Radio Producer

Contract

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.

The Communications and Public Information Section (CPIS) / Radio Miraya Unit operation a radio station tasked with disseminating information of importance and promoting awareness of the Mission’s mandate to diverse audiences across the country and liaises with other Units, UN Agencies, NGO, and Government Entities for the narrative and messaging of its mandate.

Within delegated authority, the Radio Producer will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Working with a team of national staff who design and produce daily radio programs for broadcasting a Radio Miraya, in view of (a) providing objective and correct information as a general news service regarding the role of the UN to the general public and the political and social-economic situation in South Sudan; (b) providing a platform for intra-community debate on the peace and future of South Sudan through participatory formats; (c) working with the team of journalists to support the design and development of radio news, programmes and other content to address issues including protection of civilians, human rights, humanitarian assistance, youth, gender, education, health etc.; • Checking al information used for its accuracy and reliability, in addition, checking sources of information and reference, ensuring that all broadcast content produced complies with the highest possible standards of integrity, neutrality, objectivity and clarity. • Liaising with all relevant UNMISS Sections, UN Agencies, governmental bodies, civil society organizations etc., to identify priority themes for broadcasting on Radio Miraya and to identify specific target groups for such broadcasts, liaising with local media, local government bodies, academic and research institutions, local civil society, etc. to keep track of national, regional and global media developments and trends or other relevant fields. • Ensures coverage of activities related to the mission, as well as significant political, social and cultural events in the country, as appropriate; adheres to editorial policies and all aspects of production of radio programmes, including public service announcements, news stories, features and documentaries for local, regional and international use. • Devises an appropriate national, regional and international distribution system for the mission’s radio and digital multimedia products; Support the integration of new media (website, social media and other tools) into radio production; Develops and maintains positive, constructive, and harmonious working relations with the radio and digital/social media sector in the host country, including managing production and broadcast partnerships and capacity building programmes as appropriate. • Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programmes; plan, support the organization and coordination of the operational activities of the radio unit in relation to the overall objective of the radio strategy; Develops editorial inputs for radio and station’s social media platforms and ensure coverage of activities related to the mission as well as significant political, social and cultural events in the mission area, as appropriate, and ensure that editorial focus is integrated with other components, programmes and products of the public information team; Assists in all aspects of multimedia production including public service announcements, news stories, features and documentaries for local, regional and international use; • Generates/Provides raw audio material for (a) mission products, including for community outreach, (b) internal mission use such as training of mission personnel, (c) United Nations Headquarters, (d) local and international media as appropriate. • Ensures that the radio station integrates and utilizes digital media platforms and opportunities, including linking with key UNHQ digital platforms and tools; Prepares periodic status reports on radio/digital multimedia strategy implementation. • Interprets mission mandate as it applies to radio/multimedia production and exercise editorial judgment over programmes; Develops, writes, edits, and records original radio programmes, announcements, features and news segments, for broadcast, as required. • Performing other ad hoc duties related to the operations of Radio Miraya.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organizing • Professionalism • Self-management

Journalism as a Radio Producer or Presenter is required. Working experience in producing news and current affairs content for daily bulletins and supporting programes is required. Computer skills: Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in PowerPoint and various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and other IT applications and office technology equipment. Strong and proven knowledge of graphic design software, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop Ability to operate digital recording equipment. Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System

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.