Program Officer at Media Development Investment Fund - MDIF

Job Description

• The Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NAMIP) is a multi-year media initiative that seeks to accelerate digital media innovation and sustainability among independent media outlets in Nigeria. NAMIP is seeking to appoint a full-time ‘Program Officer to join the team.
• We are seeking a highly competent and organized media professional in a full-time contract position for the duration of the program (end date 31 December, 2024).
• The successful applicant will be based in Nigeria, either Lagos or Abuja. S/he will ideally be able to start immediately at the latest by 3 January, 2024.

Responsibilities

• Logistical preparations for all program related activities, such as workshops, in-house training, mentoring visits, etc.
• Establishing sound professional relationships and liaising regularly with media partners, consultants, MDIF staff, and other external agencies, as required for the smooth running of the program.
• Recording and reporting on project activities and expenditures, and compiling relevant data, as requested by the Program Director and according to project time frames.
• If requested by the Program Director, visit and/or liaise with media partners on a regular basis and report on these visits and the findings to the Program Director.
• Drafting of activity reports and maintaining program data in a timely manner.
• Undertaking other program administration tasks as and when necessary.

Requirements

• Suitable journalism/media qualifications (University degree or relevant experience)
• Minimum of 3 years in a program and project management role in journalism and media development.
• A strong knowledge of the Nigerian journalism and media landscape
• Demonstrable Research skills
• Outstanding communication, organisation, and people skills.
• Ability to maintain partner relationships.
• Passion for press freedom