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Theatre Specialist Consultant
Search for Common Ground

SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND is the largest dedicated peacebuilding organization.

Since 1982, we have worked to end violent conflict and to build healthy, safe, and just societies all over the world. Currently, we work in 31 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

OUR MISSION is to transform the way the world deals with conflict, away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions.

WE BELIEVE that conflict is inevitable but violence is not. Conflict is a natural result of human diversity. When we deal with conflict adversarially, it generates polarization and violence. When we collaborate, conflict catalyzes positive change.

OUR VISION is a world where cooperation is the norm—where differences stimulate social progress, rather than precipitate violence.

 


 Supervisor: Media Officer
 No. of Post: 1
 Duty Station: Khartoum
 Closing Date: 29 May 2022

 
 Background:

Search for Common Ground

Search is an international conflict transformation NGO that aims to transform the way individuals, groups, governments and companies deal with conflict – away from adversarial approaches and towards collaborative solutions. Since 2019, Search Sudandesigns and implements multifaceted, culturally appropriate and conflict-sensitive programs using a diverse range of tools, including media and training, to promote dialogue, increase knowledge and determine a positive shift in behaviors.

 

Search in partnership with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, the International Republican Institute, and the National Democratic Institute, with associate partners Internews, is implementing a project that supports the development of Sudan’s governance and electoral institutions; promotes inclusive participation of all voters in the elections; and the revival of political parties, civil society organizations, and media. The three-year program, supported by the USAID, targets the entirety of Sudan and has the overall goal to establish and strengthen democratic institutions, stakeholders, and processes that will administer transitional elections and lay the foundations for a more peaceful, inclusive, and democratic Sudan. 

 

Summary of the Consultancy

  • In support of its ongoing programs, Search for Common Ground Sudan is seeking to hire a Theatre Specialist consultant to coordinate and execute a series of theatre performances in target states – South Kordofan, West Kordofan, Kassala, Qadarif, Blue Nile and Khartoum – in Sudan. The Theatre Specialist will work closely with the Media Officer, Radio Specialist and Project focal to review and revise drama scripts ensuring their messaging is consistent and in-line with the project’s objectives, is conflict sensitive, entertaining yet informative as well as tailored to local audiences. The Theatre Specialist will train local actors, coordinate rehearsals and direct live performances. The consultant must pay very close attention to audience engagement, prioritizing their feedback and understanding of the topics being discussed through the performance to actively incorporate these comments in future performances.

 

Geographic Locations

  • The Theatre Specialist Consultant can be based anywhere in Sudan but must be willing and able to travel to the project’s target states: South Kordofan, West Kordofan, Kassala, Qadarif, Blue Nile and Khartoum to conduct trainings, directing and performances. Travel and accommodation within outer states will be covered fully by Search.

 



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

The Theatre Specialist Consultant will report to the Media Officer and is expected to uphold the following responsibilities:

  • Lead, plan and facilitate theatre trainings for diverse community members (inclusive of vulnerable youth and women) on how to read a script, act out a script and engage the audience
  • Guide and direct local actors throughout performances
  • Lead the execution theatrical performances – managing the time of the performance, movement of actors on the stage and overall production
  • Lead and facilitate the entire production process of theatrical performances inclusive of engaging actors, training them on the script and directing live performances
  • In close collaboration with the Media Officer, Radio specialist and Project focal, review all scripts – actively incorporating their feedback
  • Lead in the review, editing and revision all received scripts for consistency, engagement and conflict sensitivity – prioritizing their tailored-approach to local audiences and catering to local languages
  • Deliver simplified trainings on gender-based violence (GBV), principles of the common ground approach (CGA), women’s rights and conflict sensitivity to local actors
  • Ensure that the confidentiality, privacy and safety of all actors and audience members (particularly women and youth) are protected and upheld at all times
  • Facilitate discussions, interjections and conversations between and among the audience and actors in a conflict and gender-sensitive manner
  • Ensure that all theatrical performances are conducted in a timely manner and thoroughly documented
  • Intensely observe and engage actors and the audience to collect comprehensive feedback on performances in an inclusive, conflict-sensitive and detailed mannerand promptly relayed these to Search’s Media Officer and DME officer
  • Write comprehensive reports that capture the incidents, reactions and interactions of each performance in English in a timely manner

 

Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

 

Key Deliverables

While upholding the aforementioned responsibilities, the Theatre Specialistconsultant agrees to submit the following:

  • Comprehensive, clear and grammatically correct English reports covering the interactions, reactions and recommendations of actors and audiences during eachtheatrical performance
  • Accurate, comprehensive and conflict-sensitive training material (PowerPoint presentation or manual) used to guide local actors on the techniques of acting, theatre and artistic performance

 

Timeline

  • The consultancy will engage the Theatre Specialist for a limited number of days between May 2022 and May 2023. The consultant will be expected to travel to several target states to coordinate trainings and performances. Travel and accommodation on mission will be covered in full by Search. As such, the consultant will be paid based on working days and upon receipt ofapproved activity reports.


 

 

 


 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Drama, Creative Arts or any other relevant discipline
  • 3+ years’ work experience in directing, acting and coordinating theatrical performances
  • At least 1+ years’ of experience writing, editing and reviewing drama scripts that tackle social issues
  • Demonstrated experience with producing theatrical performances that discuss social issueswith little supervision
  • Computer proficiency in general office software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, presentation and effective communication with a variety ofstakeholders.
  • Ability to engage a range of actors and communities from diverse backgrounds (who may be illiterate or uneducated) in a respectful, appropriate and dignified manner
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills in Arabicand English
  • Advanced reporting writing skills in English and Arabic
  • Ability to maintain professionalism, creativity, and enthusiasm while working in a fast-paced, multi-cultured environment with minimal supervision.
  • Strong active listening skills
  • Experience working with communities in Blue Nile, Gadarif, Kassala, West Kordofan and South Kordofan is preferred
  • Written and oral proficiency in English and Arabic is required.
  • Strong active listening skills
  • Experience working with communities in Blue Nile, Gadarif, Kassala, West Kordofan and South Kordofan is preferred
  • Written and oral proficiency in English and Arabic is required.

Women are encouraged to apply.

 

In addition, the consultant is required to exhibit the following behavioral competencies:

  • Working with People: The ability to respect the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy, listens, supports; consults others and shares information and expertise, builds team spirit and adapts to the team.
  • Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, to tolerate ambiguity, to adapt personal style to different people and situations.
  • Drive for Results and Efficiency: The ability to set quality standards, monitor and maintain quality of work, and set goals to achieve continuous improvement.
  • Relationship Management: The ability to manage interactions, to provide service and to support the organization while building an effective internal and external network.
  • Leadership and Navigation: The ability to manage and contribute to initiatives and processes within the organization while making progress toward change and continuous improvement.
  • Communication: The ability to effectively exchange information with others, to effectively deliver critical information, to gather information and communicate with others.
  • Global and Cultural Effectiveness: The ability to value and consider the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties and be able to work cross-culturally.
  • Ethical Practice: The ability to integrate Search vision, mission and core values, integrity and accountability throughout all organizational and business practices.
  • Business Acumen: The ability to understand and apply information to contribute to the organization's strategic plan.
  • Developing others (for people manager): The ability to provide support to enhance performance and professional growth.

 


Applications

Application deadline is 29thMay 2022. To apply, interested candidates are requested to submit the following documents via email:

  • Curriculum vitae;
  • Samples of previously directed, scripted or written work
  • Financial offer – daily work rate (per diem)

 

Inquiries

Hatim Abdalla: habdalah@sfcg.organd Entisar Abdelsadig: eabdelsadig@sfcg.org

 









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