JOB DETAILS:
BBC Media Action:
BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development organisation, and we believe in the power of media and communication for good. We work in more than 20 countries around the world, supporting the independent media essential to democracy and development. Each year our projects and programmes reach over 100 million people facing poverty, inequality, and insecurity with information they can trust, helping to improve health, bridge divides, challenge prejudice, and save and change lives. We follow the editorial standards and values of the BBC, but we rely on funding from donors and partners to carry out our work.
Job purpose
BBC Media Action is looking for an experienced, creative, and dynamic young radio producer-presenter. S/he will become one of the main voices of the Niambie radio show and will represent the programme and the work of BBC Media Action at events, outside broadcasts and while recording content. The successful candidate will be expected to produce and present the weekly programme in Kiswahili and to ensure it continues to meet the highest editorial, production standards in line with the BBC’s editorial values and safeguarding policies.
The role is open to applicants aged 21-26 holding a degree or diploma in journalism. Young women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Main duties
• Present the Niambie radio show and social media content, including Facebook/Instagram Live in an engaging style that appeals to its young audience and attracts new listeners, helping the show to grow and improve and cementing a trusted relationship with its audiences.
• Plan, script, produce and edit programme items and some full editions of the programme.
• Originate ideas and create content for programmes, stories, features, and interviews, both on radio and digital platforms and other media content as the project develops.
• Gather, and verify the accuracy of, content for a range of programme formats through interviews, and collaboration with the Content Researcher and gender equality experts within the office.
• Assist the Senior Producer to plan programme topics and production trips and events.
• Impartially and critically review content from the Niambie project and – at times – content from other BBC Media Action projects in Tanzania and elsewhere.
• Represent diplomatically, energetically, and strategically Niambie and BBC Media Action as a whole at external events such as workshops, conferences and launches including championing gender equality as a concept and in practice.
• Learn, stay up to date with, and consistently apply the BBC’s editorial policies and values, production standards, and approach to safeguarding vulnerable people.
• Understand and comply with BBC Media Action’s Safeguarding Policy and the staff Code of Conduct.
• Participate in relevant mandatory training on safeguarding and respect at work.
• Report any safeguarding concerns immediately, either to the Country Director, or using the Whistleblowing Policy.
Required skills, knowledge, and experience
• At least two or three years of experience of working as a presenter, producer and/or on-air journalist with an international or reputable Kiswahili broadcaster – essential.
• A recognised journalistic qualification from a reputable university or college – essential.
• Proven commitment to the principles of gender equality – essential.
• Working knowledge of English in order to be able to use our systems, communicate with colleagues in London and other offices and contribute to reports – essential.
• Experience of developing entertaining, memorable, and editorially-sound programme topics and formats- essential.
• Experience of working on behaviour-change communication projects, preferably in the governance or gender sectors – desirable.
• Knowledge of computer software for audio or video editing and uploading content to a range of digital platforms – desirable.
JOB DETAILS:
Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) is a Semi-Autonomous Agency under the Ministry of Works established on July 1, 2000 and is responsible for the day-to- day management of the Tanzania Mainland’s Trunk and Regional roads network as well as construction of Airports. Its primary functions include the management of maintenance and development works, operations of the network and axle load control, the implementation of road safety and environmental measures, provision of advice on the strategic framework, policies and plans for the road sector.
The Regional Manager TAN ROADS – Tanga, on behalf of the Chief Executive is looking for suitable qualified Tanzanian candidates for Regional Manager’s Office and Weighbridge Sections. Interested candidates are invited to apply for the following positions;
Entry Qualifications
• Holders of Ordinary Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Automobile or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from any recognized learning institution;
• Must be Computer literate; and
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken Swahili and English Languages.
Duties and Responsibilities
• To carry out activities as described in the EAC Vehicle Load Control Act of 2016 and its Regulations of 2017;
• To weigh motor vehicles of gross weight (GVW) equal or greater to 3,500kg plying on our public roads;
• To enforce Axle Load Control by the use of weighbridge scale devices;
• To enforce road damage fees on the spot for overloaded vehicles;
• To measure physical dimensions of motor vehicle or any load being carried on the motor vehicle for providing advices to transporter for provision of relevant advice;
• To record all necessary particulars regarding the motor vehicle being weighed; and
• To perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor. Salary Scale: TRDS A.1
General Conditions
• Any Tanzanian who meets the conditions and requirements of this advertisement is invited to apply;
• Applicants who are employed in permanent and pensionable terms are discouraged to apply;
• Any person with unresolved criminal offences need NOT apply;
• All applications should have at least two names of referees with their contact address and reliable telephone numbers;
• All copies of Academic certificates and birth certificates MUST be certified by commissioner for oath or equivalent capacity;
• Submission of partial transcripts or result slips shall not be accepted;
• Applicants should be not more than 45 years old; and
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Job application procedure
Interested applicants are invited to apply to the undersigned not later than 13th December, 2022 at 16:30 hours attaching to their application letters; CVs, copies of certified academic certificates and copies of certified birth certificates.
Application Letters should be addressed to:
The Regional Manager,
Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS),
P.0 Box 5021,
TANGA.