Location: Kinshasa, DRC
Background:
Internews® Network is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, DC whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.
General Function:
The Senior Radio Journalism Advisor is an experienced broadcast professional who oversees and coordinates a small team of trainers and support facilities to build the journalistic capacity of community radio stations in four provinces of DRC: Bandundu, Maniema, South Kivu and Katanga. He or she will design, implement and oversee all aspects of a comprehensive training program, and assist the Chief of Party on overall program development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Participate in the assessment process to select 45 partner community radio stations that will be the focus of the training and support program.
* Design and coordinate a comprehensive training program, with appropriate curriculum and training manuals and documentation targeting partner stations journalists.
* Design and coordinate a series of media literacy workshops targeting local CSO partner organizations and thematic roundtables opened to community radio volunteers as well as other journalists and media professionals.
* Supervise a team of three journalists-trainers in charge of trainings, roundtables and mentoring sessions at community radio stations and fulfill the role of trainer as needed.
* Supervise the creation and management of four Media Resource Centers, one for each of the four targeted provinces.
* Travel to community radio station locations and Media Resource Centers in the four provinces on a regular basis to provide necessary guidance, oversee program implementation and help the M&E project specialist gather data for project evaluation. Document the achievements and challenges of the project through training reports, newsletter articles, website submissions and photographs. Assist in networking and sharing success stories with government officials, donors and other interested parties.
* Promote program sharing among community radio partners through the development of a specific FTP platform and collaboration with Radio Okapi and Fondation Hirondelle.
* Coordinate with partner organizations Fondation Hirondelle and Albany Associates in all project activities related to the professionalization and promotion of journalism.
* Help in the selection and development of the small grants program.
* Assist the Chief of Party in the preparation of media campaigns and other media events supported by the project.
* Assist the Chief of Party in program development and strategic planning.
* Any other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
* French fluency required
* Minimum 5 years radio broadcasting experience, preferably in community radio.
* Experience in broadcast training and mentoring.
* Experience in curriculum development
* 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.
* Spoken and written English skills mandatory
* 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 a minimum of 2 years experience supervising staff
* Must be self-reliant, resourceful, good problem-solver, good humored, and flexible.
* Ability to travel within DRC. Willingness to spend time in the field, with limited facilities, often under harsh conditions.
* Relevant academic qualifications.
* Must be computer literate.
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 “SRJA-DRC-IN” in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V