UNDP Nigeria Recruitment for Media Consultants for Training of Politicians on Media Skills

UNDP Nigeria is recruiting Media Consultants for Training of Politicians on Media Skills.
Job Title: Media Consultants for Training of Politicians on Media Skills
Location : Abuja, NIGERIA


Objective of the Training of Politicians
The objective of the training is to improve the capacity and skills of selected politicians in media engagement for effective communication of their manifestos and promote issue-based campaign in the 2011 elections.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions

* To conduct training for 100 politicians across party lines on electoral processes and image management in the North and South zones for the 2011 elections.

Functions/ Expected Results
The facilitators will be responsible for the tasks listed below:

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Conduct two editions of one-day training for 100 politicians across party lines on media engagement skills and image management for the 2011 elections in the North and South zones.
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Develop methodology for the training including formulation of training components, mock interviews, sample media contact lists, feedback and evaluation mechanisms.
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Assist participants to develop issue-based and conflict sensitive campaigns.
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Assist participants to develop media profiles and on-line media support resources.
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Develop and review training materials including powerpoint presentations, case study analysis and international best practices.
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Ensure gender mainstreaming in all training materials in relation to women participation as electorate and as candidates in the electoral process.
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Prepare training materials.
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Prepare a report based on outcomes of the 2 trainings, including feedbacks from participants and recommendations for DGD post election programme support to the media.


Deliverables

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The facilitators shall provide the following:
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Training materials for participants
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Reports on trainings regarding the process, discussions and outcomes.

Supervision

* The Project Director of DGD will provide strategic guidance for the consultant in the discharge of the assignment while monitoring and supervision will be carried out by relevant programme staff members.

Payment Modality

* 15% on signing of contract, 85% after submission of final report

Corporate Competencies

* Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
* Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP.
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
* Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Election Administration and Assistance

* Solid work experience in media support in relation to elections.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

* Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Ability to facilitate meetings and guide discussions towards set goals and objectives.
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
* Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

* A minimum of a Master degree in the field of Communication, Media studies or other social science related subject.
* A minimum of 10 years of functionally related professional experience in Media/Communication for Development.
* Previous experience in facilitating media skills training workshops.
* Knowledge of the key electoral issues, democracy, institutional expectations of media.
* Knowledge of gender dimensions of electoral processes and broader democratic development.
* Strong skills in written communications in English.
* Fluency in English, both written and spoken.


Application Deadline
10th February, 2011

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