[cr-india] Job: Radio Station Manager for Afghan Independent Radio
George(s) Lessard
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Job Title: Radio Station Manager
Organization: Afghan Independent Radio
Job Location: Kandahar, Afghanistan
Start Date: Immediate
Sponsors: Afghans for Civil Society & The Carr Foundation
Background
Afghanistan is emerging from more than two decades of war, which
has
shattered the very foundations of its society. With the establishment
of
a new government after the fall of the Taliban, there is currently a
window of opportunity to build institutions of civil society that can
provide an alternative to extremist elements still active within and
around the country. Among such institutions are free and
professional
media.
To date, all the radio and television stations in Afghanistan are
state -sponsored, in the tradition of the old Soviet-style media.
Each is firmly under the control of the regional powers, wherever it is
operating.
To offer an alternative, Afghans for Civil Society and the Carr
Foundation are launching an independent radio station in Kandahar.
As the
second-largest city in Afghanistan, the historic capital, and also the
former Taliban stronghold, Kandahar is key to the evolution and
future
stability of the country. It is a conservative city, which suffers a
pariah status due to its Taliban past. But if Kandahar and the
Afghan
south are left behind, the current experiment in democratic
nation-building will fail.
Afghans are avid radio-listeners, and a truly independent,
responsible radio station, providing informative programming,
dialogue and debate, culture, and pure entertainment will make a
significant contribution to forging a new space for Afghan
citizenship. The station will be operated primarily by local
broadcast professionals and journalists, under the stewardship of
international professionals for the first several years. The
broadcast day will be 12-16 hours from the start, with a goal of 24
hour/day programming. The range will be the city of Kandahar at
first, with a goal of using FM repeaters and/or an AM frequency, to
eventually reach the entire Afghan southwest, or some 1.5 million
listeners. The broadcast languages will be Pashtu primarily, but
with significant programming in Farsi, and some English or English-
teaching. The position of international station-manager for Afghan
Independent Radio (AIR) is currently open.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee the radio station. The manager will be responsible for the
team of journalists and technicians, eventually in tandem with an
Afghan counterpart. He/she will coordinate the operations, personnel
and
budget, and will report to the Board of Directors. Develop the content
and
scheduling of programs, in consultation with local staff and
international
mentors, on loan from leading Western public radio outlets.
Establish and
apply standards of journalism by working regularly with the
journalists on
broadcasting standards, weighing of evidence, conflict of interest
and
professionalism, monitoring program content, and conducting
regular
post-mortem discussions after programs have aired. Handle the
technical
infrastructure by purchasing equipment, maintaining it and
supervising
repairs, in conjunction with the technical staff. Write semi-annual
reports for the Board of Directors. Assist the Board of Directors in
long-range planning and fundraising. Liaise with media
organizations
operating within Afghanistan (both local and international) to share
content and to find other ways to collaborate. Arrange for the
establishment of an internet café to operate next door to the radio
station.
Skills and Competencies
Required A solid background in public radio, including program
development, reporting or editing, production, and personnel
management. In general, strong organizational, personnel-
management, and
conflict- reduction skills. Initiative Ability to communicate -- and
facilitate communication -- in a clear manner likely to defuse
potential
tensions. Basic budgeting, accounting and bookkeeping skills
Capacity to
adapt to local customs and traditions Ability to live in severe field
conditions and to work effectively in a stressful, multi-cultural
environment Fluency in written and spoken English Driver's license.
Desired Previous work experience in developing countries Aptitude
for learning languages Knowledge of history and politics of the
region or another Muslim society Proposal writing skills
Contract
Contract will last six months (renewable). Sponsors will cover
accommodation and round-trip transport to Afghanistan.
Termination of contract will require 6 weeks notice. Salary is
negotiable, depending on candidates previous experience and range
of
expertise.
Sponsors
Each sponsor has one seat on the Board of Directors.
Afghans for Civil Society Afghans for Civil Society (ACS) is a
Kandahar-based nonprofit with American offices in Boston and
Baltimore. It seeks to help change the basic concept of community
life in Afghanistan from one of war to one of civil society, using a
two-pronged approach. First, a policy center is being established in
Kandahar dedicated to giving a voice to the ordinary Afghans and to
strengthening public participation in the decision-making process.
These
objectives will be achieved through democracy-building, leadership
training, research, and independent media. The second focus is on
community reconstruction projects that aim to address the
immediate needs
of Afghan society, while at the same time instilling a sense of
ownership
within the aided communities. The American offices of Afghans for
Civil
Society are involved in fund- raising, channeling resources and
publicizing issues of concern to Afghanistan. Scholars and
journalists
wishing to visit Afghanistan should contact the Boston office.
Carr Foundation The Carr Foundation is dedicated to human rights
education and the arts. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the
foundation endowed the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at the
John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. It
also
established the Market Theater, a venue dedicated to new
playwrights and
productions, and one that often explores provocative themes.
In the spring of 2001, the Carr Foundation purchased a former neo-
Nazi compound in Northern Idaho, razed it, and created a peace
park
and human rights education center to replace it. The Foundation is
supporting a five-year human rights campaign through the
Association of
Idaho Cities and recently founded The Museum of Idaho in Idaho
Falls,
dedicated to cultural and natural history.
To Apply
Send a cover letter and résumé to
sidney at carrfoundation.org ,
evelyman at afghanpolicy.org , and
schayes at afghanpolicy.org
Clearly indicate the job for which you are applying.
Afghan Independent Radio
Job Description
Radio Station Manager
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