EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY: Electronic Media Monitoring Officer
OPPORTUNITY: Electronic Media Monitoring Officer
RMC (Rwanda Media
Commission) Is the Media Self Regulatory Body in Rwanda instructed by Law N0.
02/2013 of 08/02/2013 Regulating Media most especially in its Article 2 (para
20) and established by all Rwandan journalists in their General Assembly of
27/8/2013. The self regulatory body is mandated to Protect journalists,
regulate their conduct and the daily functioning of media and advocate for
media freedom in Rwanda.
Commission) Is the Media Self Regulatory Body in Rwanda instructed by Law N0.
02/2013 of 08/02/2013 Regulating Media most especially in its Article 2 (para
20) and established by all Rwandan journalists in their General Assembly of
27/8/2013. The self regulatory body is mandated to Protect journalists,
regulate their conduct and the daily functioning of media and advocate for
media freedom in Rwanda.
As part of its duty
to ensure compliance with ethical journalistic practices as mandated by Law
No.02/2013 of 08/02/2013 regulating the media Article 2 (20), and as articulated
in the journalistic Code of Ethics, the Rwanda Media Commission monitors media
content on a regular basis. Based on this monitoring and in case any issues are
identified, RMC engages the concerned editors to discuss any emerging concerns.
to ensure compliance with ethical journalistic practices as mandated by Law
No.02/2013 of 08/02/2013 regulating the media Article 2 (20), and as articulated
in the journalistic Code of Ethics, the Rwanda Media Commission monitors media
content on a regular basis. Based on this monitoring and in case any issues are
identified, RMC engages the concerned editors to discuss any emerging concerns.
Thus, the Rwanda
media commission wishes to recruit a part time electronic media monitoring
officer who will be in charge of monitoring and assessing Rwanda radios content
using the newly established IT system to monitor the Rwandan media content.
media commission wishes to recruit a part time electronic media monitoring
officer who will be in charge of monitoring and assessing Rwanda radios content
using the newly established IT system to monitor the Rwandan media content.
Job
Duties
Duties
· Conduct regular monitoring
through the media monitoring system, using an agreed framework, Radio content
to ensure professional and ethical compliance with the Code of Ethics as
ratified by the assembly of journalists;
through the media monitoring system, using an agreed framework, Radio content
to ensure professional and ethical compliance with the Code of Ethics as
ratified by the assembly of journalists;
· Pinpoint specific aspects of
media content as professional and/or ethical gaps that should form a basis for
conversations between the RMC and editors/proprietors ;
media content as professional and/or ethical gaps that should form a basis for
conversations between the RMC and editors/proprietors ;
· Categorizing the media content
within the electronic Media monitoring system
within the electronic Media monitoring system
· Propose the way forward in
accordance with the media laws and code of ethics regarding the monitored
content
accordance with the media laws and code of ethics regarding the monitored
content
· Report to the Executive Secretary
about any aspects of media content and/or trends that raise concerns regarding
the Code of Ethics;
about any aspects of media content and/or trends that raise concerns regarding
the Code of Ethics;
· Constantly review the monitoring
framework and advise on appropriate adjustments to ensure an efficient and
effective monitoring system.
framework and advise on appropriate adjustments to ensure an efficient and
effective monitoring system.
· Media Research and Analysis
· Compile regular reports from
monitoring data, citing trends and themes in media ethics and professionalism
monitoring data, citing trends and themes in media ethics and professionalism
· Publish regular reports about
trends in media professionalism
trends in media professionalism
Qualifications
·Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/communication or
any other related field
any other related field
·Knowledge of media and media related issues
·Knowledge of current media status in Rwanda
·Experience in media monitoring
·Experience in using electronic media monitoring
systems
systems
·Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English (French being an
added advantage)
added advantage)
·Excellent writing skills
·Ability to use basic statistical IT tools such as
SPSS and Excel
SPSS and Excel
·Disciplined person with high integrity
Deliverables
·
Weekly
categorization of talkshows from radios captured within the monitoring
equipment
Weekly
categorization of talkshows from radios captured within the monitoring
equipment
·
Weekly
report on classified content
Weekly
report on classified content
·
Weekly
report on monitored content showing weaknesses, areas to improve and strength
with the Rwandan electronic media
Weekly
report on monitored content showing weaknesses, areas to improve and strength
with the Rwandan electronic media
·
Monthly
report clearly highlighting the areas where RMC should take a step ahead in its
monitoring work
Monthly
report clearly highlighting the areas where RMC should take a step ahead in its
monitoring work
·
Avail
content to monitor once any case from the public regarding the Rwandan radios
content emerges
Avail
content to monitor once any case from the public regarding the Rwandan radios
content emerges
Mean of verification
·
Weekly
and monthly reports will be submitted on a weekly basis to the RMC Executive
Secretary
Weekly
and monthly reports will be submitted on a weekly basis to the RMC Executive
Secretary
·
Categorized
content will be stored in the main server for future use by RMC monitoring
officers
Categorized
content will be stored in the main server for future use by RMC monitoring
officers
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send an
application letter, addressed to the Chairperson of the Rwanda Media Commission
plus updated Curriculum Vitae in English, copies of academic credentials, Copy
of National ID and 3 recommendation letters from credible referees to: info@rmc.org.rw or hand delivered at RMC premises
before 17th September, 2015, 3:00 p.m.
application letter, addressed to the Chairperson of the Rwanda Media Commission
plus updated Curriculum Vitae in English, copies of academic credentials, Copy
of National ID and 3 recommendation letters from credible referees to: info@rmc.org.rw or hand delivered at RMC premises
before 17th September, 2015, 3:00 p.m.
*Note that only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted
will be contacted
Done at Kigali,
(Sé)
MUGISHA Emmanuel
Executive Secretary
Rwanda Media Commission
