Job: Teaching journalist – Kabul

The Institute for War & Peace Reporting, an international media development organization that has played a leading role in the professionalization of the media within Afghanistan, is currently accepting applications from veteran broadcast journalists to help guide one of Afghanistan’s leading private television stations as it launches an ambitious current affairs program.

Closing date for applicants: Until filled

Payment: TBD based on skills and experience

Hours: Full time

Term: 5 months

Start Date: January 2012

To apply: Please send a cover letter and CV to IWPR Afghanistan Director of Operations Noorrahman Rahmani at nooorrahman@iwpr.net

Summary:

This position will work closely with a newly created investigative team at Afghan TV, Afghanistan’s first private broadcaster, to offer editorial and technical guidance on the development and production of this groundbreaking watchdog programming.

Afghan TV will produce 26 episodes over 12 months, providing an in-depth exploration of the issues that affect Afghans daily, from rampant corruption to access to healthcare, gender equality and judicial reform.

Main duties:

To provide initial training on the basics of investigative reporting. This training will create a foundation for continuing education throughout the life of the consultancy.
To provide close editorial guidance on the development and production of stories. Working closely with Afghan TV’s investigate team, the consultant will be involved in every step of story production, from brainstorming ideas to scripting, reporting and editing.
The ensure that Afghan TV programming adheres to acceptable journalistic standards and best practices, and that the investigative project is sustainable following the completion of the consultancy.
To ensure that reports (narrative, financial and M&E) on program activities are submitted on a timely and regular basis that conform to IWPR and donor requirements.
Abilities; personal skills and experience:

• A thorough understanding of broadcast media, and demonstrable experience in investigative journalism.
• Experience of managing complex project work in difficult environments.
• Experience of staff management.
• A positive outlook and “can do” mentality; ability to take overall direction while showing strong independent initiative; calm under pressure and deadlines.
• Experience with the most up-to-date TV production and editing tools.
• The ability to deal with complexity and balance sometimes opposed points of view and external pressures.
• Excellent communications and outreach skills.
• A good strategic sense and the ability to manage detail while not losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Knowledge of or interest in Afghanistan and the role of media in its shifting political climate.