The Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) is a five year (2009 - 2014) project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that aims to increase the use of modern family planning (FP) methods among the urban poor in the six cities of Abuja FCT, Ibadan, Kaduna, Ilorin, Benin City, and Zaria by at least 20 percentage points. NURHI is part of a broader Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (other sites include India, Kenya, and Senegal).
The Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Phase 2, seeks applications from qualified individuals to contribute to improved maternal health and reduced child mortality through increased modem contraceptive use in selected sites for the Phase 2 Project in Nigeria:
Job Title: Media Consultant
Locations: Ogun, Ondo
Supervisor: CCP/NURHI 2 Project Director
Duration: June- December 2016
Job Description
- Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health lnitiative (URHI 2) is using ommunication to increase demand for family planning among men and women.
- The program is expanding outreach to Ogun and Ondo by rebroadcasting a proven successful radio drama/magazine/call in program and also a series of campaign spots in Ogun and Ondo states.
- NURHI 2 is seeking full-time media consultants to oversee the rebroadcast of the radio program in these states.
- The position will be short-term, (Six months)
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
- Provide technical guidance in the minor production and editing of the radio promoslspots 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 expertand the popularDJ identified bythe radio station.
- Work with the NURHI 2/MSION team to identify the guest speakersfor the weekly show,
- Monitorthe 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 inshow.
- Liaise with MS ION 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 aninteractivewebsite.
- Excellent English language skills.
Application Closing Date
20th May, 2016.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and CV's to:
[email protected] with the "Title" of the Position and preferred "State" indicated in the application or in the subject line of the e- mail.
Note: Nigerian citizens and residents of Ondo and Ogun States are preferred. The position is short-term and will end on
31st December, 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.