Location: Nairobi, Kenya (with travel to counties as required)
Contract Type: Consultancy (part-time, approx. 4 months)
Application Deadline: 10/12/2025

About the Project

Seats of Change is a Vice Versa Global initiative that strengthens the community journalism ecosystem to amplify women’s leadership in county governance and advance women’s rights. Working with community journalists in Turkana, Kilifi, Nairobi, and Makueni, the project documents women’s everyday leadership in local governance and decision-making, highlights the rights they champion, and exposes the barriers they face. Through written stories, short documentaries, a digital magazine, and an impact screening, Seats of Change builds lasting pathways for community-rooted journalism to shape public narratives, advance women’s rights, influence policy, and contribute to more inclusive governance in line with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the GEWE Strategy (2018–2028).

Role
We are seeking a visionary Lead Producer to bring the Seats of Change feature film to life. This role will drive the creative concept, narrative structure, and cinematic execution of the film, ensuring that it authentically represents women’s leadership and rights in Kenya’s counties. The filmmaker will lead the production process from concept to final cut, balancing artistic direction with journalistic integrity and ethical storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Direction
• Develop the film’s concept, treatment, and narrative arc in collaboration with Vice Versa Global.
• Shape a compelling cinematic vision that amplifies women’s voices and advances rights.
• Ensure the film resonates with both local communities and broader audiences.

Production Leadership
• Serve as lead producer and director, overseeing all aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Recruit and manage production crew (camera, sound, editing, etc.).
• Coordinate county-based shoots, ensuring respectful, rights-based engagement with communities and story subjects.

Post-Production
• Supervise editing, sound design, subtitling, and final mastering.
• Deliver a high-quality film suitable for screenings, festivals, and digital platforms.

Collaboration and Oversight
• Work closely with the Vice Versa Global team to ensure creative alignment with project goals.
• Integrate feedback from editorial and rights advisors without compromising artistic integrity.
• Ensure timely delivery of the film in line with project milestones and the final impact screening.

Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Film, Media Production, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 4–5 years of experience producing or directing documentary or narrative films. Exceptional emerging filmmakers or collectives with strong portfolios are also encouraged to apply.
• Proven ability to lead or co-lead creative teams from concept to completion.
• Demonstrated experience telling social justice, governance, or rights-based stories with sensitivity to context and community voices.
• Solid technical understanding of cinematography, sound, editing, and post-production workflows.
• Familiarity with ethical storytelling, consent processes, and safeguarding standards in film.

Desired Competencies
• Strong creative vision and ability to translate complex, rights-based themes into compelling visual narratives.
• Commitment to collaborative and inclusive filmmaking, ensuring communities are represented with dignity and agency.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills for multi-stakeholder projects.
• Ability to balance artistic innovation with journalistic integrity.

We especially welcome women filmmakers, creatives with disabilities, and collectives rooted in community-based storytelling. Vice Versa Global values diverse creative voices that reflect Kenya’s realities and perspectives.

What We Offer
• An opportunity to lead and direct a flagship film at the intersection of journalism, governance, and women’s rights.
• Collaboration with a dynamic, mission-driven media platform.
• A high-profile platform for your work through national and international screenings.
• Competitive consultancy fee aligned with role scope and experience.

How to Apply
Please send your application to careers@viceversaglobal.com with the subject line: Application – Lead Producer and Director, Seats of Change.

Applications should include:

1. A cover letter outlining your creative vision for the film and relevant experience.
2. A CV (maximum 3 pages).
3. Portfolio or links to at least 2–3 films you have produced or directed.
4. Expected consultancy fee or rate.

About Vice Versa Global
Vice Versa Global is a youth-led media platform founded in 2021 to tell stories from within communities across Africa. We work with local journalists and storytellers to uncover lived realities, challenge stereotypes, and highlight solutions that often go unseen.

Through mentorship, collaboration, and grounded storytelling, we connect community voices to national and global conversations, ensuring that those most affected by social and development issues also shape how they are understood. Our work is rooted in the belief that authentic stories can shift power, build understanding, and inspire change.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity
Vice Versa Global is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from underrepresented communities. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive working environment. We have zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, and require adherence to our safeguarding policies. Employment is subject to reference checks.