BBC World Service Vacancies in Nigeria, February 2017 (updated)

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The BBC is the leading international broadcaster in Africa reaching a weekly audience of more than 100 million on Radio, TV, Digital (language sites and bbcafrica.com), Mobile and Social Media. We broadcast to Africa in English, Hausa, Somali, French, Kinyarwanda/Kirundi, Kiswahili & Arabic. We are committed to broadcasting to and from the continent in a style that meets the demands of our growing audience and as well as our language services, our presence in the region is also defined by our bureaux, special correspondents and bilingual reporters. We are committed to delivering news and information to people across Africa and insights from Africa to audiences around the globe. BBC is recruiting to fill the vacant positions below: Job Title: Senior Broadcast Journalist, BBC Pidgin Service Job Reference: BBC/TP/656733/19832 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Category: Journalism Business Unit: News: W2020 Job Description

• The BBC is looking for a Senior Broadcast Journalist to work across all digital platforms to ensure that the Pidgin Service develops and grows a distinctiveness, character and status in its target area.
• On a day to day basis, you will contribute creative ideas and inspire the team to produce engaging content.
• Reporting to the Editor Pidgin Service, you will ensure quality and consistency of timely output.
• You will be required to occasionally do some field reporting.

Role Responsibility

• The BBC World Service is recruiting for an experienced Senior Broadcast Journalist to work across the new Pidgin Service digital output.
• You will take full editorial responsibility for the timely delivery of the day’s output.
• Reporting to the Editor, your main responsibilities will include leading on the production, creative and timely distribution of all digital content, videos, and innovative editorial projects to serve our Pidgin audiences whilst adhering to the BBC's editorial guidelines and objectives.
• Working with the Pidgin team, you will be responsible for coming up with creative and innovative ways in storytelling and implementing them for BBC Pidgin especially for online and social media consumption.
• You must have work authorisation for Nigeria.

Required Skills & Experience

• Fluency and up to date knowledge of Pidgin and the ability to type quickly and accurately.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with digital news production systems and writing with flare for pictures. An understanding of social media is essential.
• A willingness to learn to operate new technology systems and to be able to adapt to different working methods.
• A good knowledge of online journalism techniques.
• An ability to mentor, lead and inspire a team of journalists to bring out the best in them.
• A demonstrable interest in working in a multimedia environment and in encouraging audience engagement.
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of Nigerian, African and international current affairs.
• A good broadcasting voice and the ability to acquire the appropriate presentation style is desirable.
• A willingness to understand and adopt BBC Editorial Guidelines and to abide by BBC Values.
• Knowledge of the aims, objectives and standards of BBC World Service and Global News.

  Job Title: Broadcast Journalist, BBC Pidgin Service Job Reference: BBC/TP/656733/19830 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Category: Journalism Business Unit: News: W2020 Job Introduction

• Africa’s media landscape is changing. It is one of the fastest developing news markets in the world with mobile technology transforming lives, internet connectivity increasing, the radio market remaining relatively strong and Television migrating from analogue to digital.
• The BBC World Service remains the leading international broadcaster in Africa, reaching a weekly audience of more than 100 million across all platforms and Social Media. Globally, the BBC reaches a weekly audience of 320 million across various platforms.
• Over the next four years, the BBC World Service will be expanding its multimedia operations in Africa by doubling the number of language services from 6 to 12.
• Three of the new language services, Pidgin, Yoruba and Igbo, will serve our audiences in Nigeria and West Africa. They will be based in Lagos, working alongside our operation in Abuja from where the BBC currently produces its Hausa service output. There is a strong emphasis on reaching and connecting with young audiences.
• We are now looking for excellent Broadcast Journalists with the relevant technical and language skills to join the new Pidgin service.
• Shift work will be required which will include early mornings, late nights, weekends and public holidays.

Role Responsibility

• As a BBC Broadcast Journalist you will work creatively across all digital platforms - audio, video and text - to ensure that the Pidgin Service output develops and grows a distinctive character and status in its target area. On a daily basis, you will engage actively with the audience ensuring consistency of output. You will be required occasionally to do some field reporting.
• The successful candidate will have some experience within a media environment. Fluent in Pidgin and English (written and spoken), you will have experience of delivering creative output online platforms. Knowledge of local, regional and international news and current affairs is essential. You will have knowledge of and recent experience of living in the target area, including a good understanding of the complexities of Nigeria. Ability to work under pressure and to react to breaking news is essential.
• You must have work authorisation for Nigeria.

Required Skills & Experience

• Fluency and up to date knowledge of Pidgin and the ability to type quickly and accurately.
• Fluency in English including complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with video editing and writing for pictures and understanding social media.
• Familiarity with news production systems, and a willingness to learn to operate new technology and to be able to adapt to different working methods.
• Ability to write creatively in an engaging manner, produce and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to a young audience.
• Familiarity with the internet and an awareness of the potential of new technology.
• A demonstrable interest in working in a multimedia environment and in encouraging audience involvement.
• Familiarity with the region to which the Service broadcasts and an understanding of the region’s history, politics, social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of the audience.
• A good knowledge of, and interest in, international current affairs, particularly in so far as they affect the target areas.
• A good broadcasting voice and the ability to acquire the appropriate presentation style is desirable.
• A willingness to understand and adopt the editorial aims and policies of BBC and to abide by BBC Values.
• Knowledge of the aims, objectives and standards of BBC World Service and Global News.

Job Title: Editor, BBC Pidgin Service Job Reference: BBC/TP/656733/19836 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Department: Pidgin Language Service Reports to: Head of West Africa Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Job Category: Journalism Business Unit: News: W2020 Job Introduction

• Africa’s media landscape is changing. It is one of the fastest developing news markets in the world with mobile technology transforming lives, internet connectivity increasing, the radio market remaining relatively strong and Television migrating from analogue to digital.
• The BBC World Service remains the leading international broadcaster in Africa, reaching a weekly audience of more than 100 million across all platforms and Social Media. Globally, the BBC reaches a weekly audience of 320 million weekly across various platforms.
• Over the next four years, the BBC World Service will be expanding its multimedia operations in Africa by doubling the number of language services from 6 to 12.
• Three of the new language services, Pidgin, Yoruba and Igbo, will serve our audiences in Nigeria and West Africa. They will be based in Lagos, working alongside our operation in Abuja from where the BBC currently produces its Hausa service output. There is a strong emphasis on reaching and connecting with young audiences. The BBC is looking for an excellent senior journalist to be the Editor of the Pidgin Language Service to deliver a dynamic range of digital, audio and video content.

Role Responsibilities

• You will report to the Head of West Africa and also work closely with other senior editorial figures in BBC World Service. As the Editor, you will provide creative leadership and vision, to maximise the Pidgin language Service’s impact and potential in Nigeria, taking into account the changing media conditions in the target area.
• You will approve content, ensuring that BBC editorial guidelines are adhered to consistently.
• You will manage teams and resources, taking responsibility for ensuring that all output is delivered creatively and on schedule.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will have substantial experience in a senior journalistic role within a media environment.
• Fluent in Pidgin and English (written and spoken), you will have experience of delivering output on media platforms.
• An excellent knowledge of local, regional and international news and current affairs is essential.
• You will have recent experience of living in the target area, including a good understanding of the complexities of Nigeria.
• A good appreciation of the media situation in Nigeria and the wider target area, and how it is developing with the ability to anticipate changes in the market is essential.
• Experience of managing budgets is required. You must have work authorisation for Nigeria.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Fluency and up to date knowledge of Pidgin and the ability to type quickly and accurately.
• Fluency in English including complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• An ability to lead, inspire and manage a team is essential.
• Familiarity with news production systems and an understanding of social media.
• A willingness to learn to operate new technology and adapt to different working methods.
• Ability to write creatively in an engaging manner, produce and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to a young audience.
• A demonstrable interest in working in a multimedia environment and an interest in audience engagement.
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of Nigerian, African and international current affairs.
• A good broadcasting voice and the ability to acquire the appropriate presentation style is desirable.
• A willingness to understand and adopt BBC editorial guidelines and to abide by BBC Values.
• A thorough knowledge of the aims, objectives and standards of BBC World Service and Global News.

Job Title: Digital Technical Producer, BBC Pidgin Service Job Reference: BBC/TP/656733/19840 Location: Lagos Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Category: Journalism Business Unit: News: W2020Role Responsibilities

• The technical producer will provide a full range of quality technical services for audio, video and text to help put the best content on air in a busy newsroom working to tight deadlines. You must be familiar with the latest digital production equipment.
• Accountable to the Editor, you will be proactive and be required to perform duties in Radio Studios, Workshops, Edit Suites, and on Computers, as well as on Outside Broadcasts.
• You will have an excellent knowledge of local, regional and international news and current affairs. You will have recent experience of living in Nigeria including understanding its complexities.
• Ability to work under pressure and to react to breaking news is essential.
• You must have work authorisation for Nigeria.

Required Skills & Experience

• The ability to operate technical equipment to meet the artistic, technical and safety requirements for delivering audio, video and text publishing. This includes operating studios, computer equipment, recording and editing systems.
• To support editorial teams in resolving technical problems when they arise.
• Recording, ingesting, editing, reproducing and dubbing material, including replay as required by the production staff both in the studio and on the field.
• To ensure all output publishes correctly, in a timely manner across all platforms for all languages.
• To operate and programme all types of audio and video equipment. Install, upgrade and maintain software packages, hardware and production equipment, under instruction from IT staff.
• To take responsibility for the safety of equipment, maintenance schedules, and restocking of hardware or consumables.
• To undertake all duties and activities in accordance with current BBC Safety Policy. To build a strong relationship with technical departments in London, and the region.
• To keep up to date with the newest developments and practices.
• To maintain excellent communication with colleagues in London and in the region, and ensure the free flow of information and material.
• To promote an atmosphere of collaboration and respect at all times with colleagues.

Competencies

• Editorial Judgement - demonstrates balanced and objective judgement based on a thorough understanding of BBC editorial guidelines, target audience, programme and department objectives. Makes the right editorial decisions, taking account of conflicting views where necessary. Ability to take public comments on board and to make appropriate editorial changes to content.
• Creative Thinking - able to transform creative ideas into practical reality.  Evidence of innovation and the ability to devise creative solutions by developing novel ideas or adapting existing ones in new ways.
• Evidence of a desire to create beautiful, quality content.
• Planning and organisation - able to think ahead in order to establish and efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources.
• Communication - able to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information. As well as the ability to motivate and deal sensitively with people who may be working to tight deadlines.
• Influencing and persuading - able to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.
• Managing relationships and team working - able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.  Works co-operatively with the ability to work with other teams in developing tools, features and services.
• Resilience - manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
• Flexibility - adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups.  Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organisation or job requirements.

Requirements

• The Digital technical producer will provide a full range of quality technical services for audio, video and text to help put the best content on air in a busy newsroom working to tight deadlines.You must be familiar with the latest digital production equipment
• Reporting to the Editor, you will be proactive and be required to perform duties in Radio Studios, Workshops, Edit Suites, and on Computers, as well as on Outside Broadcasts
• You will have an excellent knowledge of local, regional and international news and current affairs. You will have recent experience of living in Nigeria including an understanding of its complexities
• Ability to work under pressure and to react to breaking news is essential
• You must have work authorisation for Nigeria.

Job Title: Project Coordinator (Human Resource) Job Reference: BBC/TP/590126/19870 Location: Lagos Reports to: TBC Contract: Fixed term (6 months) Department: IB Grade: Local terms and conditions Job Summary

• Based in Lagos, this role will coordinate the recruitment administration, on boarding, relocation and training of new employees. The Project Cooordinator will work very closely with UK Africa Project Team, HR, Recruitment as well as the Africa Editorial Leads.

Main Duties Recruitment Administration:

• Working closely with the recruitment team (based in London) the Project Coordinator, Lagos will be responsible for all aspects of the recruitment process which must be coordinated locally.

This may include but is not limited to:

• Coordinating with local employment agencies and job boards for placement of advertisements. Advise on strategies to best attract candidates within the local market
• Ensuring managers are aware of recruitment timescales in order to hold time for shortlisting and interviewing
• Facilitating recruitment assessments and tests where required
• Coordinating and arranging interviews, act as the local contact for candidates coming for interviews
• Issuing offer letters and where required, assisting candidates to understand the full BBC offer, including company benefits
• Ensuring contracts are created, printed, handed over and signed versions filed
• Oversight of visa application process for new hires
• Assisting with background/reference checks
• Managing appropriate and compliant documentation of records

Human Resource Administration:

• New Hires: New employee set-up (workstation requirements, system data entry, documentation); orientation with Manager - Benefits & Payroll
• Relocation: Manage employee relocation within Nigeria in line with the agreed BBC policy Terminations/Resignations; Termination documentation (including termination letter; any benefits requirements; record of employment, if applicable)
• Joiners/Movers/Leavers (JML): Liaising with divisional managers and IB team to ensure the full JML process is completed for each employee
• Coordinating the logistics for inductions and training events where required liaising with the BBC Academy, IB team, HR and divisional managers
• Ensuring a tracker is created to easily manage renewal of staff contracts
• Ensuring probation periods are managed, effectively notifying managers in advance when probation periods are coming to an end and issuing any relevant paperwork
• Ensuring contracts for any outside contributors/ contractor/freelancer/ stringer engaged are legally compliant with the local laws (liaising with HR) and that they are aware of the BBC Editorial Guidelines
• Ensuring all contributors’ contracts are renewed as appropriate
• Maintaining records for each outside contributor/ contractor/freelancer/ stringer

Others:

• Ensuring records on the BBC’s HR Information System (SAP) are up to date for all W2020 funded staff
• Issuing official letters such as salary increments, attachments, experience and comfort letters etc.
• Ensuring all new staff leave is managed and recorded
• Ensuring all new employee mandatory training is completed and appropriately recorded
• Any other ad hoc support required.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable HR generalist and/or recruitment background, with experience supporting a growing office
• Relevant professional qualification such as those provided by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria or equivalent
• Proven experience in managing several small projects at the same time
• Excellent knowledge of English including complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to manage remote communication effectively
• The role interacts with several parties, and as such we require you to have a positive demeanour and the confidence to interact face-to-face/on the phone with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to plan and organise time and resources effectively and to manage projects to conclusion according to deadlines
• Excellent technology skills with good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to work flexibly and diplomatically
• Fluency in Yoruba, Igbo and/or Pidgin would be desirable

The following competencies (behaviour and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the ob. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies:

• Decision Making - Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.
• Imagination / Creative Thinking - Is able to transform creative ideas/impulses into practical reality. Can look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions.
• Planning and Organisation - Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirement.
• Resilience - Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
• Communication - The ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
• Managing relationships - Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people and teams across the BBC including senior editorial figures.
• Flexibility: Adapts to changing circumstances and displays a positive attitude to the process of change.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply On the proceeding page, select Nigeria - Lagos from the Location drop-down box and then click Search. Application Deadline  19th February, 2017.

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