Media Vacancies at Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI 2)

Position: Media consultant for the NURHI 2 project

Supervisor: CCP/NURHI 2 Project Director  

Location: Ogun State (1); Ondo State (1)

Duration: June – December 2016

Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• Provide technical guidance in the minor production and editing of the radio promos/spots and scripts for the live call in show.
• Ensure that the radio promos and spots are recorded based on the guidelines provided by NURHI 2.
• Work with the NURHI 2 team in Lagos and the MSION in selecting a family planning (FP) expert who will co-host together with the popular DJ.
• Facilitate the training of the FP expert and the popular DJ identified by the radio station.
• Work with the NURHI 2/MSION team to identify the guest speakers for the weekly show.
• Monitor the airing of the promos and radio spots
• Provide monthly reports to the NURHI team as directed by the NURHI 2 project director.
• Oversee the production for the live call in show.
• Liaise with MSION and provider sites
• Document all the calls and sms received during the live call in show
• Submit monthly reports as directed by the NURHI 2 project director.

Required skills knowledge and experience.

• Minimum of a bachelor degree in mass communication, journalism, public health or a related field. Postgraduate training or graduate degree in public health.
• At least 3 years’ experience as Radio programs producer in a radio station or with a development organization. Experience in writing skills.
• Fluent in speaking Yoruba language.
• Be a team player.
• Experience maintaining an interactive website.
• Excellent English language skills.

Nigerian citizens and residents of Ondo and Ogun States are preferred.  The position is short-term, and will end on 31 December, 2016.