Job Description

Call for application for Project Coordinator of Radio Himalaya Project under IERP/IDS

Name of the post: Project Coordinator

No of post: 1

Place of Posting:

Project Coordinator will depute at State Headquarter, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Duration: 15 Months (April 2024 to July 2025)

Closing Date and time for Application Submission: 5 PM, 30th March 2024

BACKGROUND

The Govind Ballav Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (GBP NIHE) under INTEGRATED ECO-DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH PROGRAMME (IERP) initiative is supporting an innovative awareness project “Radio Himalaya” in Uttarakhand state. For this, GBP NIHE / IERP have selected the proposal submitted by the Institute for Development Support (IDS). This fortnightly radio program of 15 minutes will be broadcasted through 100.5 FM Akashwani Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The theme of the radio program will be to raise awareness about the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) in Uttarakhand state 

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITIONS:

The selected candidates would work through 15 months contract with Institute for Development Support (IDS), Dehradun and will be based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to apply in reply to an announcement, following which a desk review of their skills and experience will be done to see their suitability as Consultant-

Only short-listed candidates will be called for telephonic interview.

KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROJECT COORDINATOR

Overall management and coordination of Radio Himalaya Project.

Research, Planning and implementation of Radio Himalaya Project.

Provide help in radio scripting, radio plays and jingles.

Field visit to record the stories.

Organize community mobilization, sensitization, awareness and IEC activities.

Organize state consultation workshop and other meetings on time to time.

Networking with government and non government institutions and community leaders.  

Production of radio programs and episodes on time.

Prepare quarterly reports and other reports of the project.

Monitoring and supervision of project activities. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

The following qualifications will be required from prospective interested candidate for the post of Project Coordinator:

a. Postgraduate degree/ Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication / Radio Production.

b. Min. 3 Years’ experience of working in radio, audio, television, journalism, development communication, New Media, IEC etc

c. Research, documentation and report writing skill

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to travel, including to remote and rural areas on short notice. Thorough understanding of UN - Sustainable Development Goals.

Report writing (including data collection) and communication skills

Ability to gather, monitor and analyze the data and prioritize the action in radio scripting

Facilitation skills as per participatory methodologies

Ability to work effectively in a team

Proficiency in computer applications

Able to produce results and work in a changing environment.

Women candidates will be given preferences.

LANGUAGES

Speaking and writing skills in Hindi and English. Regional language is an asset.

REMUNERATION:

Remuneration would be commensurate with the skill and experience of the candidate.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please upload your latest CV along with a cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role latest by 30thth March 2024 at idshimalaya@gmail.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. Decision of evaluation committee will be final for selection of candidate.

 

   

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