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26 September 2007 | Opportunities, World | Ernesto Aguilar

Internews Network is currently seeking a Resident Journalism Advisor to be based in N’Djamena, Chad and lead a training project in N’Djamena and other locations within Chad. The Resident Advisor would set-up a training center in N’Djamena-Chad, and provide training to local journalists and managers from community radio stations from various locations in the country.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Oversee the set-up and daily operations of the production studio and training center in N’Djamena and put structures in place for trainings.
-Organize and teach seminars and workshops on a variety of topics to develop the technical capacities of local journalists and managers with varying levels of broadcast, journalism or station management experience
-Travel to the radio stations to provide one-on-one mentoring to journalism trainees, editors and radio station managers on an ongoing basis;
-Assist local community station staff with writing, research and production of stories for broadcasts;
-Work closely with in-country partners and local civil society to assess and address information needs in the communities where the stations are located;
-Coordinate and liaise with NGOs, international organizations, and local authorities
-Hire and supervise local staff
-Provide financial and administrative oversight to the project and ensure compliance with donor regulations
-Ensure overall program goals and deliverables are met, write progress reports, and liaise with donor

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
-Minimum of 6 years of journalism experience, of which at least 4 years must be in radio
-Experience training/mentoring working with journalists or journalism students
-Extensive experience packaging radio reports with natural sound using digital editing programs (Adobe Edition/Cool Edit Pro)
-Fluency in French or Arabic
-Experience living and working in Africa
-Experience supervising staff
-Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the workplace
-Budget management and financial oversight experience
-Ability to travel extensively within Chad
-Must be computer literate
-Relevant University Degree

Preferred:
-Project management experience, especially of USAID-funded projects

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

You may send your CV via email to Ms. Marion Grossmann at marion.grossmann@developmentex.com. Please reference the job title in the subject of your email. The closing date for applications is Thursday September 27, 2007.

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