored for delivery by 28 Feb 2025 25. List of examples and anecdotes to contribute to policy recommendations delivered by 30 March 2025 26. Data and reporting for annual report submitted by 30 March 2025 Travel Travel to Uganda required.

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background Established in 1964, the International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint technical cooperation agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization (WTO) in charge of the sustainable promotion of trade and in particular of exports from developing countries and economies in transition. The goal of the ITC is to make businesses in developing countries more competitive in global markets, accelerate economic development and contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Thus, the organization contributes to the creation of jobs at the level of segments of agricultural value chains and promising services, especially for young people and women. This post is located within the Women, Youth and Vulnerable Communities (WYVC) section in the Division of Sustainable and Inclusive Trade (DSIT). Funded by the European Union delegation in Uganda, the new “Opportunities are Here” project will provide young talents in front of and behind the camera with tailored mentoring, networking opportunities, and media exposure, and generate new trade capacity and export opportunities in the film sector in Uganda. The project primarily targets young creatives in Uganda and is designed to incubate and accelerate their talents through specialised training in the film industry giving participants the opportunity to acquire competencies and gain competitive advantage in the marketplace, locally, regionally and internationally. This job description relates to The Opportunities are Here (OaH) in the film industry in Uganda, which requires a Creative Industries and Youth Engagement Coordinator for the production of the project. Description of Duties/Responsibilities Under the general Supervision of the Programme Officer and guidance of the OAH Team Lead, the consultant will; 1. Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders to execute the implementation of the Opportunities are Here (OaH) program on entrepreneurship in the film industry in Uganda; 2. Deliver and execute the youth engagement strategy of the Opportunities are Here (OaH) program on entrepreneurship in the film industry in Uganda; 3. Provide continuous guidance on the logistics and youth engagement aspects of the Opportunities are Here (OaH) programme on entrepreneurship in the film industry in Uganda; 4. Regularly assess effectiveness of youth engagement strategies and adjust as required, paying particular attention to regional reach. 5. Closely monitor the project risk framework and gather insights from partners to ITC management team. 6. Develop meeting and mission agendas with relevant stakeholders. 7. Monitor timeline and project goals and inform ITC management of delays. 8. Assess potential project partners for suitability and risk, making recommendations to the WYVC team. 9. Coordinate with the local coordinator, partners and suppliers to ensure timely and effective delivery of the project according to the project log frame. 10. Organise weekly meetings with the Production and Distribution partners to provide guidance and address matters arising. 11. Coordinate the delivery of the creative camp program for the motion picture production for the winners of Season 1 and Season 2, engaging relevant stakeholders and local industry. Ensure that components on IP protection, production (including pre and post), and marketing are included in the curriculum. 12. Facilitate the implementation of the training program as per the project log frame. 13. Provide input and guidance on project management and administration. 14. Gather data relevant to the project outputs and contribute to regular reporting for ITC and EU, including annual reporting. 15. Develop proposals for the continuity of the OAH programme, as required. 16. Draft materials for the programming for legal review. 17. Provide inputs for donor and ITC reporting and other requirements. 18. Gather relevant research and anecdotes to contribute to policy recommendations. Copyright The Consultant has to ensure that s/he has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform his/her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC. Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the Consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC. S/he has further to ensure to obtain accreditation to event(s), if required. ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons – of all genders – equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind.

Qualifications/special skills

Undergraduate degree (BA/BSC or other) Bachelor in Communication, Media, business management or related field. Extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree. At least 15 years of professional experience in media and youth engagement required. Experience working in Africa required. Experience working in Uganda is an asset. Experience outside of Africa is also a plus. Skills International marketing experience. Managing cross-functional teams, project management, business development, organization and administration of information and communication to teams and senior leadership.

Languages

Advanced knowledge of English. Another UN language is an asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.