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Media Development Manager
Job Category:
Arts, Design, Entertainment, and Media
Career Level:
Management (Manager/Director)
Job Type:
Full Time
Positions:
1
Company Name:
Media Development Organisation
City/Location:
Peshawar
Country:
Pakistan
Posted On:
14 December, 2009
Last Date to apply:
14 January, 2010
Description:
 

An international development organization seeks applications for the position of Media Development Manager to work with a dynamic team in Peshawar delivering training to local media partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • The Media Development Manager is responsible for the research, overall planning, scheduling, and coordination of media development efforts. Specific tasks include:
  • Working with senior management to conduct training needs assessments, design training work-plan and schedule to support the capacity building of media outlets, universities, non-profit media organizations, etc.
  • Liaise closely with partners and beneficiaries to ensure smooth training implementation and high levels of training take up and engagement from training participants
  • Update and maintain the training schedule, in collaboration with senior management and partners
  • Research and identify new local partners as needed and carry out their capacity assessment
  • Support local partners in the development of their own training plans and small grants
  • Coordinate pre-workshop logistics with administration department (communication with participants, accommodation and travel arrangements, if necessary)
  • Prepare and manage all training outcome reports, ensuring accurate and interesting data/anecdotes is provided in all monitoring and evaluation reports  
  • Maintain publications, reports, and multi-media material to ensure sufficient stock
  • Develop catalogs and other promotional material
  • Maintain and coordinate the use of audio-visual equipment
  • Create and maintain training records database
  • Prepare other training management reports as required

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Advanced degree (Masters) in media or a relevant field and experience in the coordination of training activities or conference planning
  • Strong grasp of media situation in the country and specifically NWFP and FATA
  • Knowledge of, or aptitude to learn, broadcast and online media tools, including field and production equipment
  • Knowledge of database management and M & E methods
  • Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Strong partner, trainer and trainee liaison skills
  • Solid computer skills, proficient user of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
  • Excellent communication and networking skills
  • Knowledge of training principles and delivery
  • Fluent in Pushto and Urdu, strong report writing skills in English
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure