BBC Media Action (BBC MA) is the charitable arm of the World Service
established by the BBC. BBC Media Action uses media and
communications to reduce poverty and promote human rights in
developing countries. To achieve this, BBC Media Action partners with
civil society, local media and governments to:
Produce creative programmes based on robust research in multi-
media formats which inform and engage audiences around key
development issues.
Strengthen the media sector through building professional capacity
and infrastructure.
BBC Media Action has been operating in Nigeria since 1999, addressing a
range of governance and health Issues iii the country. With a learn of
more than 80 staff lit Abuja, the Nigeria office has experience
working across a range at creative and Innovative TV film arid radio
formats, as well as training and capacity building, audience research and
interpersonal communication interventions that deeper audience
engagement with media outputs.


Producer/Trainer
Location: Abuja based.
The contract duration is two years.
The start dates will be December 2013 for the January 2014 for the
Producer/Trainer with a probation period of 3 months for each post.

Job Description
This role requires a dynamic trainer or mentor with a background in
radio production and experience developing the capacity of media
professionals. The position will be based in Abuja, though may spend up
to one month at a time away from base delivering training and
mentoring activities for radio stations and other partners across
Nigeria, with a particular focus on Rabbi state.
The position will play a principal role in the capacity building elements of
a new project that focuses on improving media treatment of
childhood illnesses The successful candidate will train and support media
professionals in a wide range of programme production skills and take
responsibility for designing training materials and methods of evaluation.
The candidate will offer on-going mentoring support to trainees when
in Abuja. S/he will ensure coordination of activities with other
members of the BBC Media Action training team.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance and direction of the Head of Training, conduct
and coordinate training activities in Kebbi state for a new project on
childhood illness.
Work with the training team to help design creative, innovative
approaches to training including setting objectives for trainings,
determining the appropriate content/theme of different sessions,
and establishing criteria for evaluating training impact.
Conduct training needs assessment of partner stations and help
prioritize capacity building support.
Design and deliver in-house that meet the project’s development
objectives and meet the highest BBC standards, including developing
work, plans, facilitating training logistics, creating training materials, and
identifying and documenting lessons from project activities.
Design and deliver in-house training and refresher courses for
colleagues at EEC Media Action.
Liaise and network with a rungs of partners, including partner
station staff at senior and junior levels.
Coordinate closely with other departments to guarantee that
training plans are drawing on and informing, other activities as
appropriate and in compliance with all BBC Media Action policies and
procedures.
Travel regularly within Nigeria when necessary and - if required - at
short notice.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Skills, Knowledge and Experience required
Extensive production background at a senior level, preferably in the
area of interactive radio/television, behaviour change communication
spot production and Health related journalism.
Understanding of Nigerian media industry and working practices as
applied by private and public stations.
Thorough understanding of best practice in media training.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, including
the ability to enthuse trainees, give constructive feedback and
facilitate learning in a focused arid friendly atmosphere.
Proven ability to analyse and critically evaluate editorial content,
identifying strengths and weaknesses in programme content and
driving constant improvement in output.
Evidence of high level editorial skills and thorough understanding of
BBC editorial values.
Evidence of imagination and an enthusiasm for generating new ideas,
particularly those with the widest possible audience appeal.
A proven track record in the careful management of budgets.
Evidence of full conversance with the latest production-related
technology.
Strong understanding of and commitment to issues-of
Reproductive Health, Malaria and Maternal and Child Health programming.
Strong understanding of the role of communications in development.
Experience in operating effectively in difficult, political, sensitive
and often fluid environment.
Thorough grasp of core EEC Media Action values of trust, audience,
quality, creativity, respect and working together.

Academic/Professional Qualification
A good university degree in any related field but preferably in Mass
Communication or Social Sciences.
A minimum of 2 years experience in training media practitioners on
program production
A minimum of 2 years experience in electronic media program
production especially in development issues.
Experience of working in a regular electronic media organization.
Competencies

The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have
been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are
expected to demonstrate these competencies.
Editorial Judgement - demonstrates balanced and objective judgement
based on a thorough understanding of 613C editorial guidelines, target
audience, programme and depart merit objectives. Makes the right
editorial decisions, taking account of conflicting views where
necessary.
Decision Making - Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate
action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.
Planning and Organisation - Is able to think ahead in order to establish an
efficient and appropriate course of action for self and Others.
Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues
and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.
Managing relationships and team working - able to build and maintain
effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co-
operatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed working
separately or competitively.
Developing Others - able to recognise potential (managerial,
professional, artistic or otherwise) and is willing to foster the
development of that potential. Creates a climate in which potential
can be realised.
Resilience - Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own
emotions in the lace of pressure, set backs or when dealing with
provocative situations, Can demonstrate an approach to work that is
characterised by commitment, motivation and energy:
Influencing and Persuading - Ability to present Sound arid well-
reasoned arguments to convince others, Can draw from a range of
strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or
behavior change.

Remuneration
Salary range from N250,000.00 gross per month

Of all this job characteristics, only N250,000 is payable per month and it is gross and BBC.

Transport/Logistics Assistant
Location: Abuja based.
The contract duration is two years.
The start dates will be a probation period of 3 months for each post.

Job Description
Will be responsible for driving project vehicle/personnel and ensuring
high safety and security standards while also rendering logistic support.

Duties and Responsibilities
Handle and drive allocated vehicle in a professional manner: being
courteous and professional to all passengers.
Ensure that vehicle allocated is clean, in good working condition, and
that registration documents are valid and up-to-date.
Ensure and adhere to security measures arid maximum safety
standards for all journeys, especially during early morning or late night
trips.
Adhere to the roster and schedule for the drivers to ensure
effective distribution and execution of tasks.
Working with the Lead Transport Officer, collate, screen and
process staff requests for vehicles and respond appropriately as
may be required.
Assist staff with gear or luggage as required, particularly at airport
pick-ups or drop-offs.
Undertake the dispatch of letters, parcels and any other
consignment, and assist in running errands (or the office,
Undertake logistics assignments arid tasks as may be assigned by the
Senior Logistics Officer arid I-lead of Operations
Perform any other duties that may be assigned

Essential
Minimum of 2 years working experience in an NGO or in a related
environment in a transport capacity.
Good knowledge of Nigerian road network, traffic rules and
regulations.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Energetic and personable.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Possess friendly and service-oriented personality.
Ability to Work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make
sound judgement.
Ability to analyse, interpret critical situations arid make sound
decisions.

Qualification:
Secondary school certificate, though a higher certificate will be an
advantage.
Possession of a valid National Driver’s License
Remuneration
Salary range from N120,000.00 gross per month

Method of Application
Interested candidates should please sent in their application/cover
letter with an introduction and capability statement staling capability
for the job, a detailed curriculum vitae (word document please) wily
names and addresses of at least 2 professional referees (including
their telephone, fax and email addresses) not later that 25th
November 2013 to:

hrnigeria@bbcmediaaction.org

with the position applied for clearly stated on the application cover letter

Keneking: Of all this job characteristics, only N250,000 is payable per month and it is gross and BBC.

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