Podcast Consultant

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent.

• The Podcast Consultant will work closely with Samuel Hall’s programme, technical, and communications teams and will be responsible for the end-to-end production of podcasts, from concept to publication.

Deliverable 1: Podcast Production

• Produce a total of 15 podcasts over the contract period:

• 1 Podcast series with 7 podcast episodes for LLEARN, focusing on return, reintegration, urban displacement, local governance, and participatory processes;

• 4 podcast episodes for Karamoja Strong, focusing on climate vulnerability, conflict, resilience, social cohesion, and adaptive service delivery.

• Lead all stages of podcast production, including:

• Concept development and episode outlines;

• Identification and coordination of speakers (community members, local authorities, CSOs, researchers, practitioners);

• Interview recording (remote and/or in-person);

• Editing, sound design, and final production;

• Support for publication and dissemination (in coordination with the communications team).

• Brand identity development and dissemination for the podcasts

• Ensure podcasts are learning-oriented, accessible, and suitable for diverse audiences, including practitioners, policymakers, donors, and communities.

• Apply ethical storytelling standards, including informed consent, safeguarding, and do-no-harm principles.

Deliverable 2: Audio-Visual and Knowledge Management Support

• Support the production of short audio clips, teaser content, or complementary photo/video materials where relevant.

• Maintain a well-organised audio archive (raw recordings, edited files, transcripts where applicable) for reuse and dissemination.

• Coordinate with the communications team to align podcasts with LLEARN website updates, social media visibility, and CDE priorities.

• Deliverables will be agreed on a rolling basis in line with programme timelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience producing podcasts or audio storytelling in development, humanitarian, or research contexts;

• Strong background or demonstrated understanding of:

• Migration, return and reintegration (for LLEARN); and

• Climate change, conflict, resilience, and fragility (for Karamoja Strong);

• Experience conducting interviews and translating complex issues into clear, engaging audio narratives;

• Strong ethical awareness and experience applying community-centred and inclusive storytelling approaches;

• Excellent spoken and written English; additional East African languages are a strong asset...