JOB: Coordinator, Development Communications for the Developing Countries Farm Radio Network

WORLD UNIVERSITY SERVICE OF CANADA

Employment Opportunity  - Internal/External Posting

Position title: Coordinator, Development Communications

Position location: Ottawa

Reports to: Director of the Developing Countries Farm Radio Network

Position Group: 5 (42,061 - $45,961)

Application Deadline: December 16, 2004

BACKGROUND

WUSC is currently seeking a Development Communications specialist to join Developing Countries Farm Radio Network (DCFRN) as Coordinator, Development Communications. DCFRN supports broadcasters to strengthen small-scale farming and rural communities in developing countries. DCFRN produces and distributes radio scripts and topical reports about best farming practices that are designed to improve food security and rural livelihoods in Africa.

Reporting to the Executive Director of DCFRN, the Coordinator, Development Communications has the primary responsibility for developing partnerships and strengthening relationships with African

radio broadcasters and with development research organizations. She/he will manage participatory development activities focused on agricultural development through radio, and establish relationships and network with appropriate resource people and agricultural development research organizations.

She/he is responsible for the efficient planning and execution of DCFRN's development communications initiatives, and plays a leading role in the development, implementation and coordination of programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·Develop and coordinate a partner-centered perspective in all aspects of the program

·Develop and strengthen partner relationships; seek out new partners in targeted regions and communities; develop and coordinate processes to ensure that partner relationships meet our objectives and criteria; research and report on the contexts in which our partners operate

·Coordinate partner communication; establish and maintain regular contact with partners according to overall program priorities; encourage communication between partners; respond to partner requests for information, referring these to other staff as appropriate

·Coordinate partner services; assist with production of print and on- line publications for partners; coordinate distribution by post and on-line; coordinate monthly electronic bulletins; coordinate partner awards and incentives; enhance the profile of our partners in all publications and on our website; make recommendations for additional services as appropriate

·Coordinate program monitoring and evaluation related to partners; participate in the design of monitoring and evaluation tools and systems; administer and/or facilitate evaluation processes; provide research and analysis as required

·Administer partner records; maintain the partner database and make recommendations for improvements as appropriate; maintain correspondence files; provide partner data to assist staff and others in partner-related activities

·Provide general program assistance as required; coordinate and participate in meetings of the Program Committee and ad hoc working groups; assist with program reports; respond to program enquiries as required; represent the organization at program and partner meetings as directed

·Coordinate special programs, as needed, to enhance partner capacity ·Identify opportunities to develop enhanced relationships with partners; assist the Director and other team members with project development

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and training

A university degree in a related field preferably at the Masters level (development communications, international development, journalism, broadcasting, communications, public administration)

Experience and competency

*At least five years experience in international development and two years in project management;

*Significant knowledge or experience in two or more of the following fields would be a definite asset:

 *Development communications

 *Agriculture/rural development

 *Institutional strengthening/capacity building

 *Radio broadcasting

 *HIV/AIDS and development

 *Basic education

 *Gender and development

 *Experience overseas and in cross-cultural communications;

 *Knowledge of, and experience working with, new information and communications technologies;

 *Superior communications skills, well-developed writing skills: clear, concise, persuasive writing style;

 *Strong interpersonal skills – able to work well with teams under tight deadlines;

 *Excellent administration and organizational skills, including ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple initiatives simultaneously;

 *Well-developed presentation skills and the ability to represent the organization in a professional and dynamic manner;

 *Solid computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, database management, electronic mail and graphics;

 *Experience working in committee and team environments; able to develop and manage positive relationships and exercise tact and diplomacy.

LANGUAGES

*Complete fluency, oral and written, in English and French is required.

TERMS

·Full-time contract, from January 2005 to December 2007, with possibility of extension.

WUSC is an equal opportunity employer. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you wish to apply for this position, please send your resumé with a covering letter quoting reference number 04/12 to:

Dana Labelle

Human Resource Officer

World University Service of Canada

dana@wusc.ca

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