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
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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
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Lead promotional activities and engagement with audiences
through events, PR, web and social media and marketing collateral
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Oversee the training programme to improve skills of broadcasting
partners in moderating, handling debates and producing research based and
balanced reporting
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Monitor activities of the debate programme and the progress of
the training programme
Qualifications
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At least five years relevant experience with an INGO, ideally in
governance
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Masters degree preferably in development studies, education,
mass communication or other relevant educational background
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Experience with content production and management on the web,
with social media and using SMS
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Strong understanding of Kenyan governance issues, Kenyan media
and the role of media and communications in development
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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:
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Develop and manage web and social media platforms and the
creation and publication of programme related content in various formats to
these channels
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Capture and produce rich multimedia content for digital
publication, working closely with the radio and TV production teams
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Help to make content as widely usable as possible by
journalists, online influencers, bloggers and audiences
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Monitor editorial content and provide analysis of user
statistics
Qualifications:
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Relevant higher education preferably in online communications
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Web development and production skills and ability
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Substantial editorial experience gained in an online media or
journalism environment
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A strong knowledge of current and developing platforms,
technologies and tools used in communication
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Excellent IT and web publishing skills, and experience of
digital content management and production software
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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:
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Bachelors degree preferably in computer programming, multimedia
or other relevant educational background
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A strong knowledge of developing platforms, technologies and
tools, coupled with an understanding of how they can be used to communicate
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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.)
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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:
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Contribute to the development of customised training programmes
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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
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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
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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:
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Bachelors degree preferably in journalism, education, mass
communication or other relevant educational background, a masters degree will
be added advantage
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Strong editorial judgment and substantial journalism experience
essential
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Experience of covering elections conflict sensitive reporting,
balance and fairness and awareness of journalistic ethics and codes of conduct
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Experience in training journalists
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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:
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Lead in researching, identifying and organising access to
appropriate locations
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Negotiate access and contracts with location owners and organise
permissions with local authorities and the police
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Recruit and manage local set crew
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Provide logistical and administrative support for the team –
organising transport, accommodation, hires equipments and facilities, etc.
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Ensure technical specs for equipment, power sources and crew
accommodation on site are met
Qualifications:
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At least 3 years of professional experience in location
management for TV and radio production
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Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work
with a diverse range of people
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Adaptability, to deal with external factors when organising the
environment required for the shoot
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Strong understanding of Kenya and Kenyan media environment
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Travelled extensively throughout Kenya
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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:
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Assist in organising and running recce’s and shoots and develop
the appropriate paper-work
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On shoot days, ensure all relevant technical and production
staff are aware of Health and Safety standards and have appropriate
documentation to support this
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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
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Manage diaries and production schedule ensuring issues regarding
logistics and production matters are flagged in good time
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Be the focal point for communication within the various
production units (technical, production and event)
Qualifications:
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At least 3 years of professional experience in production
support for TV and radio
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Demonstrates strong organisational and planning skills and
manages conflicting demands to meet deadlines
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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
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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
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Generate and develop new programme ideas
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Fact checking, writing briefs for presenters and contributing to
the creative scope of the production
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Prepare production material such as fact sheets, pamphlets to
accompany productions, and publicity material
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Identify appropriate data, contributors, locations or archive
material, collate and assess information from various sources, and ensure that
legal, compliance and copyright
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject – media,
social/political sciences, journalism or substantial broadcast journalism
experience
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Experience in, and knowledge of, the pre-production and
production processes
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Advanced analytical skills
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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:
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Travel to broadcast locations in advance to recruit audience
based on programme requirements
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Compile and manage a master database with audience member
details
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Ensure selected audience members arrive to broadcasts on time
and assist programme team in registering and managing the audience
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject – media,
social/political sciences, journalism or experience in radio and TV
broadcasting
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An ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals,
organisations and networks to source audience members
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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:
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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
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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
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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:
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At least 5 years experience as TV Director with specialisation
in multi-camera OB productions
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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.