Job Description
Resident Technical Advisor - Haiti
BACKGROUND:
Internews® Network is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, DC whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Since the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, Internews Network has coordinated an emergency response and are establishing a program to assist with the country’s recovery in the longer-term. Internews Network seeks a Resident Technical Advisor with extensive skills in radio infrastructure development. The Resident Technical Advisor will provide training, professional advice and guidance in media infrastructure planning and installation, with expertise in provincial radio station establishment and technical repairs. In addition the RTA will manage Internews Information Technology infrastructure in Haiti.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Manage all technical aspects of set up of new radio stations, including technical design, procurement and installation
- Management and capacity building of national technical and IT staff
- Advice on curriculum development in all areas technical
- Oversee production of technical handbook
- Support technical development and maintenance of radio satellite service.
- Oversee design and implementation of professional IT infrastructure, management and policies.
- Assist with review of local stations for equipment grant awards and liaison with donors.
- Prepare and assemble materials for monthly and quarterly reports, in compliance with donor guidelines.
- Report to and strategize with Chief of Party on new directions to help independent media in region.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree in engineering and/or Information Technology and/or
- ·Bachelors degree in electronics and/or communications engineering
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology
- Previous experience in design or installation of AM or FM radio stations
- Previous experience in technical project management
- Previous experience in project budget management
- Previous experience developing and/or delivering technical and production training in a development context
- Experience designing and managing Information Technology systems and infrastructure
- Experience working with community or independent radio stations
- Experience living and working in a hostile/ difficult environment an advantage
- Ability to handle multi-faceted programs
- Ability to adjust to shifting internal circumstances and re-design technical and implementation activities accordingly.
- Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place.
- English language a must; French and Creole skills highly desirable.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in(at) internews (dot) org (re-write in standard format), placing “RTA – HT – in” in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V
