Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) Associate Rights Media Radio Trainer Job Vacancy in Tanzania

Description

Note: 2 positions available in Tanzania, 2
positions available in Ghana.

1)Assist in
the Production of Human Rights Content: The trainer
will work in a newsroom of a local radio station. Their job will be to work
side-by-side with local journalists, researching story ideas, and ensuring that
they are covering the story with integrity and a firm knowledge of human rights
and good governance.

Their job is NOT to write or voice the story—it is
merely to guide and assist the local journalist to report on human rights.
jhr’s goal is to transfer knowledge—not to do the work ourselves.

2)Deputy News Editor Role: The trainer will participate in editorial meetings at the station. By
participating in story assignment and the news process, the trainer will help
add a human rights and good governance angle to many general news stories.

3)Conduct Informal Workplace Workshops: Workshops will be held within the newsroom of the local radio station.
Each session will focus on techniques necessary to report effectively on human
rights issues. The training will be inclusive and respectful of differing
levels of ability. Workshops will cover a variety of topics, from basic
journalism skills to different human rights issues. Topics will be tailored to
the needs of those whom the trainer works with.

4)Rights Media Program Development: The trainer will work alongside their placement to develop a series of
rights focused programming that will raise human rights issues relevant to the
local community.

5)Special Projects Development: The trainer will research and develop kits for reporting on specific
human rights issues, as determined by the host organizations (assessment).

6)Canadian Engagement: The trainer will write one blog posting per month on a chosen topic
from a list provided by jhr which will be featured on jhr’s website. The
trainer will also submit 4 pieces each month that they produced within their
placements for jhr’s Rights Media website.

Qualifications:

A postsecondary degree or diploma in
journalism
Experience working in print or radio
production
Experience or demonstrable interest in teaching
and training (educational and media houses who requested)
Knowledge of human rights
Excellent personal skills
Excellent written and communication skills
Knowledge of the country of placement
Unemployed or underemployed
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
Out of school;
Between the ages of 19 and 30;
Legally entitled to work in Canada;
Must not have previously participated in a
government-funded internship program.