Farm Radio International (FRI) is a Canadian non-profit organization with a mission to support broadcasters in developing countries to strengthen small scale farming and rural communities. For detail information’s please visit our web site; www.farmradio.org

Job Description

•   Job Title: Radio/ICT for Development Officer
•   Project Affiliation: (DFATD Radio for Value Chain Development)
•   Supervisor Title Will work with Programs Manager
•   Type of Employment: Contract Position on annual basis and renewable every year based on project funding and performance.
•   Salary scale and range: As highlighted in the employment contract.
•   Position Location FRI’s Ghana office in Tamale

Job Summary

•   Contribute towards achievement of the Radio for Farmer Value Chain Development project in Ghana through supporting partner radio stations in the development, design, implementation of farm radio programming and other ICT for development services on the specific value chains.
•   The position will also be responsible for coordinating capacity building of radio station partners and other stakeholders, designing and implementing a radio based market information systems known as the
•   Radio Market Place? designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation of the radio and ICT component of the project and nurturing partnerships with the radio stations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Design, plan and implement participatory radio campaigns and other regular radio services on specified agricultural value chains in collaboration with radio stations in Ghana.
•   Design, plan and implement radio based market information services known as ‘Radio Market Place’ and use of other ICTs that will enhance the interactivity, reach and impact of radio programming on smallscale farmers.
•   Coordinate capacity building of the partner radio stations and other stakeholders in effective and efficient farm radio programming skills and radio equipment maintenance skills.
•   Establish and implement a monitoring and evaluation system for the radio and ICT component of the project.
•   Coordinate and nurture partnerships with stakeholders in the area of farm radio to ensure networking, sustainability and scaling out of effective farmer value chain programming.
•   Any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor from time to time.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of first degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media for Development, Arts, Agricultural extension and/or Social Sciences.
•   Related 35 years hands-on experience in development-oriented radio broadcasting either as a producer and/or presenter
•   Solid understanding of the radio broadcasting policy and institutional environment in Ghana
•   Understanding of the potential of radio in agricultural extension and rural development in Ghana
•   Knowledge of gendersensitive approaches to communicationfordevelopment
•   Skills/Readiness to learn the use of ICT for development such as SMS and IVR

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Aptitudes

•   Excellent Broadcasting Skills and Development Journalism
•   Skills in training design and implementation
•   Good communication, writing, networking and interpersonal skills
•   Skills in participatory research approaches and methods, facilitation and community mobilization
•   Deep respect for the traditional wisdom and knowledge of farmers and recognition of the importance of giving voice to women and men farmers
•   Commitment to gender equality
•   Ability to mobilize partners and nurturing networks
•   Working knowledge of data and word processing computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY

•   General: The job requires making sound decisions pertaining to the effective and efficient farm radio programming at radio station level.
•   Financial: The job requires sound financial management, analytical skills, and budgeting to support program development and also support partner radio stations in managing grants for radio programming.

CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONS:

•   Internally: The position requires mutual partnership and understanding with other FRI Ghana staff implementing other projects such as the RING, CHANGE II, OFSP, New Alliance ICT Extension and any other related project
•   Externally: The position has responsibility for partnerships with radio stations, knowledge partners, and other stakeholders at technical radio programming level

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Applications and supporting documents sent by e-mail should be directed to:

office@farmradiogh.org

Closing Date: 07 January, 2015

•   FRI is an equal opportunity employer.
•   Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
•   No telephone calls please