Current Jobs in Nigeria at BBC World Service Trust

The present thematic priority areas of work of the BBC World Service Trust are Health, Governance and Human Rights, Humanitarian Response, Livelihood and Climate Change.
These have guided its project design and interventions. The BBC Media Action is looking for interested/motivated candidates to join the team in Abuja.

The positions are Abuja based. The contract duration is expected to be one year for with a probation period of 3 months, Salary will be based on experience but does not include moving or relocation allowance to duty station.

1.) Outreach Officer - (1 year contract with possibility of renewal)Under the instance and supervision of the Head, Internal Relations, the incumbent will Support the BBC MA in maintaining and strengthening relationships with CSOs and Development Partners, documenting at media development activities & relationships with the CSOs and Development partners. Also support the BBC MA in all Business Development act

Duties

• Identity and Source partnership/ relationship with CSOs and Non-media partners in relevant thematic areas;
• Maintain relationships between BBO MA and relevant CSOs & Non-media partners;
• Work with relevant BBC MA departments, organizations and individual in the formation, maintenance and monitoring of Listening Groups.
• Document training activities, success stories and lessons learnt according to organizational requirements.
• Ensure that all programming and training meet the highest BBC standards, as well as deliver the project's development objectives.
• Travel regularly within Nigeria when necessary-and if required - at short notice
• Account for all expenditure in the required format and on time relating pro-actively with the Finance Department.
• Contribute to collecting feedback on outreach activities impact and other measures, in such a way that the results are measurable and can be usable to track the progress of the project.
• Prepare and manage all correspondence with all CSOs and Nov-media partners
• Provide relevant materials tor regular internal reports, and to contribute to general data collection to track the impact of the training activities and to highlight the work of the BBC MA in Nigeria, such as success stories, case studies can be published online
• Work with relevant departments to deliver outreach training as time and on budget
• Design work plan and budgets based on approved training strategies and packages.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Educated at degree level is any of the Humanities, Social Sciences, Management Sciences and any related field.
• Experience with media / production / advertising / public relations agency.
• Knowledge of Development/CSOs work.
• Experience in operating effectively in difficult, political, sensitive and often fluid environments.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Hausa; Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for problem-solving and/or development.
• Experience in designing and planning training course and willingness to developing skills in these materials.
• Experience in developing training materials
• Excellent computer skills and use of software like Word Excel, PowerPoint etc
• Strong understanding of and commitment to issues of governance, transparency, accountability as well as health programming including issues relating to maternal and child health
• Strong understanding of the rote of communications in development.
• Understanding of BBC organizational values with a view adequately represent the interests of the BBC MA when engaging with CSOs and non-media partners.
• Is ready and able to take line initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.
• Ability to present sound and well-seasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in away that results in agreement or behavior change.

2.) Sound Engineer - (1 Position) 1 year contract (with possibility of renewal)

This is a opportunity to join BBC Media Action Production team behind award winning programme like the Drama Story, Flavor, Ya Take Na Arewa and be part of creating new programmes like Talk Your Own Town Hall Meetings. You will work on a variety of programmes and formats.

Technical Duties

• Assist in recording sound on BBC Media Action productions ensuring audio quality is first-rate and complies with BBC standards Responsibility for the audio equipment necessary for any recording situation.
• To ensure the necessary equipment in delivered as required and to supervice the recording for a variety of productions
• Manage the sound studio and also equipment in the studio, establishing the necessary systems in consultations with the
• Administrative Team, Specifically, take responsibility for ensuring BBC technical equipment is in good working order and report problems to the Head of Operations at the first available opportunity.
• To undertake conventional circuitry wiring, including working on equipment which may be carrying live programming
• To design and ensemble equipment Involving mechanical and electrical skills
• To install equipment in ranks, trolleys, offices and studios
• Experience in sound recording in a variety of settings and a clear understanding of how to use sound imaginatively and to dramatic effect.
• Proven ability to one digital multi-track editing software to the highest standard
• All BBC Staff may he required to travel throughout Nigeria, sometimes at short notice.
• To install audio and video related distribution systems
• To diagnose faults and wiring errors audio and video distribution systems
• To maintain knowledge of technical developments in audio and broadcast related areas
• Assist in maintaining and providing comprehensive details of programme content necessary for the compilation of reports to show progress against project objectives, ‘Programmes as Broadcast’ document, music usage, compliance and other administrative records
• Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Co-operation

• To liaise closely with other programme strands of BBC Media Action is order to increase the impact of all project activities in Nigeria to avoid duplication of efforts
• Assist to train regional FM stations and reporters to record stories in a format

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• A good degree preferably in Audio Engineering or other appropriate training.
• At least 3-4 years experience in a broadcasting environment.
• Should have sound production experience across a range of programme genres including discussion programmes, magazines, music and drama. Evidence of creativity is highly valued.
• Experience in sound recording in a variety of settings and a clear understanding of how to use sound imaginatively and to dramatic effect
• Proven ability to use digital multi-track editing software such Adobe Audition, Audacity, Adobe Premier or Pro Tools to the highest standard.
• Advanced language skill English, Pidgin, Knowledge of Hausa men added advantage
• Managing relationships and team working able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
• Works co-cooperatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively
• Resilience - manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, set backs am when dealing with provocative situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy
• Planning and organization - able to think ahead in order to establish and efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Priorities and plans activities taking into account all the reinvent issues unit factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources
• 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 with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on a suite to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes is one’s Own organization or as requirements change
• Time and Stress Management - Good time management and ability to Priorities a heavy workload under pressure

3.) Assistant Sound Engineer
Duties

• Assist in recording sound on BBC Media Action productions ensuring audio quality is first-rate and complies with BBC standards
• To assist in recording programmes across different genre, in studio and on location.
• Responsibility for the audio equipment necessary for any recording situation
• Help install audio and video related distribution systems
• To diagnose faults and wiring errors audio and video distribution systems
• To maintain knowledge of technical developments in audio and broadcast related areas
• Assist the sound engineer in planning ahead of production, source location sites appropriately and ensure conformity with BBC health and safety guidelines
• Perform any ad-requests for assistance from the production tears
• Assist in maintaining and providing comprehensive details of programme contest necessary for the compilation of reports to show progress in objectives, ‘Programmes as Broadcast’ document, music usage, compliance and other administrative records
• To assist senior sound engineers ensure the necessary equipment is delivered as required and to help in rigging for a variety of productions
• In consultation with senior sound engineer manage the sound studio and equipment in the studio and help to ensure BBC technical equipment is is good working order and report problems to senior engineers at the first available opportunity
• All BBC Staff may be required to travel throughout Nigeria, sometimes at short notice

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• A good degree preferably in Audio Engineering or other appropriate training.
• At least 2 years experience in a broadcasting environment.
• Communication - skills to get one's message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools adapts techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information
• Flexibility - adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organization or  requirements change
• Time and Stress Management - Good time management and ability prioritize a heavy workload under pressure.
• Possess a good working knowledge of relevant creative technical application like Pro-Tools, Logic Pro Audio, Adobe audition, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier.
• Evidence of imagination and enthusiasm for generating new and original ideas.
• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
• Advanced language skill (English/Pidgin) Working knowledge of Hausa Language will be an added advantage.
• Team working - able to build and maintain effective surfing relationship with a range of people. Works co-cooperatively with other to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively
• Resilience - manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations.
• Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy
• Planning and organizational - able to think ahead in order to establish and efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritize and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources

Method of Application
Interested candidates should please send in their application with an introduction letter stating capability and motivation on why they like the job, a detailed curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three professional referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses). All applications should reach the Head of HR/Administration, BBC Media Action, Nigeria via below email address: (word document please) not later than 30th August 2012. The position applied for should be clearly stated on application letter: productionposts2012@yahoo.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls please.