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  • Posted: Mar 2, 2015
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2015
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    Equal Access International (EAI) is a leading communication for social change International Non-Government Organization (INGO) that combines the power of media and behavior change with community mobilization. EAI addresses challenges within three key Practice Areas; (a) Peacebuilding & Transforming Extremism; (b) Championing Gender Equa...
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    Director General

    Project: AREWA24 TV Project
    Location: Kano, Nigeria
    Travel Requirements: Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, and field-based activities in northern Nigeria
    Reports to: Senior Program Manager, EA HQ

    Responsibilities

    • The Director General will manage the television channel and its strategic direction, lead all production, oversee community outreach, and develop partnerships for EA-Nigeria (EAN) and the AREWA24 channel.
    • S/he will ensure that AREWA24 is delivering quality content to audiences across northern Nigeria and the Hausa-speaking sub-region and will liaise with potential business partners and sponsors to help drive the channel's commercialization strategy.
    • During the first 6-8 months, the new Director General will work closely with the existing Director General to ensure maximum capacity building and a smooth leadership transition. He/she will also work closely with AREWA24's President.

    Specific Responsibilities

    • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the AREWA24 program
    • Help develop and implement a strategy for research and analysis related to the AREWA24 channel and its target audiences; apply that analysis to program and broadcast strategies.
    • Support quality project planning, implementation, and M&E in a manner consistent with Equal Access' working principles, ensuring the AREWA24 program is managed and implemented in a timely and high-quality manner, according to pre-established work plans, and basing program decisions on reliable and accurate data.
    • Ensure that all production deliverables are submitted on time in a suitable format and in-line with EA's strict quality standards.
    • Analyze the commercial market in Nigeria and work with the AREWA24 President to adapt the channel's commercialization strategy.
    • Build staff capacity in producing, editing, and finalizing high-quality television content.
    • Identify and document best practices and lessons learned that can be successfully replicated and assist program staff to integrate into their work.
    • Identify, develop and manage new commission-based revenue streams from corporate sponsorships, advertising, and other sources.
    • Liaise with the Nigerian public authorities about possible sources of income relating to the broadcasting of public service announcements or related to other relevant approaches.
    • Work to engage with bi- and multi-lateral donors (UN, USG, and others) and like-minded corporations to develop programming for the channel.
    • Explore the feasibility of developing potential equity partnerships with like-minded corporations and entities to further the channel’s growth and sustainability
    • Support staff to ensure timely quality reporting to donors, partners and HQ and compliance with grant terms.
    • Represent EAN and AREWA24.
    • Lead security and incident related decision making and response.
    • Ensure good staff management standards promoting discipline, efficiency and harmonious working environment.
    • Promote transparent decision-making through open communication and regular meetings

    Qualification

    Education:

    • Advanced Degree in Management, Mass Communication, Media Production, and/or Business/Marketing.

    Work Experiences:

    • Minimum 10 years' experience leading and managing TV Production and Broadcast
    • A thorough knowledge of production processes, TV business models (cable/satellite TV a plus), audience research, and commercialization.
    • Experience in coordinating with external suppliers, producers, sponsors, investors, and advertising sales houses
    • Able to work under extreme pressure and deadlines

    Language and Computer Skills:

    • Excellent spoken and written English, knowledge of Hausa a plus
    • Computer skills: Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, and experience with other editing software packages; MS Word and Excel

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their application including a cover letter, updated CV, and three references to: jobs@equalaccess.org

    Note: Equal Access (EA) will consider applications and begin the interview process prior to the closing date.

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