BBC World Service Trust Project Manager Jobs 2011

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BBC World Service Trust Project Manager Jobs 2011

BBC WST is supporting journalists and producers to provide socially responsible and locally appropriate coverage of current events to audiences across the Arab world.
These are extraordinary times in the Arab world, as huge political upheavals bring dangers and uncertainties, but also new hopes and possibilities.

Inevitably, much attention has centred on the role of media; on journalism, citizen journalism, the internet and new forms of social media in the 2011 revolutions.

The BBC WST’s work in the region focuses on encouraging respective national media to adopt an active and effective role in building civil society and to facilitate greater political participation. The BBC WST has just completed a project titled 'socially responsible media platforms for the Arab world', which demonstrated that inclusive media can help tackle the sense of frustration and disenfranchisement in Arab society at a time when the region faces significant political, social and economic challenges.

Building on seven years of experience creating effective community radio (Al-Mirbad Radio) during the conflict in Iraq, we’ve helped four provincial radio stations in Yemen to develop interactive, participatory programmes that deal with access to local services.

Equipping journalists to provide coverage of their own communities, we’re building journalistic newsgathering skills following the basic rules of impartial and responsible reporting, but also introducing the very notion of holding officials to account.

We’ve also trained bloggers and aspiring journalists in Syria, and created the world’s first Arabic web drama in Lebanon.

The Project Manager who should have experience working with the media as well as experience in Governance and Peace related issues will take the lead and provide technical direction in line with the execution and implementation polices of the BBCWST and donor requirements.
The PROJECT MANAGER post is Abuja but may involve constant traveling across Nigeria. The contract duration is for one year with start date in October 2011. Salary will be based on experience.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience
Strong experience in project management, minimum of 3 years working experience specifically in the management and implementation of donor funded projects. Experience in the management of USAID will be an advantage
Experience working within the media and thorough understanding of best practices in project implementation and media training
Proven ability to analyse and critically evaluate editorial content, identifying strengths and weakness in programme content and driving constant improvement in output.
Possess strong oral, written communication and presentation skills.
Experience of operating effectively in difficult, sensitive and often fluid environment
Experience in networking and relationship building

QUALIFICATION:
Minimum of Bachelor Degree in humanities, social science or any related field. (A masters degree will be an advantage).

Method Of Application
Interested candidates should please send their application with n introduction letter stating capability and motivation on why they like the job, a detailed CV with names and address of three professional referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses) to the HR/Admininstration, BBC World Service Trust, Nigeria (word document please) email address: projectmanageremessage@yahoo.com not later than 7 working days from the date of this publication. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 18th August 2011.

www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/trust

BBC WST’s work in the region focuses on encouraging respective national media to adopt an active and effective role in building civil society and to facilitate greater political participation. The BBC WST has just completed a project titled 'socially responsible media platforms for the Arab world', which demonstrated that inclusive media can help tackle the sense of frustration and disenfranchisement in Arab society at a time when the region faces significant political, social and economic challenges.