Documentation Consultant – Stories of Change (Video, Photos, Booklet)

About the role

horizont3000, an Austrian NGO working in sustainable development cooperation, is seeking a qualified consultant to document the know-how3000 (kh3000) programme under the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) framework 2023-2026. The aim is to capture and share the project's results, lessons and impact, especially its contribution to gender equality and women's empowerment, through video, photos and a booklet. The work takes place mainly in Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in an inception meeting and review project documents, then develop a detailed work plan.
• Visit selected partner organisations in Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya to photograph and film stories of change.
• Interview gender focal points and project staff and refine four stories of change with photos and graphics.
• Produce four video clips of 3-5 minutes each and one mini documentary of 5-15 minutes.
• Draft a mini booklet on stories of change, lessons learned and best practices.
• Create up to ten digital flyers/infographics and submit a final report, raw footage and photos.

Required profile

• Experience in documentation, storytelling and communication strategies for NGOs.
• Previous work with NGOs in East Africa or similar organisations is an advantage.
• Strong writing and communication skills, excellent English and working Kiswahili.

Required skills

• Photography and videography, including editing and documentary production.
• If working in a team, one member must be an expert photographer.

The consultancy runs from an inception meeting on 13 November 2026, field visits between 23 November and 5 December, and delivery of final outputs by 14 December 2026. The consultant proposes a budget (fees, communication, taxes) not exceeding 20,000,000 UGX; in-country travel costs are covered by horizont3000. Applications with technical and financial proposals, CV, portfolio and references are sent by email by 10 November 2026.