(Jobs) National Consultant: Media Consultant – Abuja Nigeria

To assist the DGD in the planning and execution of the national workshop on Building Community Radio for Democracy and Development 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 and;.
• Prepare and present to the DGD a comprehensive report of the National Workshop on Building Community Radio for Democracy in Nigeria.

Deliverables

• The consultants are expected to deliver the following outputs:
• Smooth conduct of the National Workshop on Community Radio in Nigeria
• Submission of comprehensive report on the national workshop and;
• Submission of blueprint (roadmap) for the establishment and operations of six community radio stations in each of the geo political zones of the country.

Supervision

The Project Director of DGD will provide strategic guidance for the consultant in the discharge of the assignment while monitoring and supervision will be carried out by relevant progamme staff members.

Ducation:

• A minimum of a Master degree in the field of Communication, Media studies or other social science related subject.

Experience:

• 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

Language Requirements:

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

Application closes on February 2nd, 2011.

Tp apply, visit the link below:

http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=21209