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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

BBC World Service Trust in Nigeria Current Jobs: Vacancies for Project Manager

THE ORGANIZATION:

The BBC World Service Trust in Nigeria, the BBC’s international development charity which tackle poverty, human rights and health issues through creative use of the media is seeking to recruit experienced individuals who will join the Team based in Abuja on a new project. The project aims to address and improve the numerous health challenges plaguing women and children in our society through media development activities which will be designed to boost the capacity of media partners in the focal states to serve the public interest.
 
The positions are in Abuja based but may involve travelling to the local states in Nigeria and the contract duration is expected to be one year, with a six month probation period. Salary will be based on experience but does not include moving or relocation allowance to duty station.
 
POST TITLE:   Project Manager
 
JOB DUTIES:
  • The project manager must have experience in managing projects on all or any areas of the following: Family Planning (FP), Reproductive Health (RH) and Prevention of Malaria,
  • He/She will take the lead and provide direction in all technical and administrative functions in line with the execution and implementation policies of the Trust and donor requirements.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of 3 years working experience in the management and implementation of complex donor funded projects, including logframes and deliverables,
  • Strong editorial judgement and substantial radio production experience,
  • Proven ability to analyse and critically evaluate editorial content, identifying strengths and weaknesses in programme content and driving constant improvement in output,
  • Possess strong oral, written communication, presentation skills and be proficient in the use of relevant information technology packages,
  • Demonstrate commitment to media and development in West Africa. Thorough understanding of the best practices in project implementation and media training, understanding of the Nigerian media industry and the use of communication to build long term development solutions.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Humanities, Social Sciences or any related field.
  • A masters degree will be an added advantage.
 
HOW TO APPLY:
 
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 10th November 2011 to the 
Head of HR/Administration, 
BBC World service Trust, 
Nigeria.
(word document please) with the position applied for clearly stated.
 
 
POST TITLE:   Senior Producer
 
JOB DUTIES:
  • Supervise and co-ordinate the production of a group of outputs and ensure the achievement of programme objectives,
  • To be involve with developing and implementation innovative behavior change communication strategies for the production department.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
  • A full command and up to date knowledge of modern English and Hausa language including complete comprehensive of written and spoken English to communicate effectively,
  • Ability to write, adapt and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media,
  • Possess ability to analyze and critically evaluate editorial content, identifying strengths and weaknesses in programme content and drive for perfection,
  • Minimum of 5 years experience working in the media and in similar position is required.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A good first degree in Mass Communication, Communication arts, theater arts, English or the social sciences or any related field,
  • An advance degree in any relevant field above will be an advantage,
  • An additional certificate/training in scriptwriting/editing, programme production, directing will be an added advantage.
 
HOW TO APPLY:
 
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 10th November 2011 to the:
Head of HR/Administration, 
BBC World service Trust, 
Nigeria.
(word document please) with the position applied for clearly stated.
 
 
POST TITLE:   Producer (Drama)
 
JOB DUTIES:
  • The producer will create, design, plan and produce programmes on agreed themes, facilities scripts writing, editing and production using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems while ensuring complaince with established procedures,
  • Coordinate the activities of writers, actors, directors, sound engineers and other personnel throughout the production process.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
  • Excellent script writing, communication and interpersonal skills and be well versed in the use of the computer,
  • Possess the ability to develop, design or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products including artistic productions,
  • Evidence of high editorial skills, making sound judgments on editorially sensitive progrmme issues,
  • Evidence of imagination an enthusiasm for generating new and original ideas,
  • Minimum of 4 years experience working in the media and in similar position is required.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A good first degree in Mass Communication, Communication arts, theater arts, English or the social sciences or any related field,
  • An advance degree in any relevant field above will be an advantage,
  • An ability to speak, read and write Hausa for Hausa magazine programmes.
 
HOW TO APPLY:
 
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 10th November 2011 to the 
Head of HR/Administration, 
BBC World service Trust, 
Nigeria.
Email address: producerbbc2011@yahoo.com 
(word document please) with the position applied for clearly stated.
 
 
POST TITLE:   Producer (Hausa Magazine Programme)
 
JOB DUTIES:
  • The producer will create, design, plan and produce programmes on agreed themes, facilities scripts writing, editing and production using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems while ensuring complaince with established procedures,
  • Coordinate the activities of writers, actors, directors, sound engineers and other personnel throughout the production process.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
  • Excellent script writing, communication and interpersonal skills and be well versed in the use of the computer,
  • Possess the ability to develop, design or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products including artistic productions,
  • Evidence of high editorial skills, making sound judgments on editorially sensitive progrmme issues
  • Evidence of imagination an enthusiasm for generating new and original ideas,
  • Minimum of 4 years experience working in the media and in similar position is required.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A good first degree in Mass Communication, Communication arts, theater arts, English or the social sciences or any related field,
  • An advance degree in any relevant field above will be an advantage,
  • An ability to speak, read and write Hausa for Hausa magazine programmes.
 
 
HOW TO APPLY:

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 10th November 2011 to the:
Head of HR/Administration, 
BBC World service Trust, 
Nigeria.
Email address: producerbbc2011@yahoo.com 
(word document please) with the position applied for clearly stated.
 
 
 

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