DRC: Program/Journalism Training Coordinator

The Program and Journalism Training Coordinator is an experienced broadcast professional who oversees and coordinates a small team of trainers and support facilities to build the journalistic capacity of community radio stations in four provinces of DRC: Bandundu, Maniema, South Kivu and Katanga. The Training Cordinator will also assist the Chief of Party on overall program development, implementation, administration and monitoring and evaluation. The position is for 2 years, with possibility of renewal. NOTE: French fluency is REQUIRED.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate a comprehensive training program, with appropriate curriculum and training manuals and documentation targeting partner stations journalists.
• Coordinate a series of media literacy workshops targeting local CSO partner organizations and thematic roundtables opened mostly to community radio journalists.
• Fulfill the role of lead trainer.
• Supervise a team of journalists-trainers in charge of trainings, roundtables and mentoring sessions at radio stations.
• Supervise the creation and management of Media Resource and Training Centers in the targeted provinces.
• Control of equipment movement and supervision of trainings facilities.
• Travel to community radio station locations and Media Resource Training Centers in the four provinces on a regular basis to provide necessary guidance.
• Oversee program implementation and work closely with the M&E project specialist to gather all necessary data for project evaluation. Document the achievements and challenges of the project through training and quarterly reports, newsletter articles, website submissions and photographs. Assist in networking and sharing success stories with government officials, donors and other interested parties.
• Promote program sharing among community radio partners through the development of a specific FTP platform.
• Coordinate with partner organizations Fondation Hirondelle and Albany Associates in all project activities related to the professionalization and promotion of journalism.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with media organizations, media associations and media professionals.
• Help in the selection, development and monitoring of a small grants program.
• Assist the Chief of Party in the preparation of media campaigns and other media events supported by the project.
• Assist the Chief of Party in program development and strategic planning, budgetary projections and control for program activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• French fluency required, with spoken and written English skills
• Be a professional journalist, with a minimum of 8 years experience, including at least 5 years in radio broadcasting.
• Experience in broadcast training and mentoring in developing countries, with curriculum development, using hands-on participatory approaches.
• Fluency in use of digital field recording equipment, basic studio equipment and CoolEdit Pro/Adobe Audition.
• Experience in project coordination or management, with budgetary control.
• Experience in staff supervision and orientation.
• Experience living and working in Africa and/or conflict/post-conflict environments
• Ability to adjust to shifting political circumstances and create programming accordingly
• Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place and a minimum of 2 years experience supervising staff
• Must be self-reliant, resourceful, good problem-solver, good humored, and flexible.
• Ability to travel within DRC. Willingness to spend time in the field, with limited facilities, often under harsh conditions.
• Relevant academic qualifications.
• Must be computer literate.

DRC: Program/Journalism Training Coordinator