Job Title - Resident Journalism Advisor, Central African Republic (the) (Bangui) Closing Date - 30 Sep 2009 Organisation - Internews Network Inc. URL Address - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7VXPLM
Resident Journalism Advisor Internews Network Inc. International non-profit media development organization Closing date: 30 Sep 2009 Location: Central African Republic (the) - Bangui Background: Internews® Network is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, D.C. whose mission is to empower people worldwide with the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard. General Function: Internews Network is currently seeking an experienced broadcast professional for the position of Resident Journalism Advisor to be based in Bangui, Central African Republic. The position is a one-year consultancy contract and is contingent upon securing funding. The position is required to provide training and mentoring to local print and radio journalists to report precisely and effectively on human rights and governance issues in the country; to engage government representatives, civil society and the citizenry in dialogue on these critical topics; and to develop innovative radio dramas to inform and engage community members in dialogue around issues of democratic decision-making and accountability of elected leaders as well as civic rights and responsibilities, including womens and childrens rights. The position requires experience in managing and training in small low-tech radio stations preferably in the developing world. The successful candidate will need to be resilient, resourceful and self motivated to work in the extremely challenging environment of CAR, and will preferably have lived in African conflict/post conflict environments. The work requires extensive travel to remote parts of the country. Responsibilities: - Organize and conduct a series of national and regional level journalism trainings. - Organize and conduct media literacy roundtables with government and civil society. - Travel to community radio station locations in remote regions of CAR on a regular basis to provide one-on-one mentoring to community radio journalists. - Oversee small travel and production grants to journalism trainees. - Write, develop and produce a series of radio dramas on human rights. - Work with local university to strengthen curriculum and provide guest lectures. - Coordinate with Internews partner organizations and other NGOs to facilitate creative program sharing and collaboration. Qualifications: - Native or fluent French speaker - Minimum 5 years radio broadcasting experience, preferably in community radio. - Experience in broadcast training and mentoring. - Experience in curriculum development. - Experience in writing and producing radio dramas. - Experience in facilitation and training, using hands-on participatory approaches - Fluency in use of digital field recording equipment, basic studio equipment and CoolEdit Pro/Adobe Audition. - Experience living and working in Africa and/or conflict/post-conflict environments - Ability to adjust to shifting political circumstances and create programming accordingly - Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place and experience supervising staff - Must be self-reliant, resourceful, good problem-solver, good humored, and flexible. - Ability to travel within CAR and willingness to spend extended time in the field, with limited facilities, often under harsh conditions. - Relevant university degree. - Must be computer literate. How to apply Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in(at) internews (dot) org (re-write in standard format), placing CAR-RJA-RW + your name in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V Reference Code: RW_7VXPGL-79 _______________________________________________ cr-india mailing list [email protected] https://mail.sarai.net/mailman/listinfo/cr-india
