Afghanistan, kabul: Trainer - TV Journalism and Current Affairs

Background:

Internews® Network is an international non-profit organization working to improve access to information for people around the world by fostering independent media and promoting open communications policies. Internews' programs are built on the conviction that providing people with access to vibrant, diverse news and information empowers them to make their voices heard and to participate effectively in their communities. Since 2002, Internews has built a network of 42 local, independently-operated radio stations throughout Afghanistan and trained local journalists - women and men - to report in their communities.
General Function:

Internews Network is currently seeking journalism training advisors to work in Kabul, Afghanistan. The selected candidates will be responsible for training and mentoring in TV journalism skills, journalism and programming for journalists and current affairs programming in the catchment area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provide general oversight of the program; responsible for program management, strategic
* Works closely with Nai, Supporting Open Media in Afghanistan to develop curriculum
* Works with journalists and TV stations to review and develop skills and assist in implementation of programming changes
* Works with provincial media to implement specialist elections, youth and community development projects
* In coordination with Nai, contributes to the preparation of a training plan
* Prepares courses, trains and coaches national trainers to deliver courses
* Delivers trainings
* Prepares and assembles materials for monthly and quarterly reports, in compliance with donor and Country Director guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Broadcast journalism, and information program experience
* Experience training in a developing media environment
* Course design experience
* Experience living and working in a developing country desired
* Ability to handle multi-faceted programs with staff and partner organizations
* Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place.
* Qualification in a relevant field


TO APPLY

Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in@internews.org , placing “TTV - AF – in” in the subject line. Please name your attached documents in the following format: “LastName_cv” and “LastName_cover”. EOE M/F/D/V