Job vacancy for Media Workshop coordinator in UNDP

Nigerian has a vibrant media which has been in existence for 150 years. There are public and private or independent media institutions operating in Nigeria cutting across both print and electronic platforms. Nigerian media as the Fourth Estate of the realm has a key role to play in educating and informing Nigerian electorates on the electoral process, legal regimes for elections, party and candidate campaigns, voter registration, imperative of violence-free polls, promotion of transparency and accountability in government and generally ensuring that Nigerian populace are kept abreast of happenings in the country, especially in the electoral process.

Nigeria’s next general elections are due in April 2011. The Media has a key role in ensuring that citizens participate in the electoral process and that its outcomes are credible and acceptable to the generality of the populace.

The Programme Management Unit requires the services of a Workshop Coordinator to provide support for the implementation of these activities. 

Responsibilities

- Coordinate smooth implementation of the workshops on training of journalists, training of politicians on media skills and monthly Media Owners and Editors Fora

- Organize, coordinate and manage workshop activities, including development of participants list, workshop materials and agenda in consultation with workshop facilitators and DGD

- Follow up on the progress of the roll out of the training and workshop(s) activities and support DGD staff to provide timely and relevant information to the relevant institutions on the project as may be required

- Support DGD staff to ensure performance planning, monitoring and appraisal of the effectiveness of the workshops including following up on submission of situational reports by workshop facilitators

Requirements

• University degree in Mass Communication or related field.

• At least three years of progressive professional experience in the media.
• Familiarity with Nigerian media scene
• Experience of work with International Organization  an advantage

• Strong skills in written communications in English
• Excellent spoken English is also required.

Application

To apply for this position, click https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=21858

Closing date is 27-Feb-11