Consultant/ Radio Host

The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) is a coalition of 176 Ethiopian CSOs working in the area of elections, human rights and democracy. Since its establishment, CECOE has observed the 6th General Elections, the Sidama, South West and South Ethiopia referendums. Furthermore, the Coalition has been engaged in various advocacy and civic education activities. The IVote digital voter education campaign  which reached several million Ethiopians and  an advocacy campaign to reform the electoral legal regime come at the forefront in this regard. In its all engagements CECOE gives priorities to  Women and  marginalised segments of the society i.e. IDPs and PWDs. As a result, CECOE has been carrying out several projects aimed at bolstering the political participation of these marginalised groups.

 Currently CECOE in partnership with Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and financial support from the European Union is implementing a project on enhancing the Participation of Women in Ethiopian Politics.

 The Radio program

 In a partnership with the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD), CECOE is preparing to launch a weekly radio program aimed at bolstering women’s political participation. The 30 minutes weekly radio program will have news, interviews and quick facts format.

 The Consultant/ Radio host

 The radio host under the supervision of CECOE’s communications officer will produce the following contents of the radio program:

• Conducting researches on topics relevant to the objectives of the project.
• Produce a weekly news focusing on latest updates regarding women political participation both locally, continental and internationally.
• Identify and interview women role models, and key decision makers in the area of women political participation.
• Prepare a synopsis from CECOE’s women encyclopaedia and present it to the radio audience.
• Search and tailor motivational stories that inspire women to take part in political activities
• Undertake any other activities having  similar nature
• Attend workshops, seminars and meetings organised on women political participation and use contents for the radio program
• Conduct interviews with relevant women political leaders and /or women right activists

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s level degree or above in relevant field of studies, preferably Media/Journalism, Gender studies, political Science, human rights.
• Knowledge on gender and prior experience in the production of radio programs on women political participation is an asset

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills to convey their message to listeners
• Ability to connect with your audience and encourage them to tune in regularly
• Strong writing/editing/proofreading skills and an excellent portfolio
• An eye for detail along with critical thinking
• Prioritising and multitasking
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, broadcasting, or related field
• At least 5 years experience as a radio host or similar role
• Excellent organisational skills and multitasking ability
• Creativity and improvisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in tight deadlines

Working Conditions:

• Based at CECOE office in Addis Ababa
• Interest in long term consultancy