UNMISS Radio Producer Jobs 2023 – South Sudan NGO Jobs.
UNMISS South Sudan looking for “Radio Producer”.
Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 20th June 2023.
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is a United Nations peacekeeping mission for the recently independent South Sudan, which became independent on 9 July 2011. UNMISS was established on 8 July 2011 by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1996.
UNMISS Radio Producer Jobs 2023
The UNMISS has published a job vacancy announcement on 08th November 2023 for qualified South Sudanese to fill in the vacant post of Radio Producer to be based in Juba, South Sudan.
| Recruiter | United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |
| Position | Radio Producer |
| Location | Juba, South Sudan |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Total Vacant Post | 01 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 05 years |
| Application Deadline | 20th June 2023 |
Task description
Within delegated authority, the Radio Producer will be responsible for performing the following duties:
- Working with a team of national staff who design and produce daily radio programs for broadcasting a Radio Miraya, in view of (a) providing objective and correct information as a general news service regarding the role of the UN to the general public and the political and social-economic situation in South Sudan; (b) providing a platform for intra-community debate on the peace and future of South Sudan through participatory formats; (c) working with the team of journalists to support the design and development of radio news, programmes and other content to address issues including protection of civilians, human rights, humanitarian assistance, youth, gender, education, health etc.;
- Checking al information used for its accuracy and reliability, in addition, checking sources of information and reference, ensuring that all broadcast content produced complies with the highest possible standards of integrity, neutrality, objectivity and clarity.
- Liaising with all relevant UNMISS Sections, UN Agencies, governmental bodies, civil society organizations etc., to identify priority themes for broadcasting on Radio Miraya and to identify specific target groups for such broadcasts, liaising with local media, local government bodies, academic and research institutions, local civil society, etc. to keep track of national, regional and global media developments and trends or other relevant fields.
- Ensures coverage of activities related to the mission, as well as significant political, social and cultural events in the country, as appropriate; adheres to editorial policies and all aspects of production of radio programmes, including public service announcements, news stories, features and documentaries for local, regional and international use.
- Devises an appropriate national, regional and international distribution system for the mission’s radio and digital multimedia products; Support the integration of new media (website, social media and other tools) into radio production;
- Develops and maintains positive, constructive, and harmonious working relations with the radio and digital/social media sector in the host country, including managing production and broadcast partnerships and capacity building programmes as appropriate.
- Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programmes; plan, support the organization and coordination of the operational activities of the radio unit in relation to the overall objective of the radio strategy; Develops editorial inputs for radio and station’s social media platforms and ensure coverage of activities related to the mission as well as significant political, social and cultural events in the mission area, as appropriate, and ensure that editorial focus is integrated with other components, programmes and products of the public information team; Assists in all aspects of multimedia production including public service announcements, news stories, features and documentaries for local, regional and international use;
- Generates/Provides raw audio material for (a) mission products, including for community outreach, (b) internal mission use such as training of mission personnel, (c) United Nations Headquarters, (d) local and international media as appropriate.
- Ensures that the radio station integrates and utilizes digital media platforms and opportunities, including linking with key UNHQ digital platforms and tools;
- Prepares periodic status reports on radio/digital multimedia strategy implementation.
- Interprets mission mandate as it applies to radio/multimedia production and exercise editorial judgment over programmes;
- Develops, writes, edits, and records original radio programmes, announcements, features and news segments, for broadcast, as required.
- Performing other ad hoc duties related to the operations of Radio Miraya.
Eligibility Criteria
Required education level:
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in Journalism, Mass Communications, Media, Public Relation, graphic design, website management, broadcasting or similar relevant disciplines;
Required experience:
- 5 years of experience in Journalism as a Radio Producer or Presenter is required.
- Working experience in producing news and current affairs content for daily bulletins and supporting programes is required.
- Computer skills: Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in PowerPoint and various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and other IT applications and office technology equipment.
- Strong and proven knowledge of graphic design software, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Ability to operate digital recording equipment.
- Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System
Languages:
- English, Level: Fluent, Required
Other Details
- Age Limit: 27 – 80 Years
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNMISS Radio Producer Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1726412007675136
The Closing Date: 20th June 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | unmiss.unmissions.org |
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