Biovision Africa Trust Radio Production Assistant Job in Kenya

Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT), a not-for-profit organization

established in Kenya in 2009 by the Swiss-based Biovision Foundation for

Ecological Development, is situated on the main campus of the

International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) in

Kasarani, Nairobi. 

The Trust’s goal is to alleviate

poverty and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Kenya and

other African countries, through dissemination of information and

knowledge on appropriate technology, to improve human, animal, plant,

and environmental health. 

BvAT supports the Biovision Farmer Communication Programme (FCP) and other agro-based initiatives in Africa.

 

BvAT is seeking to recruit a qualified person for the following vacant position:

Radio Production Assistant

Job purpose & scope: The Radio Production Assistant provides vital support to the radio manager and radio assistant for content development for TOF radio and associated video production activities. 

The Production Assistant will undertake field activities to collect information for producing TOF radio programs and TOF videos.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Producing scripts and conducting program research and interviews,


• Voicing radio programs, editing audio with digital editing software, archiving past programmes.


• Maintaining contact list and arranging and overseeing guest visits and temporary staff or freelance contributors.


• To create and sustain synergies with TOF Magazine by offering content input.


• To strengthen multimedia output of TOF and FCP.

Education and Knowledge:

• Diploma in Communication or related field


• Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

Experience:

• At least 2 years’ work experience in radio and associated video production activities.

Specialized Knowledge and skills required for the job

• Interviewing, recording, and editing skills and knowledge


• Video production skills

Personal Attributes

• Confident person who requires minimum supervision, creative, team player, communication skills.


• Fluency in oral and written English and Swahili.

How to Apply

If

you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions

and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the qualifications,

please submit your detailed CV and application letter indicating summary

of your key qualifications and expected salary to

info@biovisionafricatrust.org

The closing date for applications is 15th July 2016. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Biovision Africa Trust is an equal opportunity employer and eligible women are encouraged to apply.