Radio Producer

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UNMISS - United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan

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This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241 (Dec. 2015), 2304 (2016) and 2327 (2016), 2392 (Dec. 2017), 2406 (Mar. 2018), 2459 (Mar. 2019), 2514 (Mar. 2020), 2567 (Mar. 2021).

Under the direct supervision of Head of Programmes, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programmes Radio Miraya; plan, support the organization and coordination of the operational activities of the radio unit in relation to the overall objective of the radio strategy; • Produce radio news and other current affairs programmes, as well as oversee the design, and development of other radio content to support the implementation of UNMISS mandate. • Work with a team of national staff to design and produce daily radio programs for broadcast on Radio Miraya. • Produce trails, Public Service Announcements, and other radio content using creative formats; • Identify priority themes for broadcasting on Radio Miraya. • Train, mentor, and build capacity of local journalists in radio broadcasting and journalism in general. • Support the integration of new media (website, Social Media and other tools) into radio production; • Ensure that all broadcast content produced complies with the highest possible standards of integrity, neutrality, objectivity, and clarity; • Liaise with all relevant UNMISS Sections, UN Agencies, governmental bodies, civil society organizations, specific target groups for such broadcasts • liaise with local media, local government bodies, academic and research institutions, local civil society, to keep track of national, regional and global media developments and trends or other relevant fields; • Performing other duties related to the operations of the Radio as will be assigned.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Integrity and professionalism • Accountability • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Communication • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

progressively responsible work experience in media or practicing radio journalist at the national and/or international level;

Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word etc.) and other IT applications and office technology equipment;

Experience in train, mentor, and build capacity of local journalists in radio broadcasting and the production of trails, Public Service Announcements, radio drama and other creative formats;

Candidates completed secondary school education level with more than 10 years of relevant working experience in media or practicing radio journalist at the national and/or international level are encouraged to apply too.

Previous experience with a UN Mission or Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) setting at national or international level, with national civilian/military entities, or with other organisations with comparable mandates and working conditions is an asset;

Knowledge of digital recording equipment and digital audio editing software, e.g. Cool Edit;

Knowledge of new media and its potential integration with traditional forms of broadcasting;

Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System;

Sound security awareness.

Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba.

All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.

Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care.

The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.

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