BBC Media Action

FM Networking Officer

BBC Media Action

FM Networking Officer

Established in 1998, BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development charity. BBC Media Action uses media and communications to help reduce poverty and support people in claiming their rights, our aim is to inform, connect and empower people around the world. We do this through our focus on health, governance and rights, resilience, and humanitarian response, partnering with civil society, local media and governments to produce creative programmes in multi-media formats which inform and engage audiences and strengthen the media sector through building professional capacity and infrastructure.

“The role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children and adults. For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.”

Established in 1998, BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development charity. BBC Media Action uses media and communications to help reduce poverty and support people in claiming their rights, our aim is to inform, connect and empower people around the world. We do this through our focus on health, governance and rights, resilience, and humanitarian response, partnering with civil society, local media and …

FM Networking Officer

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Basic Job Information

Job Category : Journalism / Editor / Media
Job Level : entry
No. of Vacancy/s : [ 1 ]
Job Location : Kathmandu
Offered Salary : None
Apply Before(Deadline) : Oct. 30, 2012 00:00 (11 years, 5 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level : Graduate (Masters)
Experience Required : Not Required
Other Specification

1. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience in radio and/or understanding of FM broadcasting in Nepal.
  • Demonstrated skills in developing communication materials. 
  • Proven ability to use social media tools for marketing.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
  • Knowledge and experience in planning and coordination. 
  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Nepali.

2. DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience in business administration, marketing and/or branding 
  • Experience in coordination and/or complaints management 
  • Proven conceptual and analytical abilities, particularly in relation to problem solving and decision making 
  • (I)NGO, networking and/or training experience a plus

3. COMPETENCIES

  • Managing relationships and working within a team - able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people and teams 
  • Developing Others - able to recognize potential (managerial, professional, artistic or otherwise) and willing to foster the development of that potential. 
  • Resilience – able to manage personal effectiveness in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with difficult situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy
  • Planning and organisation - able to think ahead in order to establish and efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Able to prioritize and plan activities taking into account all relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources
  • Analytical Thinking – able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts and is able to explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for problem-solving and/or development
  • Communication - able to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information
  • Flexibility - adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations with individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as per the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organisation or job requirements.
  • Self Development – able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure timely delivery of programmes from BBC MA to broadcast partners 
  • Develop programme follow-up procedures with partner stations and regularly update programme broadcasts, in part, by analyzing information provided by FM monitors and cross checking information.
  • Ensure that BBC MA programmes are broadcast from partner stations as per contract agreements by developing programme broadcast information receipt and dissemination procedures, as well as through feedback mechanisms from listeners and audiences. 
  • Keep updated programme and broadcast information from partner FM stations – this includes verifying broadcast schedules, collecting information from FM monitors and occasional spot checks. 
  • Support the Training and Networking Manager in conducting FM partner reviews and identifying possible new radio partners for broadcasting programmes. 
  • Regularly update partner information including contacts, management changes, bills/invoices, etc.
  • Ensure all FM partners receive BBC MA programming through user friendly programme delivery mechanisms and, where necessary, ensure timely dispatch of BBC MA programmes. 
  • Support the Training and Networking manager through devising and implementing new administration systems and procedures. 
  • Keep record of equipment supplied by BBC MA to partners and ensure visibility of support provided. 
  • Develop marketing and branding of BBC Media MA programming online and through other media and support promotion of BBC MA media programming. 
  • Analyze feedback received by listeners and FM monitors and work to rectify issues as required. 
  • Support in collecting information from radio stations to develop communication materials and reports. 

 Cooperation

  • Communicate with FM station partner on business related activities to support Training and Networking Manager.
  • Liaise with programme departments concerning delivery deadlines for recorded programmes and accompanying materials.
  • Liaise with other programme strands of BBC Media Action in order to increase the impact of all project activities in Nepal and to avoid duplication of efforts.

To Apply,

Email your updated CV and a cover letter ( no longer than 1 page A4 size ) explaining your interest in the position as well as expected salary by 30 October 2012 to [email protected]

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