9japrofessionals - Nigeria's Online Labour Market

Background

The SBC World Service Trust in Nigeria, the BBC's international development charity which tackle poverty and human rights through creative use of the media is seeking to recruit experienced individuals who will join the BCCWST 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.

Position

Producer/Trainer.The post is Abuja based but will involve travels to the focal states.

Duties

The successful candidate will be delivering various training activities at partner radio stations across Nigeria, and working with relevant partner organizations such as radio/TV stations, civil society organizations, 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 stating capability and motivation on why they like the job, a detailed curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three professional referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses) not later than 2 weeks from the date of this publication to the Head of HR/Administration, BBC World Service Trust, Nigeria

(word document please)

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 27" August 201 0. No telephone calls please.

Background

The SBC World Service Trust in Nigeria, the BBC's international development charity which tackle poverty and human rights through creative use of the media is seeking to recruit experienced individuals who will join the BCCWST 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.

Position

• Communication / Web Editor.The post is based Abuja

Duties

The Successful candidate will:
Use information gathered from fieldwork to write up articles for the web, maintain and protect information from destruction or hackers.
Design project graphics, prepare IEC materials, create and develop a social networking forum/function and optimized it for networking and training. Prepare annual plans for the project web site, identify goals, operational objectives, strategic approach, budget requirements, provide server statistics, site audits, cost-benefit analysis and user requirement surveys.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive experience developing and managing international websites and integrating social networking as part of a website

• Advanced technical aptitude and knowledge of web technologies, website navigation and blueprinting, appreciation of browser compatibility issues, web content management and document management systems.

Qualification:

A minimum of first degree in Computer Sciences, Management Information Services or any related field. A professional certification is desirable.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should please send in their application with an introduction letter stating capability and motivation on why they like the job, a detailed curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three professional referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses) not later than 2 weeks from the date of this publication to the Head of HR/Administration, BBC World Service Trust, Nigeria

(word document please)

email address:

Communication/Web Editor Position: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 27" August 201 0. No telephone calls please.