University Modernization Advisor – Digital Journalism
Job Title: University Modernization Advisor – Digital Journalism
Position based: Islamabad
Department: Program Implementation Unit
Report To: Senior Modernization Advisor/Country Director
BACKGROUND:
An international media development organization seeks applications from qualified candidates to join a dynamic team to support the management and operations of public information media development programs.
SUMMARY:
The Modernization Advisor – Digital Journalism will be responsible for overseeing and implementing every aspect of modernizing the capacity of all program partner journalism departments to teach digital journalism.
This new program will involve modernizing (curriculum reform, new equipment, faculty training) select university journalism departments in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Northern Pakistan to enable them to offer fully modern multimedia journalism educations in digital journalism at current media industry standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides input and advice on curriculum revisionsAssists in the selection, procurement, delivery and installation (where necessary) of current industry-standard equipmentWorks as co-trainer with an international consultant throughout the delivery of a series of Train-The Trainer programs for university facultyActs as a skills training mentor for university faculty members at all times through program implementation Ensures the delivery of program activities conforms with donor rulesReviews and assesses assignments completed by faculty members to determine progress of skills development and schedule specific mentoring where neededWorks with the team of Modernization Advisors, the Country Director and other staff to ensure the successful meeting of program implementation and university modernization goals, objectives and timelinesLiaises with university journalism department partners and international consultants to coordinate program activitiesLeads partner coordination and curriculum reform meetingsAssists with outreach to Higher Education Commission and University Boards of Study to ensure successful introduction and implementation of revised and modernized coursesClosely monitors and assesses delivery of new courses and teaching skills of facultyMonitors compliance with Memoranda of Understanding by university partnersProvides high-quality content for donor reporting including interviews, photographs, reports as requestedAssists international consultants in development of training reports and faculty report cardsAssists with outreach to the professional media sector to establish opportunities for supportive relationships and exchanges between partner universities and news organizationsQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Up to date knowledge of current media industry standards and practices, particularly as they relate to DIGITAL JOURNALISMHigh level of professional skill and understanding of all aspects of DIGITAL JOURNALISMAdvanced Master’s Degree in Journalism, International Development, Education or related fieldPrevious experience working in international development, media development or university modernization is an assetPrevious (recent) experience working as a professional journalist is an assetAbility to work effectively and cohesively in a small teamWillingness to travel to Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Northern PakistanFluent in spoken and written EnglishPlease email applications along with Resume/CV to jobs.ingopk@gmail.com no later than 1700 hours on October 10, 2014 and indicate job title in the subject line. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
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