RADIO PRODUCER

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 141,094 USD and 181,912 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in Bamako in the Strategic Communication and Public Information Office of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). The Radio Producer will act as the Chief of the Radio Unit and will report to the Director of Strategic Communication & Public Information Office.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Radio Producer at this level will be responsible for the following duties:

•Supervises the radio unit of the Mission and ensures coverage of activities related to the mission as well as political, social and cultural events as they relate to the Mission's mandate in the country; responsible for all aspects of production of radio programmes, as well as public service announcements, series, news stories, interviews, features and documentaries for local, regional, and international broadcasts in line with overall communication strategy; •Devises an appropriate national, regional and international distribution and/or broadcasting system for mission's radio products and programs including through digital platforms in line with the mission priorities; •Develops and maintains working relations with the media sector in the host country, including managing production and broadcast partnerships and capacity building programmes as appropriate; •Supervises editorial sections of the radio unit and ensures coverage of activities related to the mission's mandate as well as significant political, social and cultural events in the mission area, as appropriate, and ensures that editorial focus is consistent with other components, programmes and products of the public information team; •Provides raw audio material for (a) mission products, including for community outreach, (b) internal mission use such as training of mission personnel, (c) Headquarters, and (d) national and international media as appropriate; •Ensures posting of audio, video and print content on web and social and digital media platforms, including linking with Headquarter digital and social media platforms; •Prepares or oversees preparation of a diverse range of information products in support of major communications campaigns; •Drafts or oversees the drafting of scripts prepared by junior officers; evaluates results and impact of communications activities; reports on developments, trends and attitudes regarding the mission; •Coordinates and works with other units of the Public Information office to ensure consistency in messaging and conformity with Mission's overall communications strategy; •Determines needs, resources, equipment and prepares budgets for the Radio Unit; •Solves technical production and broadcasting challenges and develops solutions; analyzes the work plan of the unit and prepares its budget based on the work plan; •Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of radio broadcasts and programming, including using analytic tools, and including social media; •Prepares periodic status reports on radio strategy implementation; •Participates in recruitment and supervision of staff; develops capacity building programmes for national staff and trains and mentor national staff on a continuous basis; •Performs other duties, as assigned.

Competencies Professionalism: State-of-the-art knowledge in the field of radio, broadcast journalism and/or public information. Professional ability to record and edit audio; ability to copy edit..Ability to develop communications products for global audiences and to address a wide range of issues related to UN work and the Mission’s mandate. Demonstrated capacity to take the lead on major public information radio campaigns; substantial and diverse experience in all facets of communications and public information; knowledge of political trends, public attitudes, local conditions and developments, and ability to assess effectively, the climate for successfully achieving agreed objectives; understanding of the UN system; ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources; Ability to lead and direct others in the execution of radio programmes; ability to adapt and be innovative as new communications challenges arise; Ensures development and implementation of strategic audiovisual electronic-communication plans for section's online Digital presence, implements section's digital communications and social media strategies based on studying the work on the ground of the Mission and audience behavior and interests, to provide a consistent and compelling online presence for the Mission's mandate implementations and key messages. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all areas of work force.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Technological awareness: Fully conversant with rapidly evolving communication technologies; outstanding knowledge of the operating characteristics of a wide-range of radio equipment used in all aspects of production, principles and techniques of radio production and current trends and developments in radio, broadcasting and multimedia technologies; understanding of computer assisted systems for production, automation, recording, scheduling, music selection, library, etc.; knowledge of computerized audio editing. Production and programme automation systems. Adept at research, and at planning, writing, producing and editing a program or series of programs.

Education Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in journalism/communications, international relations, political science, broadcasting, or other related fields. A first level university degree with a combination of additional two years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Work Experience At least seven years of progressively responsible experience as a radio producer.

Proven experience in planning, writing, on air-presentation is required.

Experience in overseeing the production of radio programmes and supervising production staff is required.

Communication-related work experience in a conflict or post-conflict environment is required.

Experience in international broadcasting is desirable.

Work experience in the United Nations common system (inclusive of peacekeeping or political missions; UN agencies, funds and programmes); NGOs; regional organizations; or international development or humanitarian programmes is an advantage.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in English and French (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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