Vacancies & Opportunities


POSITION TITLE: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT – ECOWAS

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • ·        Monitors business papers and magazines for news and issues affecting 15 ECOWAS member states as it relates to the vision of “Africa in Focus”(AIF)
  • ·        Uses internet to monitor developments in ECOWAS, including Mauritania; and ECOWAS’ associated and affiliated institutions
  • ·        Suggests topical issues relative to West Africa for consideration by AIF weekly show
  • ·        Sit on Editorial Committee of “East Africa Rising” newsletter
  • ·        Attends meetings and conferences on behalf of AIF’s Research & Communications Unit
  • ·        Populates a regular database of contacts from ECOWAS institutions
  • ·        Provides regular updates of meetings attended, and contacts obtained to weekly meetings
  • ·        Assists in report-writing of weekly meetings of the Unit
  • ·        Assists occasionally in the production of the show



Important skills for the position:
·         Polished communications skills – both verbal and written
·         Multi-tasking skills
·         The ability to prioritise tasks and delegate when necessary
·         Great planning skills
·         Accurate reporting skills
·         Quick learner
·         Patient and respectful



POSITION TITLE: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT – EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY & ECOWAS MEMBER STATES RELATIONS

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • ·        Monitors business papers and magazines for news and issues affecting East African Community member states (Kenya; Rwanda; Burundi; Uganda; Tanzania; South Sudan), and 15 ECOWAS member states as it relates to the vision of “Africa in Focus”(AIF)
  • ·        Uses internet to monitor developments in East Africa, including Ethiopia; EAC and its associated and affiliated institutions
  • ·        Suggests topical issues relative to East Africa for consideration by AIF weekly show
  • ·        Sit on Editorial Committee of “East Africa Rising” newsletter
  • ·        Attends meetings and conferences on behalf of AIF’s Research & Communications Unit
  • ·        Populates a regular database of contacts from EAC institutions
  • ·        Provides regular updates of meetings attended, and contacts obtained to weekly meetings
  • ·        Assists in report-writing of weekly meetings of the Unit
  • ·        Assists occasionally in the production of the show


Important skills for the position:
·         Polished communications skills – both verbal and written
·         Multi-tasking skills
·         The ability to prioritise tasks and delegate when necessary
·         Great planning skills
·         Accurate reporting skills
·         Quick learner
·         Patient and respectful




POSITION TITLE: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT – NEWS REPORTER

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Interview discussants for the “Africa in Focus” show
  • Write at least two articles from the live-show
  • build contacts to maintain a flow of news from a variety of organisations, the general public, etc;
  • seek out and investigate stories via AIF’s contacts, press releases and other media;
  • attend press conferences and ask questions;
  • serve as a member of the Research & Communications Unit;
  • record interviews and meetings using shorthand or technical equipment;
  • create and upload news content for the AIF’s blog; website; and social media outlets
·         Assist in report-writing of weekly meetings of the Unit
·         Assist occasionally in the production of the show




ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT (ReCOMM)

The Research & Communications Unit (ReComm) meets every week, with the Business Desk Officer, to:
·         monitor and evaluate previous editions of AIF show;
·         monitor progress on the direction of the research component of the "Africa in Focus" show;
·         monitor & evaluate the state of communication instruments (facebook; twitter; google plus community);
·         Evaluate how far weekly activities are contributing to enriching the Unit's monitoring of African integration dynamics of ECOWAS; the AU; and Africa's engagement with members of the Global South.


Finally, the meetings seek to undertake innovative strategies to further-educate the public on Africa's development
                                          ****THIS POSITION HAS ALREADY BEEN FILLED*****

Africa in Focus is looking for a personal assistant to the Head of Research & Communications. 

This is an exciting six-month internship opportunity at a dynamic work environment>>
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT (RECOMM)
VISION of “Africa in Focus”An Africa where citizens can move freely; be educated easily; communicate easily; and be empowered to respond to the urgency of Africa’s need to integrate in peace and security

MISSION of “Africa in Focus”To promote Africa’s integration through regular discussion; sensitization; and dissemination on developments associated with Africa’s efforts at integration – both at the continental (AU) and regional level

Programmes
• African integration (East-West Africa)
• Outreach & Publications
• Research & Communications
• ECOWAS & AU
• Regional peace and security

The Research & Communications Unit (ReComm) meets every week, with the Business Desk Officer, to:
• monitor and evaluate previous editions of AIF show;
• monitor progress on the direction of the research component of the "Africa in Focus" show;
• monitor & evaluate the state of communication instruments (facebook; twitter; google plus community);
• Evaluate how far weekly activities are contributing to enriching the Unit's monitoring of African integration dynamics of ECOWAS; the AU; and Africa's engagement with members of the Global South.

Finally, the meetings seek to undertake innovative strategies to further-educate the public on Africa's development.

POSITION TITLE: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT – PERSONAL ASSISTANT
REPORTS TO: HEAD OF RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONSworks closely with managerial or directorial staff to provide administrative support, usually on a one-to-one basis.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
COMMUNICATIONS
:
• Liaise with guests for the AIF show
• Populate blogs regularly with stories
• Manage twitter account
• Manage AIF email account

ADMINISTRATION:
• Create and populate database of guests who attend AIF show
• Write, and thank guests after the show
• Take pictures of studio guests for the AIF show
• devise and maintain office systems, including data management and filing;
• arrange travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, travel with the Head of Research & Communications to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations;
• screen phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handle them when appropriate;
• meet and greet visitors at all levels of seniority;
• organise and maintain diaries and make appointments;
• deal with incoming email, often corresponding on behalf of the manager;
• take dictation and minutes;
• carry out background research and present findings;
• produce documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;
• organise and attend meetings and ensure the manager is well prepared for meetings;
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and other staff.
• Assists in report-writing of weekly meetings of the Unit
• Attend meetings of the Resource Mobilization Committee

Important skills for the position:• Polished communications skills – both verbal and written
• Multi-tasking skills
• The ability to prioritise tasks and delegate when necessary
• Great planning skills
• Accurate reporting skills
• Quick learner
• Patient and respectful

Please send CV and motivation letter explaining why you want to be considered for the position by latest 17 June, 2014. Send emails to africainfocusonradioxyz@gmail.com with cc to ekbensah@ekbensah.net


Find out more about Africa in Focus on its blog: http://africainfocusonradioxyz.blogspot.com/ Thank you!

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