Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) Journalism Trainer (Radio) Job Vacancy in Liberia

Position Summary:
JHR is seeking to hire a Journalism Trainer to work with JHR in Liberia for approximately 9 months. The trainer should have a specialty in:

• Radio

The Journalism Trainer’s work will vary, but he/she will be working primarily with jhr’s Liberian media partners to build the capacity of the Liberian media to report on human rights issues. The trainer will correspond often with the Country Director in Liberia who will manage their work. The trainer will be primarily located in Monrovia, but travel will be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serve as trainer and mentor to journalists at a media house on behalf of jhr
• Provide daily on-the-job training, conduct informal seminars for local journalists to increase focus on human rights reporting
• Work one-on-one with local journalists to improve basic journalistic skills, including encouraging innovative reporting
• Work closely with jhr’s Workshop Facilitator to run workshops for local editors/owners, journalism students, and community members
• Capacity-building of local journalists and students
• Create monthly blog postings and success stories for public engagement
• Produce regular monthly reports providing feedback on the status and progression of the program
• Collaborate with local stakeholders to produce a press kit

Skills/Experiences/Qualifications:
• Journalism degree or relevant journalism experience
• Strong working journalism experience of no less than 3 years
• Strong knowledge of and commitment to human rights, or a demonstrated interest in human rights, including commitment to gender equality
• Significant training, teaching, or educational experience preferred
• Knowledge of, and interest in, media development
• Knowledge of West Africa
• International experience within a developing nation(s) preferred, or strong, demonstrable interest
• Ability and willingness to live and work effectively and successfully in a cross-cultural environment
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Proven skills in capacity-building of other staff and partners
• Extremely self-motivated, and proven ability to manage and motivate others
• Excellent interpersonal skills – excellent written and communication skills
• Fluency in English is imperative

How to apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to the attention of Ms Kathryn Sheppard at: liberia@jhr.ca no later than midnight on August 30th, 2012.

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JHR thanks all those who apply; however due to large application numbers only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.