Radio Station Manager

UZIKWASA

Date Listed: Aug 1, 2013
Email Address: Click to Email
Phone: No Phone Calls
Areas: Tanga, Pangani
Application Deadline: Aug 12, 2013


Position Description:
From The Guardian August 1, 2013
UZIKWASA is a non-government organization that operates in Pangani District, Tanga Region. In the 9 years since its inception, UZIKWASA has established a dynamic relationship with the local communities through integrated programs in HIVIAIDS, Gender and Transformative Leadership and interventions that focus on a shared understanding of community values and issues. UZIKWASA's vision of long term development is through participatory approaches and promotion of self reliant interventions that actively engage people in driving their own development agenda. Pangani FM, a community radio Station run by the organisation is a key component in UZIKWASA's communication efforts and the multimedia rural behaviour change communication campaign "Banja Bas" that targets specifically rural communities. Due to retirement of the current position holder UZIKWASA is looking for a committed, highly motivated and energetic Tanzanian for the position of a Radio Station Manager
Responsibilities:
S/he runs Pangani FM community radio station and provides overall control and technical oversight of all radio programs through thorough planning and efficient implementation of all administrative tasks including human resource and legal matters. S/he provides competent leadership in the production of high quality radio programs that re-enforce UZIKWASA overall program focus, reflecting community priorities and ownership.
Specifically s/he:
Supervises radio staff to ensure high level of performance in information collection, program production and presentation. Ensures adherence to professional editorial standards, ethics and compliance with all legal requirements and relevant broadcast regulations in Tanzania.
Effectively monitors radio programs and ensures proper documentation and program storage.
Ensures adequate handling, safe storage of radio equipment and supplies and facilitates regular maintenance.
In consultation with UZIKWASA management develops a fund raising strategy and promotes income generation to maintain financial sustainability of the radio station.
In collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation team s/he ensures the development and use of appropriate feedback systems/ tools from the community.
Maintain effective partnerships with collaborators at District level and beyond.
Competence:
The applicant is confident in managing a creative team and able to develop others to their full capacity, S/he encourages innovativeness and creativity in program design. This includes ability to provide and receive feedback and facilitate critical and constructive output reviews. S/he is capable to work under pressure and resolute in managing conflicts. S/he is keen to work in an environment of shared learning and innovation.
Qualifications:
Degree in Journalism/ Mass communication or similar qualification. Experience in office management and administration and at least 3 year's experience of working with a radio station is a must. Advanced computer skills including familiarity with common editing software such as Adobe audition. Proficiency in Kiswahili and English (written and spoken) is a requirement.


Application Instructions:
Applications:
Send your C.V and at least two letters of reference;. a statement of not more than one page on your experience related to the job you are seeking, and why you want to work in this position; UZIKWASA is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply. Deadline for applications: August 12, 2013
UZIKWASA
P.O Box 1,
Pangani;
Email Link above