Historique
- Inclusive Economic Transformation;
- Accountable Governance; and
- Human Development/Foundational Issues.
Devoirs et responsabilités
- Provide strategic advice on the functioning of the Media self-regulatory body;
- Provide technical support to the Media Self- Regulatory’s Board and Secretariat in their respective activities in close collaboration with other relevant stakeholders;
- Provide technical assistance to develop the capacities of the Media Self-Regulatory Commission;
- Assess capacity needs for the established Media Self-Regulatory Commission, including systems and equipment for systematic monitoring of broadcast and print publications and training for those delegated to review and adjudicate complaints and other reported abuses.
- Propose/define an effective working relationship between the relevant state regulatory body (RURA) and the new Media Self-Regulatory Commission,’ which will be responsible for monitoring the news media and hearing and adjudicating complaints about ethical abuses and other contraventions of the proposed Code of Conduct.Organise regular meetings between responsible parties to evaluate the implementation process and start-up phase;
- Develop communication tools for the general media and public on the process of media self-regulation;
- Ensure the involvement of all media practitioners and houses in the self-regulation process;
- Hold consultative and informative seminars and/dialogues with journalists, media owners and other stakeholders;
- Promote an understanding in the media of the balance between rights, obligations, and responsibilities in self-regulation;
- Provide technical advice on the formulation and adoption of the Journalists’ Code of Conduct as the cornerstone of the self-regulatory body;
- Collaborate with media self -regulation stakeholders in ensuring the Journalists’ Code of Conduct is revised and promoted regularly among journalists and all relevant stakeholders;
- Monitor and evaluate the media self-regulation process on a regular basis;
- Act as liaison between Development Partners and the media fraternity;
- Develop a Media Self Regulation Strategic Plan and M&E Framework;
- Develop internal rules and regulations for the Media Self Regulation Commission.
S/he will support the implementation of the journalists’ Code of Conduct as a first step towards effective media self-regulation and support the setting up of the body to supervise and sanction failure to abide by the code. The mentor will be expected to work with all media outlets, journalists, media owners and stakeholders to promote a responsible and professional press through dialogue. S/he will promote the sharing of best practices in media self-regulation while promoting international legal standards for media regulations.
- An effective Media Self-regulatory Commission established with relevant functional organs;
- Self-regulatory mechanisms established, with clear and applicable internal rules and regulations for the Commission formulated and adopted by the media fraternity;
- Self-regulation process sustainable and self-sufficient.
Compétences
The results of the work of the Media Self- Regulation Advisor greatly impacts on the support of UNDP towards media sector development and professionalism. The key results impact on the overall CO efficiency in programme and success in implementation of programme strategies. Accurate analysis and presentation of information enhances UNDP position as a strong development partner. The information provided facilitates decision making of the management
- Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Knowledge Management and Organization
- Shares knowledge, experience and best practices;
- Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences advocating for UN’s priorities;
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills;
- Good organisational and planning skills: Proven ability to plan in a strategic direction;
- Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements: leveraging conflict and setting standards;
- Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Fair and transparent decision-making; calculated risk-taking;
- Possesses expert knowledge of advanced concepts in primary discipline, a broad knowledge of related disciplines, as well as an in-depth knowledge of relevant organizational policies and procedures;
- Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself personally.
- Developing and Empowering People: Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation;
- Improving Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning: Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;
- Focuses on results for the client and responds positively to feedback;
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
- Anticipates constraints in the delivery of services and identifies solutions or alternatives;
- Proactively identifies, develops and discusses solutions for internal and external clients, and persuades management to undertake decisions;
- Advises and develops strategic and operational solutions with clients that add value to UNDP programmes and operations.
- Ability to work in teams: Proven record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling and collaborative work environment, including the ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff;
- Mature judgment combined with a proactive, energetic approach to problem solving; excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Communicating Information and Ideas: Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication.
- Ability to interact and negotiate with high-level government officials;
- Ability to work under continuous pressure and meet deadlines;
- Energetic and optimistic approach to all problems that may occur.
- Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents;
- Creating an environment of creativity and innovation;
- Building and promoting effective teams;
- Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication;
- Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards;
- Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;
- Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking.
Qualifications et expériences requises
Education:
- Advanced University Degree in: Journalism, Communication and Media Studies, Political Sciences and Social Sciences, Business Administration or equivalent.
Experience:
- 7 years of experience related to self-regulatory processes of the Media in a developing country context is required;
- A minimum of seven (7) years’ international/regional experience in the media sector;
- Experience with media self-regulation in the African context an asset;
- Experience with mentoring and/or coaching;
- Proven experience with management at a high level.
Language requirement:
- Fluency in English;
- Working knowledge of French is an added advantage.