The BBC Swahili Service is part of BBC Africa and we broadcast
to around 20 million listeners in Eastern and Central Africa.
BBC Swahili is producing a series of TV and radio debates around
the Kenyan elections complimented by an integrated Web / social media platform
and training to our broadcast partners.
1. Communications and Training Manager
(Full time, fixed term contract, 10 months)
Job Purpose: Guide the communications
and training programme for the Kenya debates programme on TV and radio
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Create
and distribute materials to support local organisations working in hard to
reach areas as a means of extending the Kenya debates’ broadcasts to their
communities
- Lead
promotional activities and engagement with audiences through events, PR, web
and social media and marketing collateral
- Oversee
the training programme to improve skills of broadcasting partners in
moderating, handling debates and producing research based and balanced
reporting
- Monitor
activities of the debate programme and the progress of the training
programme
Qualifications
- At
least five years relevant experience with an INGO, ideally in governance
- Masters
degree preferably in development studies, education, mass communication or
other relevant educational background
- Experience
with content production and management on the web, with social media and
using SMS
- Strong
understanding of Kenyan governance issues, Kenyan media and the role of
media and communications in development
- Experience
of coordinating work though civil society partners
2. Web Editor
(Full time, fixed term contract, 9 months)
Job Purpose: Manage the online presence of the Kenya
debate programme
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop
and manage web and social media platforms and the creation and publication
of programme related content in various formats to these channels
- Capture
and produce rich multimedia content for digital publication, working
closely with the radio and TV production teams
- Help
to make content as widely usable as possible by journalists, online
influencers, bloggers and audiences
- Monitor
editorial content and provide analysis of user statistics
Qualifications:
- Relevant
higher education preferably in online communications
- Web
development and production skills and ability
- Substantial
editorial experience gained in an online media or journalism environment
- A
strong knowledge of current and developing platforms, technologies and
tools used in communication
- Excellent
IT and web publishing skills, and experience of digital content management
and production software
- Understanding
of Kenya, Kenyan governance issues, Kenyan media and the role of media and
communications in development
3. Multimedia Developer
(Full time, fixed term contract, 8 months)
Job Purpose: Provide expert technical
support in the development and monitoring of websites and social media, the
coding and publishing of approved content in various formats and use of and
integration of data
feeds from SMS and other sources with online channels
Qualifications:
- Bachelors
degree preferably in computer programming, multimedia or other relevant
educational background
- A
strong knowledge of developing platforms, technologies and tools, coupled
with an understanding of how they can be used to communicate
- Excellent
IT and web publishing skills, and experience of digital content management
and production software and integration data feeds from 3rd party sources
to websites (i.e. SMS, database, etc.)
- Experience
with various forms of media, such as, video and audio editing, web design,
information architecture, graphic arts and animation, scriptwriting and
interactive media
4. Broadcast Mentor
2 Positions
(Full time, fixed term contract, 9 months)
Job Purpose: Execute the training
activities of the Kenya debates programme by combining direct/remote support
and in situ development of radio and TV programmes to our broadcast partners
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute
to the development of customised training programmes
- Provide
on-the-job training to station staff on election and conflict sensitive
reporting, balance and fairness and awareness of journalistic ethics and
codes of conduct
- Deliver
training to staff in production skills, reporting on elections and
presentation/moderation of debates through workshops, group feedback
sessions and one-on-one advisory meetings
- Monitor
the progress of trainees through self-assessment questionnaires,
interviews with staff and respective managers and content analysis of
output produced by partner stations over time and adapt mentoring
programme as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelors
degree preferably in journalism, education, mass communication or other
relevant educational background, a masters degree will be added advantage
- Strong
editorial judgment and substantial journalism experience essential
- Experience
of covering elections conflict sensitive reporting, balance and fairness
and awareness of journalistic ethics and codes of conduct
- Experience
in training journalists
- Strong
understanding of the Kenyan media environment
5. Location Manager
(Full time, fixed term contract, 10 months)
Job Purpose: Handle all practical arrangements for
the production of radio and TV broadcasts and manage production sites
throughout the broadcast process
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead
in researching, identifying and organising access to appropriate locations
- Negotiate
access and contracts with location owners and organise permissions with
local authorities and the police
- Recruit
and manage local set crew
- Provide
logistical and administrative support for the team – organising transport,
accommodation, hires equipments and facilities, etc.
- Ensure
technical specs for equipment, power sources and crew accommodation on
site are met
Qualifications:
- At
least 3 years of professional experience in location management for TV and
radio production
- Excellent
communication skills, including the ability to work with a diverse range
of people
- Adaptability,
to deal with external factors when organising the environment required for
the shoot
- Strong
understanding of Kenya and Kenyan media environment
- Travelled
extensively throughout Kenya
- Knowledge
of health and safety regulations
6. Production Assistant
(Full time, fixed term contract, 9 months)
Job Purpose: Provide administrative
and organisational support prior to, during and after the production of the
Kenya debate programme and develop/manage efficient systems, procedures and
protocols to enable the smooth running of a weekly radio and TV programme
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist
in organising and running recce’s and shoots and develop the appropriate
paper-work
- On
shoot days, ensure all relevant technical and production staff are aware
of Health and Safety standards and have appropriate documentation to
support this
- Responsible
for the production support kit and ensure all contents are usable, in
sound working order and develop procedures for loan of equipment to
relevant production staff
- Manage
diaries and production schedule ensuring issues regarding logistics and
production matters are flagged in good time
- Be
the focal point for communication within the various production units
(technical, production and event)
Qualifications:
- At
least 3 years of professional experience in production support for TV and
radio
- Demonstrates
strong organisational and planning skills and manages conflicting demands
to meet deadlines
- A
capacity to determine priorities, and a clear view of what is and what is
not practical within the constraints of time, costs and resources and the
ability to anticipate problems and determine how best to resolve them
- An
ability to work to tight deadlines and to balance conflicting demands
7. Researchers (3)
(Full time, fixed term contract, 10 months)
Job Purpose: Provide high level and verifiable
information on panellists, themes, and issues on localities to support a high
quality weekly radio and TV production
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Generate
and develop new programme ideas
- Fact
checking, writing briefs for presenters and contributing to the creative
scope of the production
- Prepare
production material such as fact sheets, pamphlets to accompany
productions, and publicity material
- Identify
appropriate data, contributors, locations or archive material, collate and
assess information from various sources, and ensure that legal, compliance
and copyright
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in a relevant subject – media, social/political sciences,
journalism or substantial broadcast journalism experience
- Experience
in, and knowledge of, the pre-production and production processes
- Advanced
analytical skills
- Demonstrates
current knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations, and associated
procedures, including Copyright, Data Protection, Public Liability, etc.
and how to comply with regulatory requirements as they relate to the
Kenyan broadcast environment
8. Audience Recruitment Team
(Part time,consultancy contract, 3 days per broadcast [upto 24
broadcasts])
Job Purpose: Source audiences of up to 100 people for
each radio and TV broadcast
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Travel
to broadcast locations in advance to recruit audience based on programme
requirements
- Compile
and manage a master database with audience member details
- Ensure
selected audience members arrive to broadcasts on time and assist
programme team in registering and managing the audience
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in a relevant subject – media, social/political sciences,
journalism or experience in radio and TV broadcasting
- An
ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals, organisations and
networks to source audience members
- Travelled
extensively throughout Kenya and willing to travel frequently throughout
the broadcast period
9. TV Director
(Part-time, consultancy contract, 3 days per broadcast [up to 24
broadcasts])
Job Purpose:
- Lead
all production operations for recording the TV and radio broadcast,
including the best use of cameras, audio and lighting and the direction of
the presenters and contributors
- Organise
and manage multi-camera outside broadcast (OB) teams, which will include
vision mixer, PA, camera, lighting and sound operators, floor managers,
make-up, auto-prompt operators and other ancillary staff and set high
standards and rigorous quality control over output
- Participate
in the post-production TV edit to review the technical standard of the
finished programme and ensure that it is technically suitable for
transmission
Qualifications:
- At
least 5 years experience as TV Director with specialisation in
multi-camera OB productions
- Able
to maximise resources and advise on best use and improvement of those resources
for the future
Closing date for applications is 27th May 2012
Start date for all positions is July 2012.
All positions require fluency in spoken and written English and
Kiswahili.
The position comes with excellent terms and conditions on a local
BBC contract.
Interested candidates who meet the specifications should send a
CV and a covering letter outlining role suitability and/or their motivation.
Applications should be sent to bbcnairobi@gmail.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
