Media Monitoring Officer Job in Mogadishu, Somalia

Farsight Africa Group

Post Title: Media Monitoring Officer
 

Type of Appointment: Contract
 

Duration: 1 Year (with possibility of extension)
 

Duty Station: Mogadishu (Somalia) MIA
 

Job purpose: He/she responsible will be responsible for implementing all media mapping and monitoring and ensure that the outputs of those activities are delivered and rendered useful to the other organizational functions.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Map the Somali and international media and information landscape in detail – its information flows, coverage, content, media ownership and staffing


• Update regularly the Somali Media Mapping site to provide AMISOM/UNSOM with the most complete and up-to date map of the Somali media landscape.


• Liaise closely with the Diaspora and Regional Outreach Officer as well as with other media monitoring officers.


• Prepare and distribute twice-daily media monitoring report which will highlight coverage responsive to agreed keywords in print, radio and TV sources and shared with AMISOM/UNSOM.


• Prepare and distribute a daily situation report will highlight coverage in print and broadcast media as well as any notable findings, the reports will be circulated to all Heads of Departments.


• Prepare and distribute a weekly in-depth analysis will cover broadcast, print and social media by airtime, tonality, source, positioning and the message summary and shared with all Heads of Departments.


• Prepare and distribute a monthly analytical report on the quantity, quality, footprint and value of media coverage on current strategic communication campaigns and shared with all Heads of Departments.


• Map the information ecology and media landscape of Somalia, track public opinion, attitudes, trends, narratives and media coverage to inform the development of the communication strategy and the implementation plan.


• Review regularly and add to the distribution list for these reports to ensure the widest possible range of individuals and institutions benefits from the resource.


• Ensure all reports and summaries will be made available as an electronic service to subscribers and via AMISOM’s media monitoring website www.somaliamediamonitoring.org.


• Monitor the news output of all major TV stations in Somalia, radio stations in Mogadishu and two in each selected sector.


• Generate summary reports on coverage, with a focus on developments of relevance to the core narrative and campaign objectives.

Qualifications and Experience
 

The candidate should have the following minimum qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualification in journalism/media studies/international relations or any related field.


• Degree in Media Studies/Journalism/International Relations or other related field.

Experience
 

He/she should demonstrate working experience in working with media and ability to multi-task concurrent assignments as follows:

• At least 5 years’ experience working in a media environment


• Experience of analysis and report writing


• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English, to deliver reports and documents; candidates familiar with Somali language will have an added advantage


• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office tools

Reporting: He/she will report directly to the Deputy Head of Media Monitoring and Research.
 

Location and Duration

• The indicative start date is September 2015. The contract is expected to run for a period of year with possible extension based on satisfactory performance. The contract will have an initial three-month probationary period.


• The duty station will be at the MIA compound in Mogadishu, Somalia.

How to Apply
 

Send in your resume, accompanied with a cover letter, academic and professional qualifications’ in PDF format with the subject “Media Monitoring Officer” to jobs@farsightafrica.com on or before the 5th August 2015 by 1700 hours EAT.