Journalism Trainer/Mentor
Job Title: Journalism Trainer/Mentor
Location: Tanzania
Reports to: Senior Mentor Trainer
Duration: 12 months (with possible extension)
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We are the BBC’s international charity, and we believe in the power of media and communication for good. We work across more than 20 of the world’s poorest and most fragile countries, supporting the independent media essential to democracy and development. Each year, our projects and programmes reach 100 million people facing poverty, inequality and insecurity with information they can trust, helping to improve health, bridge divides, challenge prejudice, and save and change lives. We are independently funded and rely on the valued support of our donors and partners. We deliver a portfolio of media projects in Tanzania and we work to ensure that our projects are delivered on time to the highest possible standard, in accordance with BBC editorial values and BBC Media Action best practice.
The Broadcasting for Change project provides a unique space in the national media for young people to discuss important issues on their own terms and in their own language. The project focuses on supporting young women and girls to make informed decisions regarding their social, economic and political rights. It aims to build women's and girls’ agency and contribute to long-term social and behaviour change around the rights of women and girls in Tanzania. It aims to do this by; increasing the audiences' understanding of women’s rights and the benefits of gender equality, building people’s confidence and motivation to support women and uphold their rights, increasing the use of existing support services and challenging discriminatory and harmful gender norms.
Project outputs include:
A weekly national radio programmes focused on women’s rights and gender equality produced for young women and men, with corresponding social media platforms
Capacity-strengthening with young reporters and producers from partner radio stations, to build their capacity to design and create gender-transformative media content that supports the social, economic and political rights of young women and girls
Research to help us understand the barriers that young people (and particularly young women and girls) face to participating fully and actively in civic life in Tanzania
Seeking to establish connections with locally available resources and services that support the social, economic and political rights of women and girls.
Job purpose:
BBC Media Action is seeking a Journalism Trainer/Mentor to support our partner stations and their staff to produce varied, high quality and editorially robust programmes, tackling issues around good governance and issues linked to gender- sensitive and possibly gender transformative media content that is effective but also editorially balanced. In addition to working with local radio, the post holder will provide training to local stations. The post holder will work with Senior Mentor Trainers to develop training courses for on-site or central delivery, followed up by supporting individuals at all levels within the partner organisations, with the aim of putting theory into practice and broadening local skill bases.
The post holder will be required to spend around 80% of their time in assigned stations upcountry.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- To support the delivery of the Niambie Two project, to reach the highest standards in terms of quality, effectiveness, impact and relevance, meeting objectives clearly defined in the project proposal
- To work with the senior trainer to design a formal and on the job production training guide for partner radio and to independently deliver these trainings at assigned partner station. This document will guide the entire period of mentorship and serve as a frame of reference for evaluating the trainer/ mentor’s performance.
- To attend training of trainer’s sessions in mentoring, production skills and project related training - provided by BBC Media Action
- To deliver a series of training workshops and events, using the training curriculum and the project documents
- To deliver one-on-one mentoring to journalists up to editor level at assigned partner station. The trainer/ mentors will provide constructive feedback at the end of each assignment.
- To train BBC Media Action partner station staff to improve and sustain their capacity in journalism.
- To identify training needs of all Niambie Two partners in order to facilitate suitable training packages for implementation by the trainer/mentors.
- To conduct timely spot-checks and analyse local programmes in order to provide feedback to the projects, production and research teams
- To ensure that all programming and training meet the highest BBC standards, as well as delivering the project’s development objectives
- To work closely with station staff on all aspects of training and programme production to ensure maximum ownership by the station
- To introduce and continue regular editorial meetings to support output
- To ensure that findings from research and audience feedback are used to refine and improve projects outputs
- Mentor/ train partner stations to produce quality gender & health related radio output and review before airing
- Oversee airing of Niambie programme through partner stations
- Train and mentor Niambie Young Professionals so that they can contribute to Niambie radio programme (30% of the content) same proportion of content to Niambie’s digital platforms
- To submit reports and work plans periodically as required to the senior trainer mentor
- To attend regular meetings and team meeting with PDM, STM and international trainers and other BBC Media Action staff based in Dar-es-salaam
- To provide linkages between NGO experts, government and local radio partners in development of radio products and manage these relationships
- To perform any other duties that may be assigned
- Understand and comply with BBC Media Action’s Safeguarding policy and the staff Code of Conduct
- Participate in relevant mandatory training on Safeguarding and Respect at Work
- Report any Safeguarding concerns immediately, either to the Country Director, or using the Whistleblowing Policy.
Essential knowledge skills and experience:
- Fluent in English and Swahili with ability to write reports and scripts in these languages
- Strong editorial judgment and substantial radio production experience within Tanzania is essential (3 years minimum with a reputable organisation)
- A recognised journalistic qualification from a reputable university or college
- Experience in training journalists is an added advantage
- Excellent interpersonal skills, communication & influencing skills
- Ability to work in teams
- Strong understanding of and commitment towards BBC editorial values
- Strong understanding of the role of media and communications in development.
The
role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children and adults.
For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on
BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. A
police background check may form part of the recruitment process. BBC
Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of
abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Interested qualified candidates should submit
their CV with cover letter (in English, PDF or Microsoft Word format)
which outlines their experience and suitability for the role by email
to: recruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org – please include the title of the
position applied for in the subject line and send by 5pm on 23rd May, 2021.
Only applicants with separate cover letter will be considered.
Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Only shortlisted
candidates will be notified.
Producer-Presenter - Tuyajenge
Job Title: Producer-Presenter - Tuyajenge
Location: Tanzania
Reports to: Senior Producer
Duration: 12 months
We are the BBC’s international charity, and we believe in the power of media and communication for good. We work across more than 20 of the world’s poorest and most fragile countries, supporting the independent media essential to democracy and development. Each year, our projects and programmes reach 100 million people facing poverty, inequality and insecurity with information they can trust, helping to improve health, bridge divides, challenge prejudice, and save and change lives. We are independently funded and rely on the valued support of our donors and partners. We deliver a portfolio of media projects in Tanzania and we work to ensure that our projects are delivered on time to the highest possible standard, in accordance with BBC editorial values and BBC Media Action best practice.
The Broadcasting for Change project provides a unique space in the national media for young people to discuss important issues on their own terms and in their own language. The project focuses on supporting young women and girls to make informed decisions regarding their social, economic and political rights. It aims to build women's and girls’ agency and contribute to long-term social and behaviour change around the rights of women and girls in Tanzania. It aims to do this by; increasing the audiences' understanding of women’s rights and the benefits of gender equality, building people’s confidence and motivation to support women and uphold their rights, increasing the use of existing support services and challenging discriminatory and harmful gender norms.
Project outputs include:
A weekly national radio programmes focused on women’s rights and gender equality produced for young women and men, with corresponding social media platforms
Capacity-strengthening with young reporters and producers from partner radio stations, to build their capacity to design and create gender-transformative media content that supports the social, economic and political rights of young women and girls
Research to help us understand the barriers that young people (and particularly young women and girls) face to participating fully and actively in civic life in Tanzania
Seeking to establish connections with locally available resources and services that support the social, economic and political rights of women and girls.
Alongside the existing outputs, the B4C team has the exciting opportunity to launch a new national radio show aimed at young men and women aged 25-35 and other influencers of social norms and attitudes in Tanzania. This new show is called Tuyajenge (Let’s Build It) which seeks to replicate the sound and feel of Niambie, but with its own style of presentation and distinctive content.
Job purpose:
We are looking for an experienced, creative and dynamic young radio producer-presenter. S/he will become one the main voices of the Tuyajenge radio show and will represent the programme and the work of BBC Media Action at events, outside broadcasts and while recording content. The successful candidate will be expected to produce and present the weekly programme in Kiswahili and to ensure it continues to meet the highest editorial, production standards in line with the BBC’s editorial values and safeguarding policies.
The role is open to applicants aged 18-26, holding a diploma in journalism or equivalent qualification. Young women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Present the Tuyajenge radio show and other media content in an engaging style that appeals to its young audience and attracts new listeners - helping the show to grow and improve and cementing a trusted relationship with its audience
- Plan, script, produce and edit programme items and some full editions of the programme
- Originate ideas and create content for programmes, stories, features and interviews, both on radio and digital platforms and other media content as the project develops
- Gather, and verify the accuracy of, content for a range of programme formats through interviews, and collaboration with the Content Researcher and gender equality experts within the office
- Assist the Senior Producer to plan programme topics and production trips and events
- Impartially and critically review content from the Niambie project and – at times – content from other BBC Media Action projects in Tanzania and elsewhere
- Represent diplomatically, energetically, and strategically Tuyajenge show and BBC Media Action as a whole at external events such as workshops, conferences and launches including championing gender equality as a concept and in practice
- Learn, stay up to date with, and consistently apply the BBC’s editorial policies and values, production standards, and approach to safeguarding vulnerable people
- Assist with other production and project management tasks as required.
- Understand and comply with BBC Media Action’s Safeguarding policy and the staff Code of Conduct.
- Participate in relevant mandatory training on Safeguarding and Respect at Work.
- Report any Safeguarding concerns immediately, either to the Country Director, or using the Whistleblowing Policy.
Essential knowledge skills and experience:
- At least one year’s experience of working as a presenter, producer and/or on-air journalist with an international or reputable Kiswahili broadcaster – essential
- A recognised journalistic qualification from a reputable university or college - essential
- Proven commitment to the principles of gender equality – essential
- A good command of English, in order to be able to use BBC Media Action systems, communicate with colleagues in London and other offices and contribute to reports - essential
- Experience of working on behaviour-change communication projects, preferably gender transformative work – desirable
- Experience of developing entertaining, memorable and editorially acceptable programme topics and formats with experience of working in a similar role could bring
- Knowledge of computer software for audio or video editing and uploading content to a range of digital platforms – desirable.
The
role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children and adults.
For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on
BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. A
police background check may form part of the recruitment process. BBC
Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of
abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Interested qualified candidates should submit
their CV with cover letter (in English, PDF or Microsoft Word format)
which outlines their experience and suitability for the role by email
to: recruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org – please include the title of the
position applied for in the subject line and send by 5pm on 23rd May, 2021.
Only applicants with separate cover letter will be considered.
Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Only shortlisted
candidates will be notified.
IT Officer, Tanzania
Job Title: IT Officer, Tanzania
Location: Tanzania
Reports to: Operations Manager, Tanzania
Duration: 12 months (with possible extension)
We are the BBC’s international charity, and we believe in the power of media and communication for good. We work across more than 20 of the world’s poorest and most fragile countries, supporting the independent media essential to democracy and development. Each year, our projects and programmes reach 100 million people facing poverty, inequality and insecurity with information they can trust, helping to improve health, bridge divides, challenge prejudice, and save and change lives. We are independently funded and rely on the valued support of our donors and partners. We deliver a portfolio of media projects in Tanzania and we work to ensure that our projects are delivered on time to the highest possible standard, in accordance with BBC editorial values and BBC Media Action best practice.
Job purpose:
To provide IT support to BBC Media Action staff in our Tanzania office and often required to work closely with the UK technology team and global IT officers.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all current IT systems; including LAN, WLAN and wi-fi connectivity, PCs, operating systems, software applications and peripherals.
- Administer/manage total network, core switch, routing and firewall.
- Manage storage system (SAN or NAS Drives).
- Manage IP PBX (telephony exchange).
- Manage local conferencing systems (video/audio).
- Ensure server management (including backup, security etc.) is done effectively.
- Administer antivirus alerts and actions.
- Manage inventory and asset management for all IT equipment including licenses.
- Email configuration.
- Oversee provision of IT Support for the office.
- Data centre power management.
- Local technology projects (online projects, upgrades etc.).
- Purchase and vendor management.
- Manage access control system.
- User desktop, laptop, printer, scanner maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Smart phone configuration.
- User support and training on different Media Action systems like Office 365, SharePoint, MS Teams, Outlook etc.
- Configuration and support of any bespoke organisational systems, (Finance system - Access Dimensions, etc.).
- Manage BBC Media Action ticketing system for the country office: Create ticket(s), respond to ticket(s), act on the issues and provide solutions or escalate as required, resolve the call when solution is achieved.
- Maintenance of broadcast technology systems (studio, edit facilities).
- Understand and comply with BBC Media Action’s Safeguarding policy and the staff Code of Conduct.
- Participate in relevant mandatory training on Safeguarding and Respect at Work.
- Report any Safeguarding concerns immediately, either to the Country Director, or using the Whistleblowing Policy.
Essential knowledge skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent education and experience
- Progressive IT experience, including experience in a multi-office environment.
- Experience in working with non-profits and/or membership organisations preferred.
- Demonstrable ability to work with the senior management team of an organisation, and to manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong project management, organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluative skills.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Interested qualified candidates should submit their CV with cover letter (in English, PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role by email to: recruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org – please include the title of the position applied for in the subject line and send by 5pm on 23rd May, 2021.
Only applicants with separate cover letter will be considered. Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
