BBC Media Action
We are the BBC’s international development charity. We use the power of media and communication to help reduce poverty around the world. BBC Media Action has been working in Ethiopia since 2001 in the areas of health, resilience, women’s empowerment and livelihoods.
BBC Media Action is part of an international consortium led by Danish Refugee Council (DRC) to deliver a £21 million programme to protect would-be migrants and refugees form unsafe irregular migration through and from the Amhara and Tigray regions of Ethiopia. The 4-year programme, funded by the Department for International Development, UK (DFID, UK) will address the barriers to reducing unsafe irregular migration through and from Ethiopia, taking into consideration the most vulnerable groups - women, girls and unaccompanied irregular migrants. The programme will coordinate and engage in high level national and regional advocacy with key stakeholders. The programme is anticipated to be innovative, cross-sector and solutions-oriented with strong emphasis on research, learning and adaptive management.
Overall Purpose of the Job: The Producer Trainer plays a leading role in the production of BBC Media Action’s radio contents. S/he will work as part of a creative team that produces programmes of high editorial and technical quality in full compliance with the BBC’s Editorial Guidelines. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Producer, the Producer Trainer will create various forms of radio content that is informative, engaging and interesting. Such contents will include a factual radio show, short-format drama and public service announcements or spots/jingles. S/he will also assist in the development and delivery of training and mentoring for partner station staff and volunteers. Flexibility is a key part of this role, as the Producer Trainer will at times take on other roles such as presenting, reporting; supporting the development of accompanying discussion/facilitation guides; and other duties as directed by the Senior Producer. The role will be based in Addis Ababa, with frequent travels to the Amhara region.
Safeguarding
This role will involve working with radio partner staff and volunteers, as well as with vulnerable youth and adult populations. As such, the role will absolutely require effective working knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures in relation to protection of children and vulnerable adults. For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. A police background check will form part of the recruitment process. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.
Main Duties
Editorial
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Producer, the Producer Trainer is expected:
Training
Work under the direction of the Senior Producer/Trainer
Administration
The Producer Trainer will also:
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CONTRACT:
Required knowledge and experience:
Note: This list is not exhaustive. The successful candidate may, from time to time, be required to take on other duties as directed by the Senior Producer or a senior member of staff.
Key competencies:
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.
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