Local Consultant - Photography and Videography, Madagascar

About the role

Pratham International, a US 501(c)(3) supporting learning innovations for children and youth, is deploying a professional photographer/videographer to three locations in Madagascar for a time-bound assignment. The consultant documents foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) programmes, youth skilling initiatives and digital innovations, focusing on classroom teaching and learning practices under the TaRL programme in partnership with JICA. The work is supervised by the Communications team and the local point of contact.

Key responsibilities

• Capture 4K video (16:9 and 9:16) in classrooms, communities and interviews, with professionally balanced audio
• Produce high-quality photography for reports, advocacy and digital platforms
• Edit content into short-form (3-4 minutes) and long-form (15-20 minutes) outputs
• Add voiceovers, translations and subtitles in local languages and English
• Deliver edited videos, raw footage, a curated photo library, metadata and captions, and signed informed consent forms

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in photography, videography and post-production
• Demonstrated experience documenting social impact or development programmes
• Experience in remote or resource-constrained settings
• Understanding of ethical storytelling involving children and vulnerable populations
• Locally based and willing to travel within the assigned geography; international travel costs not covered

Required skills

• Industry-standard editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite or Final Cut Pro
• 4K video production and RAW photography

The duration is up to 10 days including travel, paid 50% after the work plan and shooting schedule is approved and 50% after final deliverables are accepted. Applications go through the online portal and must include a portfolio, technical approach and timeline, and a financial proposal with a daily rate.