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the BBCWST Team based in Abuja. The individuals will be expected to contribute to a Project funded by USAID which aims to address Good Governance Issues through media development activities which will be designed to boost the capacity of Media partners in the six focal states to serve the public interest through greater editorial and financial independence and professionalism while adhering to international standards of news reporting and programme making, by producing more objective, impartial, accurate, balanced outputs. The Post to be filled is:
Position: Producer/Trainer
The post is Abuja based but will involve travels to the focal states.
The Successful candidate will:
* The successful candidate will be delivering various training activities at
* Partner radio stations across Nigeria, and working with relevant partner organisations such as Radio/TV stations. Civil society organisations, and other USAID partners. Will train and support partner station staff and other trainees in a wide range of programme production skills and take responsibility for designing training materials and methods of evaluation. Will also offer on-going mentoring support to trainees.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Strong editorial judgement and substantial radio production experience, including production of audience participation formats.
* Proven ability to analyse and critically evaluate editorial content, identifying strengths and weaknesses in programme content and driving constant improvement in output,
* Minimum of 3 years experience in planning training courses and training of journalists, and willingness to develop skills in these areas. Thorough understanding of best practice in media training. Strong understanding of the role of communications in development.
* Strong understanding of and commitment to issues of governance, transparency and accountability programming.
Qualification:
* A minimum of first degree in Humanities. Social or Management Sciences or in any related field.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should please send in their application with an introduction letter capability and motivation on why they like the job, a detailed curriculum vitae with names and addressed of three professional referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses) on or before 19th August, 2010 to the Head of HR/Administration, BBC World Service Trust Nigeria email address: (word document please) Producer/Trainer Position:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 27th August, 2010. No telephone calls please.
