Under the direction of the Country Director based in Nairobi, the radio journalism trainer is responsible for devising and implementing training workshops and mentoring programs for radio journalists and producers working at local stations in Central Somalia. These will be carried out in liaison with our partner radio organization based in Nairobi. The trainer will also contribute to media skills and literacy events for grass roots Somali civil society organisations to enhance their interaction with the local radio stations. Workshops will be held in Hargeisa, Nairobi, Dhuusamareeb or Gurieel and the trainer will be required to work in all of these locations .
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned:
- Work closely with the Country Director on devising media trainings
- Liaise with partner media organization on training, skills and production objectives
- Organize and lead workshops and conduct trainings on all aspects of radio journalism and production
- Provide one-on-one mentoring in the field for radio staff producing programs for the local stations
- Contribute to media skills and literacy events for local civil society organizations
- Monitor and report on progress of training and mentoring programs
QUALIFICATIONS
- Fluent in Somali and English
- Regional expertise essential
- Experience as a radio journalism and production trainer
- Computer literate and familiar with digital radio equipment and software
- Ability to write narrative reports
- Organized, self-motivated and able to work independently
- Cultural and physical adaptability for lengthy periods of work in remote field locations in Somalia
- Ability to assess trainees skills and report on their progress and challenges
- Locally based candidates highly encouraged to apply
TO APPLY: Email your CV and cover letter to africajobs@internews.org. We will contact you for an interview if we are interested in your candidacy.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: africajobs@internews.org
For submissions: e-mail your CV and cover letter to africajobs@internews.org
Website: http://www.internews.org
