Robert Wanjohi Gikunju

1. Production of Communications Resources for USAID Tumikia Mtoto Project (Media,

Internal, Emergency, Community Voice Communications)

▪ Develop and implement the Communications and Engagement Plan for the USAID Tumikia

Mtoto project.

▪ Produce high-quality, child-focused, compelling and issues-oriented fundraising, advocacy and publicity materials (web-based, electronic, print, photo and video content) for effective supporter transformation, staff engagement, USAID and public engagement.

▪ Produce rapid information and compelling needs and impact-focused content for partnership communications and marketing for the child-wellbeing related issues.

▪ Develop and publish digital content (web content & social media messaging) for the project.

▪ Identify story concepts, host, accompany and cover USAID, other donors, Support Offices, or VIP visits.

▪ Develop and maintain media contacts, pitch compelling content and position the project in influential media outlets in the national and global levels.

▪ Prepare written project materials, internal newsletters, presentation materials and other communications products for the project.

▪ Monitor and manage reputation risk issues associated with the project and comply with World Vision risk reporting protocols.

▪ Ensure World Vision brand is uniformly implemented in the project.

Achievements

· Developed a Communication & Engagement Plan for USAID Tumikia Mtoto Project

· Increased visibility of the project

· Sustained donor funding for the project

· Minimized reputational risks

2. Knowledge Management and Quality Assurance

▪ Ensure that Communications and Engagement Plan and the Knowledge Management operational plan meet engagement and information exchange objectives.

▪ Ensure timely & effective implementation of communication & knowledge management activities.

▪ Collaborate with MEL Specialist and Deputy Chief of Party to organize learning and knowledge sharing events

▪ Review reports and external marketing engagement materials for alignment to USAID & WVI quality and brand

▪ Design, maintain and track internal and external stakeholder database to facilitate knowledge sharing and engagement with a broad range of internal and external audiences as defined in the communications and Engagement Plan.

▪ Facilitate communication training for staff development skills and Local Implementing Partners.

▪ Develop strategic solutions to given communications challenges.

▪ Conceptualization of video and graphics productions.

▪ Train and position approved media spokespersons to respond to media inquiries and achieve positive coverage for the project.

▪ Document and share success stories/case studies and best practices.

Achievements

· Project efficiency enhanced.

· Institutionalized knowledge base and memory-built Staff with the right capacity to deliver.

3. Networking, Partnerships & Advocacy

▪ Liaise with the project team to map high-level advocacy elements that must be considered in the Project’s Communications and Engagement Plan.

▪ Create relationships and connections utilizing various channels for information sharing, learning, and influence to help shape and advance the communications agenda.

▪ Provide assistance in the mobilization and meetings with key National-level Stakeholders.

Achievements

· Strengthened partnerships & networks.

· Increased visibility.

· Contributed to positioning World Vision as a leading child-focused organisation.

Producer:

• Project Development: Conceptualize ideas, identify potential scripts, and determine project's feasibility.
• Financing: Manage budgets and ensure financial sustainability.
• Casting: Participate in casting decisions, choosing actors who will bring script to life.
• Script Development: Work with writers to refine and develop script, making it production-ready.
• Production Management: Oversee all aspects of production, including hiring crew, securing locations, and managing logistics.
• Scheduling: Create production schedules and ensure that project stays on track and within budget.
• Creative Decisions: Having say in creative decisions, and working closely with director and other creative team members to achieve project's vision.
• Legal and Contractual Matters: Handle legal contracts, negotiations, ensuring they are in order.
• Marketing and Distribution: Play role in marketing and distributing finished product, helping it reach its intended audience.
• Risk Management: Assess and manage risks that could impact project's success, both creatively and financially.

Director:

• Creative Vision: Responsible for interpreting script and creating visual and narrative vision for project. They work closely with creative team to ensure that vision is realized.
• Casting: Have significant role in casting decisions, working with producers to choose actors who fit their creative vision.
• Storyboarding and Shot Planning: Plan and storyboard individual shots and scenes, determining camera angles, lighting, and overall visual style.
• Directing Actors: Guide actors in their performances, helping them understand and embody their characters.
• Blocking and Staging: Decide how actors move and interact within scene, as well as how camera captures these actions.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, including cinematography, production design, costume design, and editing, to achieve desired look and feel of project.
• Post-Production: Often involved in editing process, providing input on final cut, sound design, and visual effects.
• Problem Solving: Be adept at solving creative and logistical problems that may arise during production.
• Meeting Deadlines: Ensure that project stays on schedule and within allocated budget.
• Creative Leadership: Provide creative leadership and direction to entire production team, inspiring them to bring project to life.

• Management of communication and content production budgets.
• Development and implementation of communication strategies and campaigns.
• Supervision of video and media content production.
• Procurement of production equipment.
• Staff supervision and performance appraisals.
• Compliance with industry regulations.
• Coordination of logistics for production activities.
• Oversee & train refugee youths on participatory production methodologies.
• Production and oversight of emergency production activities and crew recruitment.
• Supervision of Dadaab Youth Participatory Video Project.
• Quality assurance and approval of production products.
• Participation in information dissemination plans in conjunction with other Implementing Partners (IP's) based in Dadaab.
• Collaboration with field staff to meet project objectives.
• Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
• Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
• Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
• Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
• Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
• Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
• Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
• Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.

• Coordinate and ensure participatory methodologies of production are adhered to in line with FilmAid participatory methodology.
• Oversee overall Emergency production activities including recruitment of technical crew, actors, training of all community participants in production and ensure proper production (pre-production, production and post production) protocols are adhered to.
• Coordinate Dadaab Youth Participatory Video Project (PVP) which seeks to build capacity of refugee youth to generate video content on issues affecting their community, through providing training on following;

i. Video production.

ii. Filming and editing.

iii. Creative writing for video, especially scripting and screenplays.

iv. Training in self-expression for production.

• Ensure that all Emergency production products are to satisfactory standards and are approved by concerned Agencies, project staff and advisory committee.
• Participate in drafting of Emergency information dissemination plans for Dadaab with other Implementing Partners (IP's) based in Dadaab.
• Work closely with Program Manager in providing regular updates of Emergency productions and dissemination of PVP products and other video products.
• Work with field staff in keeping accurate statistics of Psychosocial screening attendances, as well as photo gallery of screenings and any other project activities photos.
• Work with Dadaab Program Manager and other project staff to ensure that objectives of Dadaab project are met.
• Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any emergencies at any time using variety of available resources.

• Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
• Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
• Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
• Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
• Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
• Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness.
• Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
• Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
• Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.
• Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
• Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.