Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 10, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Job vacancies at PAX PRESS for media development programme

PAX PRESS, a network of Journalists promoting peace, human rights and democracy in Rwanda since 2006 is implementing a five-year programme for capacity building and professionalization of the media together with Fojo Media Institute. The programme will focus on news and newsroom production, in line with international journalistic core values of truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity, impartiality, fairness and public accountability that will have a strong gender focus. The programme is funded by SIDA (Sweden) and SDC (Switzerland).

Fojo Media Institute belongs to the public Linnaeus University in Sweden and is the country´s leading organisation for media development, strengthening free, independent and professional journalism in Sweden and globally. Since 2015, Fojo has supported the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Rwanda with capacity building.

The Specific objective of the programme is: Strengthening the independence, professionalism, and sustainability of key actors in the Rwandan media sector with the aim to increase media diversity and media integrity with the following outcomes.

Outcome 1: Commercial and non-profit media are strengthened to become financially sustainable and to produce and disseminate public interest journalism, reflecting the full composition of society through a balanced presence of women and men, age groups and communities.
Outcome 2: RBA is strengthened in the process to become an independent, trustworthy and sustainable Public Service Media (PSM) provider, according to international journalistic and public service standards.
Outcome 3: Journalism education institutions have increased skills concerning practical journalism, awareness of gender issues, and are better connected with the Rwandan media and the international journalism community.
PAX PRESS and FOJO seek to recruit the services of a University Coordinator who will help to achieve outcome 1 and 3.

2. University Coordinator

a. Main tasks of the University Coordinator

Activity and resource planning
Administer the whole process around analyzing and evaluating the requests for assistance from the Universities (together with the relevant Committee)
Implement requests that have been approved by the Committee
Assisting in managing the phasing out activities at SJC
Facilitate participation in international research conferences
Organise trainings/workshops for lecturers in specific topics to enhance teaching and learning
Arranging extra internships and study tours for high-performing students focused on journalism
Assist in the sourcing and recruitment of consultants and expert-volunteers and guest lecturers/trainers using different recruitment techniques
Assist in the Collection of information on qualifications and skills of expert volunteers and guest lecturers/trainers
Arrange for the orientation, installation, exit-meetings with expert volunteers and guest lecturers/trainers and universities
Manage expert-volunteer flight and local travel schedules
Communicate frequently with expert volunteers and guest lecturers/trainers
Ensure expert-volunteers and guest lecturers/trainers are satisfied by creating a healthy working environment
Keep and manage records of volunteers’ and guest lecturers/trainers information (qualification and contact information etc)
Track volunteers’ and guest lecturers’/trainers’ work

Gender Sensitivity
Ensure that all activities implemented have a gender balance
Promoting gender sensitivity among lecturers and students and towards students with special needs.

Monitoring and Evaluation
Help in the evaluation of expert volunteers and guest lecturers’/trainers’ work
Collect and report best practices
Collect and report both qualitative and quantitative information regarding activities being implemented that will be used as evidence to inform decision making
Maintain a tracker of key action points agreed upon at management meetings and disseminate progress of implementation

Communication and networking
Liaison with all journalism and Communication schools in Rwanda to determine short and long-term needs as per signed MoUs.
Exchange/networking with media sector in Rwanda and regionally
Facilitate cooperation with gender experts to improve gender awareness and equality in journalism schools

Other tasks
Give constructive feedback
Carry out any other duties as may be determined by his/her supervisor

b. Job requirements of the University Coordinator
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Communications/Media/Education/Public relations or related (essential).
5 years of work experience in Media related activities/teaching/or similar
Deep understanding of Rwanda Media Landscape, media development, media regulations and Rwandan higher education system
Ability to facilitate consultants, volunteers, workshops, seminars and conferences
Ability to foster long-term relationships with members of the media and academia
Critical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills
Gender-sensitive
Strong skills in intercultural communication
A natural leader who displays strong decision-making and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writing skills (English, French and Kinyarwanda)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure

HOW TO APPLY
1. Interested and qualified candidates for the above positions must submit the application online at: paxpress.info@gmail.com  with a copy to alex.buyinza@lnu.se  and anki.wood@lnu.se . Your application must contain the following documents:
Motivation letter mentioning clearly the position you are applying for;
A detailed CV, (includ­ing at least names, telephone numbers or email addresses of 2 referees);
Copy of your degree and other relevant academic certificates;
Copy of your ID;
Supporting documents providing proof of past professional experience.

2. Fill out the below form as part of your application.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs_0zdxotNyJYiTcPjbOyPK-8KrnxGQ1_PrZcm8V311zA1cg/viewform?usp=sf_link 

3. Final provisions
Only shortlisted candidates meeting the required qualifications will be contacted for Written and Oral tests.
Candidates will be requested to show the original documents before any final decision is made.
The tentative Start date is July 12th, 2021
Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
The deadline for submission of your application is 18th June 2021 not later than 5.00 PM, Kigali time.

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