Job Title: University Modernization Advisor – Television Journalism
Position based: Islamabad
Department: Program Implementation Unit
Report To: Senior Modernization Advisor/Country Director
BACKGROUND:
An international media development organization seeks applications from qualified candidates to join a dynamic team to support the management and operations of public information media development programs.
SUMMARY:
The Modernization Advisor – Television Journalism will be responsible for overseeing and implementing every aspect of modernizing the capacity of all program partner journalism departments to teach television journalism.
This new program will involve modernizing (curriculum reform, new equipment, faculty training) select university journalism departments in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Northern Pakistan to enable them to offer fully modern multimedia journalism educations in television journalism at current media industry standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides input and advice on curriculum revisions
- Assists in the selection, procurement, delivery and installation (where necessary) of current industry-standard equipment
- Works as co-trainer with an international consultant throughout the delivery of a series of Train-The Trainer programs for university faculty
- Acts as a skills training mentor for university faculty members at all times through program implementation
- Reviews and assesses assignments completed by faculty members to determine progress of skills development and schedule specific mentoring where needed
- Works with the team of Modernization Advisors, the Country Director and other staff to ensure the successful meeting of program implementation and university modernization goals, objectives and timelines
- Liaises with university journalism department partners and international consultants to coordinate program activities
- Attends partner coordination and curriculum reform meetings
- Assists with outreach to Higher Education Commission and University Boards of Study to ensure successful introduction and implementation of revised and modernized courses
- Monitors and assesses delivery of new courses and teaching skills of faculty
- Monitors compliance with Memoranda of Understanding by university partners
- Provides high-quality content for donor reporting including interviews, photographs,
- Assists international consultants in development of training reports and faculty report cards
- Assists with outreach to the professional media sector to establish opportunities for supportive relationships and exchanges between partner universities and news organizations
- Ensures the delivery of program activities conforms with donor rules
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Up to date knowledge of current media industry standards and practices, particularly as they relate to TV JOURNALISM
- High level of professional skill and understanding of all aspects of TV JOURNALISM
- Advanced Master’s Degree in Journalism, International Development, Education or related field
- Previous experience working in international development, media development or university modernization is an asset
- Previous (recent) experience working as a professional journalist is an asset
- Ability to work effectively and cohesively in a small team
- Willingness to travel to Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Northern Pakistan
- Fluent in spoken and written English
Please email applications along with Resume/CV to [email protected] no later than 1700 hours on October 10, 2014 and indicate job title in the subject line. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.