Job vacancies at PAX PRESS for media development programme
PAX PRESS, a network of Journalists promoting peace, human rights and democracy in Rwanda since 2006 is implementing a five-year programme for capacity building and professionalization of the media together with Fojo Media Institute. The programme will focus on news and newsroom production, in line with international journalistic core values of truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity, impartiality, fairness and public accountability that will have a strong gender focus. The programme is funded SIDA (Sweden) and SDC (Switzerland).
Fojo Media Institute belongs to the public Linnaeus University in Sweden and is the country´s leading organisation for media development, strengthening free, independent and professional journalism in Sweden and globally. Since 2015, Fojo has supported the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Rwanda with capacity building.
The Specific objective of the programme is: Strengthening the independence, professionalism, and sustainability of key actors in the Rwandan media sector with the aim to increase media diversity and media integrity with the following outcomes.
Outcome 1: Commercial and non-profit media are strengthened to become financially sustainable and to produce and disseminate public interest journalism, reflecting the full composition of society through a balanced presence of women and men, age groups and communities.
Outcome 2: RBA is strengthened in the process to become an independent, trustworthy and sustainable Public Service Media (PSM) provider, according to international journalistic and public service standards.
Outcome 3: Journalism education institutions have increased skills concerning practical journalism, awareness of gender issues, and are better connected with the Rwandan media and the international journalism community.
PAX PRESS and FOJO seek to recruit the services of a Project Manager who will help to achieve outcome 1 and 3.
1. Project Manager
a. Main tasks of the Project Manager
Activity and resource planning
In liaison with the Programme Coordinator and the National Coordinator of PAX PRESS, ensure that all project activities are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget (Outcome 1)
Assist in developing trainings for capacity building of media houses in accordance with the Programme proposal.
Coordinate with Outcome 2 about trainings provided by SR MDO consultants and RBA
Sharing experiences and learning between Outcome 1 and 2
Sharing experiences and learning between Outcome 1 and 3
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Programme Coordinator and the National Coordinator of PAX PRESS
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Collect and report best practices
Collect and report both qualitative and quantitative information regarding activities being implemented that will be used as evidence to inform decision making
Maintain a tracker of key action points agreed upon at management meetings and disseminate progress of implementation
Scan media trends to keep up-to-date on the latest developments
Monitoring and Evaluation
Help in the Measurement of project performance using appropriate tools and techniques (M&E), specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
Communication and networking
Establish and maintain relationships with media outlets and other partners
Gender Sensitivity
Ensure that all activities implemented have a gender balance
Other tasks
Give constructive feedback
Carry out any other duties as may be determined by his/her supervisor
Delegate project tasks to the Project Assistant
Carry out any other duties as may be determined by his/her supervisor
b. Job requirements of the Project Manager
Alternatively: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Communications/Media or related (essential)
5 years of work experience with journalism, media management, communication or another function within the Media sector and or
Alternatively: 10 years’ experience as a journalist in managing positions as well as a reporter.
Deep understanding of Rwanda Media Landscape, media development and media regulations
Ability to facilitate workshops, seminars and conferences
Ability to foster long-term relationships with members of the media
Ensure that programme activities and key events are disseminated to the media and partners by preparing material to be shared with partners and also posted on social media
Critical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills
Gender sensitive
Natural leader who displays strong decision-making and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writing skills (English and Kinyarwanda, knowledge of French is a plus)
HOW TO APPLY
1. Interested and qualified candidates to the above positions must submit the application online on: paxpress.info@gmail.com with a copy to buyinza@lnu.se and anki.wood@lnu.se. Your application must contain the following documents:
Motivation letter mentioning clearly the position you are applying for;
Detailed CV, (including at least names, telephone numbers or email addresses of 2 referees);
Copy of your degree and other relevant academic certificates;
Copy of your ID;
Supporting documents providing proof of past professional experience.
2. Fill out the below form as part of your application.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs_0zdxotNyJYiTcPjbOyPK-8KrnxGQ1_PrZcm8V311zA1cg/viewform?usp=sf_link
3. Final provisions
Only shortlisted candidates meeting the required qualifications will be contacted for Written and Oral tests.
Candidates will be requested to show the original documents before any final decision is made.
Tentative Start date is July 12th, 2021
Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
The deadline for submission of your application is 18th June 2021 not later than 5.00PM, Kigali time.
Done at Kigali, 08 June 2021
National Coordinator of PAX PRESS
TWIZEYIMANA Albert Baudouin
