Internews Network
Empowering Local Media Worldwide
Job Title: Community Radio Technical Manager
Location: Rumbek, Sudan
Reports to: Country Director
Background:
Internews Network, www.internews.org, is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, D.C. whose mission is to empower people worldwide with the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.
Internews programs are built on the conviction that providing people with access to vibrant, diverse news and information empowers them to participate effectively in their communities and make their voices heard.
Internews works towards building media capacity for effective and accurate reporting in issues such as democracy, governance and transparency, health, environment, humanitarian media and ICT.
The Position:
Internews Network, Sudan is currently seeking an experienced FM radio engineer for the position of Radio Technical Manager to be based in Rumbek, Southern Sudan.
The position is required to provide complete technical support, including the purchase, maintenance and upgrades of all equipment, in community radio stations in remote parts of the region. The position is responsible to provide ICT support to all sites.
The Community Radio Technical Manager will also supervise a roving field-based Radio Technician and be responsible for developing a training curriculum to increase the technical capacity of station staff.
The position requires experience in small low-tech radio stations preferably in the developing world. The successful candidate will need to be resilient, resourceful and self motivated. The work requires extensive travel to remote parts of Southern Sudan.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Responsibilities:
Empowering Local Media Worldwide
Job Title: Community Radio Technical Manager
Location: Rumbek, Sudan
Reports to: Country Director
Background:
Internews Network, www.internews.org, is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, D.C. whose mission is to empower people worldwide with the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.
Internews programs are built on the conviction that providing people with access to vibrant, diverse news and information empowers them to participate effectively in their communities and make their voices heard.
Internews works towards building media capacity for effective and accurate reporting in issues such as democracy, governance and transparency, health, environment, humanitarian media and ICT.
The Position:
Internews Network, Sudan is currently seeking an experienced FM radio engineer for the position of Radio Technical Manager to be based in Rumbek, Southern Sudan.
The position is required to provide complete technical support, including the purchase, maintenance and upgrades of all equipment, in community radio stations in remote parts of the region. The position is responsible to provide ICT support to all sites.
The Community Radio Technical Manager will also supervise a roving field-based Radio Technician and be responsible for developing a training curriculum to increase the technical capacity of station staff.
The position requires experience in small low-tech radio stations preferably in the developing world. The successful candidate will need to be resilient, resourceful and self motivated. The work requires extensive travel to remote parts of Southern Sudan.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support for 5 community radio stations located throughout South Sudan
- Supervise a Radio Technician and lead in technical staff scheduling to provide a high level of technical support to the stations
- Lead in selecting, purchasing and setting up all equipment needs for the construction and outfitting of one new radio station
- Determine on-going support and equipment needs per station and organize for purchase, upgrades and replacement of equipment and parts as needed
- Maintain updated inventory lists of equipment and conditions
- Train on-site staff in basic maintenance of equipment and develop training materials and manuals for the stations
- Provide IT support for office computers, including software and hardware
Requirements and Qualifications:
- At least 5 years working knowledge and experience in the field with FM Radio Broadcast systems
- Understanding of FM transmission principles, antennas, and towers
- Extensive knowledge of analogue and digital studio equipment
- Familiarity with alternative energy systems, including wind and solar
- Ability to set up, operate and optimise Windows based computers and networks
- Ability to set-up and trouble shoot wireless networking solutions
- Good communication skills and willing to teach non experienced users the basics of broadcast operations
- Good reporting and planning skills and exhibit a process driven approach to their work
- Willingness to work in harsh environments with limited infrastructure
- The applicant must be able to think on their feet and when called upon be able to develop temporary / back up solutions based upon the materials available at site.
- Experience living and working in Africa and/or conflict/post-conflict environments
- Ability to adjust to shifting political circumstances and create programming accordingly
- Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place and experience supervising staff
- Must be self-reliant, resourceful, good problem-solver, good humored, and flexible.
- Ability to travel within Southern Sudan and the Three Areas. Willingness to spend extended time in the field, with limited facilities, often under harsh conditions.
- Recognised degree or diploma in electronics or associated field
Applications by e-mail only.
No phone-calls or canvassing allowed.
