About IREX

Career and Consulting Opportunities

TITLE: Short-Term Media Trainers
DIVISION: Media Development Division
LOCATION: Africa
REPORTS TO: Senior Program Officer, Media Development Division, Washington, DC

NOTE: This position is open to citizens of African nations only and is based on receipt of funding by IREX.

ABOUT IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of $50 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 50 countries.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
IREX is seeking media professionals and media trainers for short-term consultancies in French-speaking countries of Africa. Assignments, which might last from one week to two months, will involve training journalists, editors or other media professionals or advising media outlets, media support or professional organizations, or NGO and government outreach departments.

Specializations of interest include:

Journalism training
Media management, including organizational development and leadership training.
Media and conflict mitigation
Media business development
Broadcast and print equipment and infrastructure
Media and NGO/government relations
Journalism education and curriculum development
Media law
Media freedom advocacy
Media support organizations and professional associations

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work fluently in French is required
Demonstrated commitment to media professionalism and pluralism
Professional experience in print, broadcast, Internet and/or community media
Training, mentoring and/or consulting experience in Africa
Ability to develop specialized media training programs, including materials and exercises
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Willingness to travel and work in potentially challenging settings

TO APPLY
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Email: resumes@irex.org. Please include MDD/AFR/FRCON/DM in the subject line.
Fax: + 1 202 628-8189 (Washington, DC)
No phone calls please.
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