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Documentary Filmmaker Consultant
Documentary Filmmaker Consultant
Cohort: TURF-R/Fish Forever Initiative
Level: Consultant
Reports to: Associate, Creative Learning Material Design
Dept./Division/Program: Operations & Finance Dept.
Location: Bogor, Indonesia
Last Updated: Feb 2025
Travel: Up to 50%
Project Overview
Rare is a fast-growing international conservation organization already making strides toward promoting widespread sustainable fishing practices in multiple countries. One of the countries is Indonesia with the goal of improving near shore fisheries. Most of the small-scale fisheries in Indonesia are inherently local: fishers from coastal communities fish their near-shore waters and sell their catch in the local market. These fisheries are anchors to the local economy – a key part of the social and cultural fabric of the archipelago and essential to the nation’s food security. To ensure sustainable coastal fisheries, effective management must focus at the same level as the activity: locally. But, the devolution of fisheries management authority from the Indonesian national government to the district level and the subsequent re-absorption to the provincial level has left critical gaps in effective fisheries governance across coastal communities.
Since 2014, Rare in Indonesia has used behavior-centered design to build a community’s agency and capacity to address coastal fishing challenges and adopt more responsible fishing behaviors. To develop this agency and capacity, we have created a suite of tools that enables fisheries data collection, fisheries management body development, fisher goal setting and management plan development, and a process for Managed Access + Reserve (MA+R) implementation. Central to the Fish Forever model is the proven “TURF-R” system (Territorial Use Rights for Fishing + Reserve) with its eight elements of success components (Figure 1). This model combines spatial property rights for fishing areas with marine reserves (or No Take Zones - NTZs), protecting key habitats where fish stocks can rebuild. As fish populations recover in these reserves, a spillover effect can improve catch in the adjacent fishing zones.
To create country level movement that promotes change in marine conservation and fisheries management regimes, Rare Indonesia needs to change its approaches. The new law no 23/2014 on Regional Government withdraws district government’s authority and gives back the authority to provincial government. This power shifting advocates us to work more strategically, so for example, instead of working sporadically at the site level in many provinces, we shall focus on one or two selected provinces. Innovative approaches include allocating potential MA-R sites under existing marine areas management regime to support legal recognition. Shifting the capacity building strategy from individual focus to a collective team focus is another approach, this requires us to create incentive systems and training models that are more practical yet rewarding. Lastly, we also need to integrate sustainable financing mechanisms that will sustain MA-R and behavior change initiatives.
Core Responsibility
The Consultant will collaborate with the Associate of Creative Learning Material Design to capture on-site footage and produce documentary films about Rare Indonesia’s Fish Forever program, specifically in Southeast Sulawesi, North Sulawesi, North Maluku, and Maluku.
Core Responsibilities:
- Research and Development:
- Identifying and researching potential documentary topics.
- Conducting in-depth research to gather background information for each movies.
- Assessing the feasibility and significance of the project.
- Pre-Production Planning:
- Developing a production plan, including scheduling and logistics.
- Developing a narrative structure or story line.
- Production (Filming):
- Capturing footage and audio recordings, utilizing various filming techniques.
- Conducting interviews with relevant individuals.
- Directing subjects and coordinating filming schedules.
- Managing on-site activities.
- Post-Production (Editing):
- Editing and assembling raw footage into a cohesive narrative.
- Incorporating interviews, footage, graphics, and sound elements.
- Refining pacing, transitions, and visual aesthetics.
- Sound design and mixing.
- Complete the movies according to the Vice President of Rare Indonesia's approved curated content.
- Project Management:
- Overseeing the entire documentary production process.
- Managing timelines
Essential Skills:
- Storytelling: Ability to craft compelling narratives.
- Research: Strong research and investigative skills.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in filmmaking equipment and software.
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to handle unexpected challenges.
- Organization: Strong organizational and time-management skills.
PAYMENT TERMS
- Payment will be made on monthly basis max 7 hours per days or 35 hours per week against each approved monthly deliverable based on a reports and time sheet that must be submitted by the Consultant, and duly approved by the Associate Learning Material Design and Operation and talent manager / Vice President of Rare; this shall serve as the basis for the payment of fees.
CONTRACT DURATION AND LOCATION
- This is a 1 (one) year, deliverable-based consultancy, requiring over 50% on-site presence at Rare's locations in Southeast Sulawesi, North Sulawesi, Maluku, and North Maluku. The remaining work period may be completed remotely, with a minimum of two in-person workdays per month.
OTHER TERMS
- Kindly be advised that this job description is not designed to provide a complete and detailed list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that the employee may be required to perform. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be subject to change at any time, with or without notice.
Application Procedures
Please submit your application and curriculum vitae, relevant experience, via email no later than 22 March 2025, to Ratna Kania <recruitmentindonesia@rare.org>, placing the job title in the subject line and label your CV with your name. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
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