Location :
Abuja, NIGERIA
Application Deadline :
27-Feb-11
Duration of Initial Contract :
3 months
Expected Duration of Assignment :
3 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Function / Expected Results- Coordinate smooth implementation of the workshops on training of journalists, training of politicians on media skills and monthly Media Owners and Editors Fora, :
- Organize, coordinate and manage workshop activities, including development of participants list, workshop materials and agenda in consultation with workshop facilitators and DGD
- Follow up on the progress of the roll out of the training and workshop(s) activities and support DGD staff to provide timely and relevant information to the relevant institutions on the project as may be required;
- Support DGD staff to ensure performance planning, monitoring and appraisal of the effectiveness of the workshops including following up on submission of situational reports by workshop facilitators
- Communicate with relevant organizations and networks to ensure adequate participants representation across gender and required states at zonal training.
- Contact media houses and follow up in placement of radio and television jingles for media campaign for voter education;
- Monitor the broadcast of the jingles on national, regional and state radio and television stations and develop and analyse performance matrix
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism
- Good work experience in relation to elections;
- Excellent liaison and inter-personal skills;
- Demonstrated nation-wide contacts with the media
- Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
- Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
- Computer skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- University degree in Mass Communication or related field.
Experience:
- At least three years of progressive professional experience in the media.
- Familiarity with Nigerian media scene
- Experience of work with International Organization an advantage
Language Requirement:
- Strong skills in written communications in English;
- Excellent spoken English is also required.
Deadline: 27-Feb-11
