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Research Intern, Tanzania
BBC Media Action
Date Listed: Aug 23, 2012
Email Address: Click to Email
Phone: No Calls Please
Area: Tanzania
Application Deadline: Sep 07, 2012
Phone: No Calls Please
Area: Tanzania
Application Deadline: Sep 07, 2012
Position Description:
Reports to:Research Manager, Tanzania
Background:
BBC Media Action is the BBC's international charity. We use media and communications to reduce poverty and help people understand their human rights.
Job purpose
BBC Media Action is seeking for an intern who can work across portfolio of projects and specifically support the research and production unit in executing their weekly and monthly activities
Main Duties
Research Unit
Ensure close follow-up of local partner stations and national programme producers about the submission of weekly database reports
Translation of the programme database information which includes mobile phone messages, facebook messages and tweets
Data entry of both local and national governance information into the local and national database
Follow up on the monthly governance programmes for content analysis
Assist in compiling and the weekly updating of the mentors training database
Production Unit
Attend and take notes for the weekly programme editorial meetings
Conduct and provide weekly research memos for the Haba Na Haba team on weekly shows
Monitor, summarizing and answering when needed, the SMS messages from Haba Na Haba listeners
Perform any other duties as requested
Required knowledge, skills and experience
A university graduate with proven experience or interest of working in the field of research
Fluency in English and Swahili with ability to write reports in these languages
Competency in Microsoft Excel and an eye for detail and accuracy
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish effective working relationships with all staff, in Tanzania and in the UK, and key external stakeholders strong understanding of and commitment towards BBC editorial values strong understanding of the role of media and communications in development.
Competencies
The following competencies (behaviors and characteristics) have been identified for this job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.
Planning and Organization – Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others.
Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.
Resilience – Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
Decision making – Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.
Influencing and Persuading – Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behavior change
Communication – The ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
Managing relationships – Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
Self-development – Is able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.
Application Instructions:
Candidates should send their CV and a covering letter which outlines their experience and suitability for the role in English to the Email Link above, with Research Interns in subject line.
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