Field Producer – Haba na Haba, Tanzania

Location: Tanzania

Reports to: Senior Producer – Haba na Haba

Contract duration: 6 months (with possible extension)

Salary: Highly competitive within Tanzanian NGO market rates

Application instructions:

Candidates should send their CV and a covering letter (PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role in English to tzrecruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org. The name of the position applied for should be included in the subject line of the email.

Please do not send certificates or other attachments. Applicants with no separate covering letter will not be considered. Please only apply if you meet the basic criteria under the person specification. This is a local post applicable to people who have the legal right to live and work in Tanzania. 'National terms and conditions will apply'.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Application deadline: Tuesday 28 October 2014

Job purpose:

BBC Media Action is looking for an experienced, creative and dynamic individual to join the team in Tanznia, who understands BBC editorial standards and how to implement them within programming output.

The field producer will be responsible for producing standalone three minute versions for Haba na Haba weekly, to air on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Main duties:

• Collecting content for the radio and online platforms from the field

• Producing standalone three minute versions for Haba na Haba

• Working closely with the Senior Producer and Content Researcher during content planning

• Gather and verify factual information for topics through interviews, observation, and production research (depending on the format)

• Working hand in hand with the Haba na Haba production team on assigned plans/ topics for social media output

• Working with the Senior Producer in preparing the weekly/monthly topics for the three minute, two weekly programmes

• Assisting production staff in preparing content for the overall Haba na Haba programme's multimedia platforms

• Producing video/audio for particular segments whenever required for social media

• Facilitating and coordinating Field Production for special events or debate programmes for Haba na Haba

Required skills, knowledge and experience:

• Gathers and verifies factual information for weekly topics through interview, observation, and research.

• Organises material, determines slant or emphasis, according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.

• Works cooperatively with the production team on assigned stories, if one is assigned.

• Prepare the episodes of the programme

• Assist production staff in preparing content for the show's multimedia platforms.

• Good editing skills

• Fluent in English and Kiswahili

Desirable skills:

• Experience in behaviour change communications projects, preferably in the health, governance or resilience/livelihoods sectors.

• Prior experience with reputable Swahili broadcaster.

• Good with editing skills

Key competencies:

The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.

• Ability to generate original ideas, and to think creatively about how to produce them from the field for radio and social media platforms.

• Ability to build and develop communications within Tanzania.

• Determination and tenacity

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to draw information from people while on field.

• Knowledge of the radio and social media market, different stations and programme styles, field production techniques and audience demographics

• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team

• Self-motivation and adaptability

• Ability to work effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines

• Knowledge of the law, ethics and industry regulation as they affect radio and social media production

• Adequate knowledge of recording equipment for radio.

• Ability to produce live while out on the field and coordinating a range of simultaneous technical activities during recording.

• Ability to conduct effective internet research, use relevant computer software for audio editing and upload similar content for use online