Media Training Coordinator – UNESCO Dar es Salaam

Title: Media Training Coordinator
Domain: Communication
Grade: SB-3
Only nationals of Tanzania can apply for this post
Organizational Unit: UNESCO Dar es Salaam National Office
Duty station: Dar es Salaam, United Republic Tanzania
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension subject to availability
of funds and satisfactory performance
Deadline (midnight, EAT time):
Application to be sent to:
31 March 2018
ao.dar-es-salaam@unesco.org
UNESCO CV Form to be used ‐
https://en.unesco.org/careers/media/3705)

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

I. Background

The position is within the Communication and Information (CI) Sector, building on UNESCO’s work in Tanzania which aims to
strengthen policies and capacities for the development of independent and pluralistic media; improve media access to ICT;
forging the links for increased citizen’s participation in rural communities through increased access to information; and
building a conducive environment for media freedom and pluralism.

Within the framework of the SDC funded project “Empowering Local Radios with ICTs for the Promotion of Rural Citizens
Participation in Democratic Discourse and Development” UNESCO works to support community radios and the Tanzania
Development Information Organization (TADIO), a community based media network in Tanzania, by addressing capacity gaps
and strengthening efforts for sustainability of Community Radios through entrepreneurship and income generation; capacity
building on ICTs and management; support to improve quality and inclusive programming. The project will also ensure
quality, timely and relevant UNESCO contributions to the Delivering as One UN policy through UNDAP II in the United
Republic of Tanzania (URT).

The Media Training Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and under the overall
authority of the Head of Office and Representative (HoO). He / She will contribute to the regular and daily exchanges about
the development of the project to the National Professional Officer for Communication and Information (NPO CI).

II. Duties and requirements
Under the overall authority of the Head of the UNESCO Office in Dar es Salaam and direct supervision of the Project Manager
and in close collaboration with the Regional Office and Programming, Monitoring and Coordination Unit of the Executive
Office of the Communication and Information Sector, the incumbent will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities:

1. Develop training and mentorship plans, design specific trainings and mentorship sessions, facilitate training and
mentorship sessions to Media outlets
 Provide expertise in the development of manuals and materials to train Community Media, Specially Community
Radios, within planned Media Training Programmes of the SDC funded project;
 Coordinate the training / mentorship and peer learning sessions with M&E officer so that all expected targets
defined in the project are met and all indicators addressed;
 Advise on strategy and entry points in media related training / mentorship interventions aligned with UNESCO’s
mandate in on-going and planned interventions, currently including the Prevention of Violent Extremism and
Election Support projects; and other future projects and initiatives;
 Elaborate and revise all training and mentorship reports on Media training activities aligning them with the M&E
framework by working closely with the M&E officer

2. Contribute to Knowledge sharing on Media training by supporting the coordination process to release publications
aligned to UNESCO standards
UNESCO is committed to gender equality in its programming and to gender parity within the Secretariat. Therefore,
women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
 Identifying and promoting institutional memory resources to support the development of publications and
manuals on community media development, within agreed timeframes, including topics covered by the capacity
development component of the SDC Project such as, management and sustainability of community radios; use of
ICTs for media development; managing correspondent networks; quality programming for rural communities;
and case studies of inclusive broadcasting involving youth and women production groups;

3. Support the development and maintenance of partner relations
 Provide inputs to the participation in thematic and working groups organised by the donor’s community;
 Provide inputs for strengthening relations with government authorities including the National Commission and
Civil Society Organisations linked to the Media Industry;

4. Support in the visibility of UNESCO’s activities in Tanzania by contributing to internal and external communication
channels
 Contribute to draft the press releases linked to Media Development Project undertaken, especially the SDC
project for mainstream media;
 Contribute to the efforts to publicize and communicate UNESCO SDC Project results at all levels including the
submission of articles for the UNESCO newsletter and social media sites, as well as, quality press releases.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in in journalism, communication, international affairs and / or
Development or related areas.

WORK EXPERIENCE
 At least 2 years of relevant work experience in implementing and coordinating capacity building sessions for CSO and / or
Media outlets, Public Information activities;

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
 Experience in team building and management of communication and information programmes
 Experience in project management
 Experience in working with Government partners
 Good computer and other IT skills. Excellent skills in MS Office
 Strong strategic and analytical skills
 Ability to interact with a wide range of high–level partners
 Ability to work in result oriented teams

LANGUAGES
 Excellent knowledge of English (reading, writing, oral expression, and understanding).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
 Strong knowledge of the Tanzanian context.
 Previous experience with UN agencies and understanding of the UN system, including its administrative procedures
and DAO process.

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO’s salaries are calculated in Tanzanian Shillings and exempt from income tax.

Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send your application letter, UNESCO CV, in English to ;ao.dar-es-salaam@unesco.org ;or hand deliver in
sealed envelope marked “Media Training Coordinator’’ to: The Head and Representative, UNESCO Dar es Salaam Office, Plot
59 Mtwara Crescent, Oysterbay, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania no later than 31 March 2018.

Please note that only short-selected candidates will be contacted.

A written test may be used in the evaluation of short-listed candidates

UNESCO is committed to gender equality in its programming and to gender parity within the Secretariat. Therefore,
women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

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