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Journalism Trainers

Positions: 2
Location:Liberia
Term:8 months
Posted: August 10, 2010
Deadline: August 30, 2010
Start Date: September 25, 2010
Remuneration: monthly living stipend, plus flight and visa
Position Summary:
jhr is seeking to hire a Journalism Trainer to work with jhr in Liberia for eight months. The trainer should have a specialty in either:

Newspaper (Print)
Television (and/or Multimedia)
Rural Radio

The Journalism Trainer’s work will vary, but he/she will be working primarily with jhr’s Liberian media partners to build the capacity of the Liberian media to report on human rights issues. The trainer will correspond often with the Country Director in Liberia who will manage their work. The exact location and organization placement will be determined upon hiring.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as trainer and mentor to journalists at a media house on behalf of jhr
Provide daily on-the-job training, conduct informal seminars for local journalists to increase focus on human rights reporting
Work one-on-one with local journalists to improve basic journalistic skills, including encouraging innovative reporting
Work closely with jhr’s Workshop Facilitator to run workshops for local editors/owners, journalism students, and community members
Capacity-building of local journalists and students
Create monthly blog postings and success stories for public engagement
Produce regular monthly reports providing feedback on the status and progression of the program
Collaborate with local stakeholders to produce a press kit

Skills/Experiences/Qualifications:

Journalism degree or relevant journalism experience
Strong working journalism experience of no less than 2 years
Strong knowledge of and commitment to human rights, or a demonstrated interest in human rights, including commitment to gender equality
Significant training, teaching, or educational experience preferred
Knowledge of, and interest in, media development
Knowledge of West Africa
International experience within a developing nation(s) preferred, or strong, demonstrable interest
Ability and willingness to live and work effectively and successfully in a cross-cultural environment
Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment, as well as independently
Proven skills in capacity-building of other staff and partners
Extremely self-motivated, and proven ability to manage and motivate others
Excellent interpersonal skills – excellent written and communication skills
Fluency in English is imperative

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to the attention of Ms Rachel Pulfer at: liberia_applications@jhr.ca.

Please quote job title in the subject line.

jhr thanks all those who apply; however due to large application numbers only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Workshop Facilitator

Positions: 1
Location:Liberia
Term:8 months
Posted: August 10, 2010
Deadline: August 30, 2010
Start Date: September 25, 2010
Remuneration: monthly living stipend, plus flight and visa
Position Summary:
The Workshop Facilitator will be working directly with various media partners and organizations in Monrovia, Liberia to conduct journalism training activities and workshops. He/she has strong knowledge of human rights and proven ability to successfully teach others. The facilitator will collaborate often with the Country Director on the workshop and training sessions. This position is based in Monrovia with frequent travel to rural areas. Flexibility is of utmost importance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop content and facilitate workshops for local journalists, editors, and owners on a variety of media, human rights, and governance topics
Develop content and facilitate workshops fro journalism students at post-secondary institutions in Monrovia
Develop content for and facilitate workshops for local journalists at community radio stations in rural Liberia
Collaborate with the Country Director to develop and expand the local Human Rights Reporters Network
Accompany small groups of journalists on reporting trips to rural Liberia
Work with jhr’s in-country Journalism Trainers to identify strategies to improve training
Involvement in curriculum development – draft and/or advise on human rights reporting curricula at Liberian universities
Create monthly blog postings and success stories for public engagement
Produce regular monthly reports providing feedback on the status and progression of the program
Playing a liaison role between jhr and the local media partner, the Liberia Media Center

Skills/Experiences/Qualifications:

Journalism degree or relevant journalism experience
Strong working journalism experience of no less than 2 years
Strong knowledge of and commitment to human rights, or a demonstrated interest in human rights, including commitment to gender equality
Significant training, teaching, or educational experience preferred
Knowledge of, and interest in, media development
Knowledge of West Africa
International experience within a developing nation(s) preferred, or strong, demonstrable interest
Ability and willingness to live and work effectively and successfully in a cross-cultural environment
Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment, as well as independently
Proven skills in capacity-building of other staff and partners
Extremely self-motivated, and proven ability to manage and motivate others
Demonstrated skills in networking and facilitation
Excellent interpersonal skills – excellent written and communication skills
Fluency in English is imperative


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