Job Vacancy For Community Radio Engagement Adviser

Ghana Community Radio Network (GCRN)

  • Accra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Job Vacancy For Community Radio Engagement AdviserThe Community Radion Engagement Adviser will be part of the multi-faceted lead team of the USAID/Ghana Accelerating Social and Behavior change (ASBC) activity.Job Summary
  • S/He will be a staff member of GCRN working directly with and responsible to the management of ASBC
  • S/He will be based at ASBC headquarters at Korle-Bu, Accra and will report to the ASBC Deputy Chief of Party.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the ASBC management team led by FHI360 and in particular with the advisers fielded by the other core partners (NORSAAC, Savana Signatures and Mullen-Lowe) to ensure optimal synergy in the effective implementation of the ASBC Activity
  • Provide full-time technical support in the development and extension of SBC programming with a focus on participatory community radio
  • Offer capacity-building support to GHS/HPD on the effective use of participatory community radio in SBC programming
  • Collaborate with the GCRN and ASBC team to develop community radio-based SBC programming for the ABBC activity
  • Coordinate the placement of SBC messages across various platforms, especially community radio stations within GCRN
  • Contribute overall to the media and risk communication activities of the ASBC activity
Qualification Required & Experience
  • Master's Degree in Communications, Media Studies, Development Studies or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in community radio broadcasting or development communication
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing SBC programs or campaigns in marginalized areas, especially hard-to-reach rural communities
  • Strong understanding of and ideally experience in participatory community radio's role in promoting positive behavioral change
  • Excellent writing skills, with verificable experience in the production of reports and proposals
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
  • Experience in capacity-building and providing training to community radio stations or similar organisations
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task productively
  • Proficiency in various local languages, particularly of the north, will be an advantage
Location: AccraHow To Apply For The JobApply to:gcrn.asbc@gmail.com
  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
Closing Date: 13 May, 2023

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