Job vacancy for Media Consultant in Abuja

As part of the efforts to strengthen the effectiveness of mass media in promoting a well informed citizenry, citizen engagement and accountability of public representatives and institutions of citizens, the Democratic Governance for Development (DGD) plans to work with stakeholders on the establishment and operations of Community Radio Stations for Democracy and Development in Nigeria. Preparatory to the implementation of this initiative, and in collaboration with the National Community Radio Coalition, the DGD plans to organize a national workshop on the Community Radio Stations for democracy and Development in Nigeria.
Objectives

• To sensitise government, stakeholders and donor partners on the immense benefits of community radio stations can make towards the strengthening of the democratic process and ensure that the citizens participate in the electoral process;
• To provide a strong advocacy platform and impetus for appropriate legal reforms and regulatory frameworks that will facilitate the establishment and effective operations of community radio stations in Nigeria and;
• To improve the capacity and boost the skills of potential operators in the technical operations and sound management of community radio stations in Nigeria.
• Assist the DGD in identifying relevant stakeholders for participation at the National Workshop on Building Community Radio Stations for Democracy in Nigeria
• Assist the DGD in the contact and invitation of participants for the National Workshop on the Building of Community Radio Stations in Nigeria
• To maximize participants comprehension of key media issues in relation to January 2011 elections and coordinate active engagement of the group in discussing, raising issues, drawing conclusions, etc.
• To solicit feedback from meeting participants through informal and formal means to gauge reactions of participants 
• Prepare and present to the DGD a comprehensive report of the National Workshop on Building Community Radio for Democracy in Nigeria.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master degree in the field of Communication, Media studies or other social science related subject.
• At least 10 years progressive professional experience in work with Media in Nigeria
• Experience in Community Radio practice an advantage
• Previous experience in facilitating media workshops and meetings required 
• Strong skills in written communications in English
• Excellent spoken English is also required.

Application
Interested candidates should apply here now
Closing date is 2-Feb-2011