Farm Radio International Radio Craft Trainer / Networking Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Farm Radio International Radio Craft Trainer / Networking Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
BackgroundStarting in October 2020, Farm Radio will implement a short duration 7-country project for the German international development agency, GIZ.
The project will use a variety of strategies to increase awareness, knowledge and uptake of good agricultural, nutrition, health and gender equality practices.
The project will be executed in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, which means that distance methods, not just for broadcasting but also for design and training, will be at the forefront.
Countries include Cote d’Ivoire, Mali and Togo in West Africa; Ethiopia in East Africa and Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia in Southern Africa. Farm Radio has existing offices in Ethiopia and Mali and a longstanding strategic partnership with Farm Radio Trust in Malawi
]RC responsibilities for all projects (50%)]
Under the supervision of the Radio Craft Team Lead and the Country Representative ensure that all Radio Craft training and quality assessment activities for FRI impact projects (IP) are delivered effectively and to the highest standards.
Assess the skills of stations involved in FRI impact projects
Plan, Deliver and Evaluate gender-sensitive ? In station training to IP stations following the latest FRI training method
Provide distance coaching to stations involved in FRI impact projects
Monitor radio programs and offer follow up information to FRI impact project stations
Write in-station Training Reports
Ensure that in-station training plans are discussed and reviewed by the RCT Lead and includes key elements on gender equality
Collaborate with the Digital Innovations (DI) team to ensure that all interactive components (ICTs) of IPs are planned, implemented and monitored
Share lessons learned and insights from RC activities for continuous improvements of FRI methods
Contribute to establishing, supporting and liaising with listening groups and advisory groups
Travel within the country when needed and if safe and appropriate.
Networking Activities (45%)
Under the supervision of the Radio Network Director and Country Representative,
Support Network Services
in subscription and distribution activities.
Plan and facilitate Broadcaster Resources (BR) orientation sessions.
Support the production of radio resources and monitor the use of radio resources
Liaise with broadcasting partners by facilitating a WhatsApp / Telegram group.
Support impact project stations to adapt and use radio resources.
Maintain regular contact with women and men member broadcasters.
Find ways to include broadcasters that aren’t proficient in reading and writing in English and give priority to "marginalised" broadcasters and radio stations.
Contribute to improve the quality of radio broadcasts with the help of radio resources.
Motivate broadcasters to feel pride in their work and to positively contribute to their communities.
Other (5%)
Collaborate with other teams and departments
Contribute to annual work plans and budgeting activities
Contribute to knowledge sharing activities
Qualifications
Degree in Radio Journalism or a related field or the equivalent work experience in a relevant field
3+ years experience in interactive and participatory training, facilitating and coaching
5+ years experience in Radio and/or Communication programming
3+ years experience in project management and reporting
Expected Skills
Strong capacity for facilitating participatory, multi-stakeholder initiatives
Excellent communication skills
Excellent digital skills (Google suite, Whatsapp, Zoom, etc.)
Willingness to travel
Strong writing and presentation skills
High level of French / English, both spoken and written with fluency or functionality in the other as asset
Proficiency in one or more local languages
Understanding of, and experience with gender equality and inclusion issues
Good knowledge of the social, cultural, health, political and economic landscape and current events in each region of the country
Ability to receive and sort a large volume of information
Ability to check the reliability of information and to disseminate it
Ability to respond to the specific needs of people belonging to marginalized groups
Ability to understand and analyse information on gender equality
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Farm Radio International Radio Craft Trainer / Networking Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
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