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Job Opportunities at Bridge International Academies, Friday 9, February 2018

Bridge International Academies is the world’s largest and fastest-growing chain of primary and pre-primary schools with more than 400 academies and 120,000 pupils in Kenya and Uganda. We democratize the right to succeed by giving families living in poverty access to the high-quality education that will allow their children to live a very different life.

OPERATIONS PROGRAMME MANAGER

LOCATION: Yaba, Lagos

JOB SUMMARY

The Operations Team designs, implements, and manages academy-level operations and support. We are the nerve centre of the company.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Certain aspects of what we do originate in other departments or teams – from Development, Marketing, Recruitment and Training, Finance or Human Resources – but end with Operations.  No matter how well other departments may complete their individual functions, it is up to Ops to be the interface that brings all academy-level support functions together.

The role of Programme Managers is a microcosm of the overarching goal of the entire Operations Team, broken down by specific functional components.

Each Programme Manager has a unique sphere that s/he is responsible for owning.

Within that realm of responsibility, Programme Managers identify and analyse operational needs, design strategies and processes to address these challenges, and supervise the necessary training, monitoring, and constant adjustments needed for these programmes to execute successfully.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Programme Managers work closely with other departments to design and run these programmes.

Some of the deliverables Programme Managers are tasked with include:

Teacher Staffing- Bridge promises to have a teacher in class every day of the academic year. To meet this promise to our parents, the Programme Manager must work closely with our Recruiting and Training and People Operations Departments to make sure we find effective ways of filling local vacancies and with our Customer Care Department to devise ways to manage our nationwide team of substitute teachers so that can immediately provide cover for any class missing a teacher due to sickness or other. The challenge is to efficiently and effectively provide coverage for over 4,500 classrooms across Kenya and Uganda.

Academy Repairs – with over 400 academies, we need to continually ensure our academies are in good condition and account for both minor and major repairs. The Programme Manager must identify common challenges and problems and provide efficient and cost-effective solutions. This programme must work closely with our Construction Department and with regional managers to ensure quality repairs are carried out.

Lesson Delivery – Bridge’s teachers use teacher computer tablets to deliver our Kenyan- and Ugandan-curriculum focused lessons every day. To make sure everything is working properly, the Programme Manager must analyse vast amounts of data to pinpoint any challenges in this process. This includes working closely with the Software Team to limit the number of technological issues that come up and to immediately solve those that do arise and coordinating with our Academic Team to devise strategies and processes to drive improvements in lesson deliveries.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

Ideal candidates should have experience managing projects, identifying business challenges through data and observation, creating solutions for these issues, and overseeing an operational programme.

They should be proficient analysing and managing large amounts of data and comfortable working closely with different departments and teams.

Experience bringing ideas and programmes to scale, working at similar ambitious start-up companies, or building and managing teams across countries is an added plus.

Bachelor’s Degree required

Masters preferred

Minimum 3 years work experience required.

You’re also:

A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done. You’re organized and responsive. You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details. Likely, you have some experience in a startup or social enterprise.

A creative problem-solver – Growing any enterprise from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. On top of that, Bridge works in often challenging, low-resource communities and runs on fees averaging just $6 a month per pupil. You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand. Every dollar you spend is a dollar our customers, who live on less than $2 a day, will have to pay for.

A customer advocate – Our customers – these families living on less than $2 a day per person – never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future). Every decision you make considers their customer benefit, experience, and value.

A life-long learner – You believe you can always do better. You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.

OPERATOR WAREHOUSE (INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS)

LOCATION: Yaba, Lagos

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As the Operator warehouse (Instructional Materials), you will be responsible for stock management, entries and exits as well as stock levels

Order picking and refill as per the kitting list/requisitions and escalating any emerging issues to supervisor(s)

To load and unload Lorries including working the logistics to ensure seamless performance of the chain.

Assist the supervisor in reconciling of stock  variances

Giving continuous information of stock levels in the W/House

Ensure segregation of materials; good stock from obsolete and any dead stock.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Developing and Building Teams – Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others – Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others – Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others – Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, syste-ms-, or process-related topics.

Participate in cycle counting and stock taking and proper recording of stock figures including updating stock sheets/cards

Support warehouse attain > 98% stock accuracy.

Clear understanding and implementation of 6S principles

Ensure that the warehouse is properly organized at all-time including proper labeling of the materials

Endeavour for <1% customer complaint by ensuring that right items and the right quantities are assembles/kitted.

Ensure receipt and arranging of received materials within the same day at their respective locations

Help the receiving team in inspection and acceptance of any material.

Ensure that all operations are done in reference to the SOP’s

Ensure proper handling of retrievals and returns from schools and sites up to and including their segregation safe storage and in giving any subsequent report..

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

Certificate in courses related to Logistics/Supply Chain is a  key requirement preferred

Minimum of 2-3 years as a warehouse attendant in a busy warehouse

Ability to respond quickly to work dynamics which include method of work, working hours/days etc.

Good listening skills

Ability to maintain a clear focus on the activities given and delivering within acceptable time

Ability  to work well in a team

Ability to read and write

Ability to quickly learn and make suggestions

You Are Also:

Proactive – You don’t always need supervision and you are a self-starter. Your personal drive to succeed and deliver keeps you working when you may not have a supervisor with you.

A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done.  You’re organized and responsive.  You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done.  You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details.  Likely, you have some experience in a start-up or other rapid-growth company.

A networking mastermind- You excel at meeting new people and turning them into advocates.  You communicate in a clear, conscientious, and effective way in both written and oral speech.  You can influence strangers in the course of a single conversation.  Allies and colleagues will go to bat for your ideas.

A creative problem-solver – Growing any business from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges.  On top of that, Bridge works in volatile, low-resource communities and runs on fees averaging around $7 a month per pupil.  You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand.

A customer advocate – Our customers – these families living on less than $2 a day per person – never leave your mind.  You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future).  You would never shrink back from shaking a parent’s hand or picking up a crying child, no matter what the person was wearing or looked like.  Every decision you make considers their customer benefit, experience, and value.

A malleable learner – You believe you can always do better.  You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others.  You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.

OPERATIONS PROGRAM OFFICER

LOCATION: Yaba, Lagos

Operations at Bridge

The operations department is responsible for the critical performance of our entire network of academies in East Africa, including operations, marketing, personnel management, instructional delivery, expenses & payroll, parent and community relations, facilities, and more.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Programme Officer is responsible for supporting the Programme Manager in ensuring each academy has the proper number of teachers to teach all classes, creating and operationalizing academy personnel disciplinary policy, and coordinating teacher and Academy Manager (AM) recruiting at existing academies.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Ensure all teachers and Academy Managers have downloaded scripts for each day

Ensure the Script Availability report is working (including conducting field tests)

Ensure the stored procedure for mapping lessons to teachers has been programmed by the scheduler team and that schedules received are in-line with this

Synching daily to check for availability and correctness of schedules on Smartphone and Teacher Computers

Communicate with the scheduling team cases of missing or incorrect scripts noted or reported by academies via CRM tickets and communicate this information back to academies

Ensure the Lesson Schedules v2 report is working (including conducting field tests)

Ensure each teacher is fulfilling their mandate in delivering lessons every day of class

Overseeing early KCPE preparation and collection of documents from parents

Take disorganized data coming from multiple sources eg. phone call results, emails, surveys and organize that data into specific data repositories (Microsoft Excel; software systems) according to the appropriate format

Create simple data tables in Microsoft Excel for further analysis

Screen CRM for issues related to the above programmes and respond to those issues accordingly

Create surveys to collect specific data.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

Bachelor’s degree in any business related field

2-3 years’ experience in a fast paced environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience working with Navision is a plus

Experience working with a culturally and socioeconomically diverse workforce

Ability to handle multiple high demand projects

Good organizational and persuasive skills.

Keen eye for detail

Efficient report writing skills.

Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

You’re Also:

A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done.  You’re organized and responsive.  You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done.  You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details.  Likely, you have some experience in a start-up or other rapid-growth company.

A networking mastermind – You excel at meeting new people and turning them into advocates.  You communicate in a clear, conscientious, and effective way in both written and oral speech.  You can influence strangers in the course of a single conversation.  Allies and colleagues will go to bat for your ideas.

A creative problem-solver – Growing any business from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges.  On top of that, Bridge works in volatile, low-resource communities and runs on fees averaging just $6 a month per pupil.  You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand.  Every dollar you spend is a dollar our customers, who live on less than $2 a day, will have to pay for.

A customer advocate – Our customers – these families living on less than $2 a day per person – never leave your mind.  You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future).  You would never shrink back from shaking a parent’s hand or picking up a crying child, no matter what the person was wearing or looked like.  Every decision you make considers their customer benefit, experience, and value.

A life-long learner – You believe you can always do better.  You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.

LOGISTICS OFFICER

LOCATION: Yaba, Lagos

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Bridge International Academies is looking for a Logistics Officer who will be responsible for providing efficient and cost effective Logistics and Supply Chain support services to support the business. The holder of this position will deliver high quality professional logistics and administration services and lead the development and implementation of tools, processes, policies and practices covering all aspects of Logistics and Supply Chain.

Ability to deal with hands on issues, create effective liaison with heads of department and other key staff and management of various aspects of the logistics chain as well as participating in strategic thinking will be key to success in this position:

Under the guidance of the Logistics Manager, Introduce a formalized and highly organized approach in the region to guide all distribution activities between headquarters and schools in given region.

Compilation of delivery schedules, route mappings, delivery tracking and reporting systems to ensure on time and complete deliveries

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with procurement, operations, construction, training, finance, research, administration and HR departments, taxi operators, motorcycle service providers and other partners within the Logistics services chain to create a partnership that  adds value to Bridge International Academies

Negotiation of prices, lead times and other contractual terms with distribution and transport contractors in the areas the region assigned.

Reviewing and embedding with user departments the specifications for various logistics services required for school operations and other departments

Creating and fostering relationships with diverse logistics and supply chain professional associations  to ensure gainful experience and knowledge sharing

Seek, evaluate and recommend reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality logistics services at reasonable prices in the region.

Determining distribution schedules and timing of deliveries to and from schools and keeping track of delivery times throughout the delivery process

Working with department managers and other staff to forecast demand for logistics services and to ascertain that deliveries are dispatched recorded and signed for by recipients.

Provide oversight over the material handling staff assigned to the region.

Deal with and resolve any logistical challenges including failure by internal and external stakeholders to meet expected performance benchmarks

Budgeting, reporting and analysis of Logistics costs to ensure high visibility and control of related expenses and proper allocation to user departments

Periodic reporting of Logistics activities and projects in assigned region

Working internally and with external legal support to ensure suitable agreements that would ensure appropriate terms of engagement with suppliers of high transport and delivery services

Support School Operations, Technology, Training and Construction departments and other functions in legal and contractual processes for Logistics needs.

Act as the Deputy Logistics Manager when called upon.

Advise management on required areas of improvement to enhance Logistics processes

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Minimum of 4 to 6 years’ experience in management of Logistics and or Supply Chain services preferably for a large fast growing service or trading organization with multiple locations and diverse requirements

Experience with Logistics management of construction materials in a large scale environment where both formal and informal vendors operate will be a definite advantage.

Professional qualifications in Logistics/Supply Chain will be a key requirement

Bachelors Degree in  Business, Economics or other Social Science or related discipline or the equivalent

Ability to present Logistics services feedback, policies and procedures to senior managers.

Demonstrated ability to organize large volumes of Logistics requirements for a broad range of office and operational needs.  Must have the ability to quickly learn and improve systems

Good hands on knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications

You Are Also:

Proactive – You don’t always need supervision and you are a self-starter. Your personal drive to succeed and deliver keeps you working when you may not have a supervisor with you.

A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done.  You’re organized and responsive.  You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done.  You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details.  Likely, you have some experience in a start-up or other rapid-growth company.

A networking mastermind- You excel at meeting new people and turning them into advocates.  You communicate in a clear, conscientious, and effective way in both written and oral speech.  You can influence strangers in the course of a single conversation.  Allies and colleagues will go to bat for your ideas.

A creative problem-solver- Growing any business from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. On top of that, Bridge works in volatile, low-resource communities and runs on fees averaging around $7 a month per pupil.  You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand.

A customer advocate- Our customers – these families living on less than $2 a day per person – never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future).  You would never shrink back from shaking a parent’s hand or picking up a crying child, no matter what the person was wearing or looked like.  Every decision you make considers their customer benefit, experience, and value.

A malleable learner -You believe you can always do better.  You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others.  You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.

FINANCE OFFICER

LOCATION: Yaba, Lagos

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Finance Officer who will work closely with the Financial Director to refine how Bridge International Academies approaches financial budgeting, projections, and forecasting

The Finance Officer will also help senior executives identify key performance indicators in the business, highlight how the Company can improve operational execution across all divisions, and prepare materials for the Board of Directors highlighting the Company’s strategic and financial direction.

What You Will Do

Prepare and maintain financial analyses that forecast/project Bridge International Academies’ operational and financial performance

Work with department heads and senior executives to refine budgeting across the Company

Continuously work with department heads to identify and evaluate key performance indicators

Work with the Finance Department to ensure that historical/actual performance is correctly captured and in-sync with the Finance Associate’s work

Assist senior executives with preparing materials for the Board of Directors and investors

Think strategically and proactively about Bridge International Academies’ financial direction

What You Should Have

Undergraduate Degree from a top university with exemplary academic achievements; ideally in Economics, Business, Accounting, and/or Finance

At least two years of Post-undergraduate, full time work experience in investment banking or corporate finance; should be used to highly rigorous, complex financial analysis

Very experienced working with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint

Experience working closely with a company to build financial and operating models at a deep level, particularly on a multi-country level

Extraordinary attention to detail and highly driven, ambitious attitude towards work

Strategic financial thinker with an eye for identifying metrics that matter for a business

YOU’RE ALSO:

A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done. You’re organized and responsive. You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details. Likely, you have some experience in a startup or social enterprise.

A creative problem-solver – Growing any enterprise from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. On top of that, Bridge works in often challenging, low-resource communities and runs on fees averaging just $6 a month per pupil. You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand. Every dollar you spend is a dollar our customers, who live on less than $2 a day, will have to pay for.

A customer advocate – Our customers – these families living on less than $2 a day per person – never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future). Every decision you make considers their customer benefit, experience, and value.

A life-long learner – You believe you can always do better. You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.

ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

LOCATION: Yaba, Lagos

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an Academic Director to oversee all aspects of the academic program in Nigeria. The Academic Director will be ultimately responsible for educational outcomes across Bridge International Academies in Kenya and Uganda



WHAT YOU WILL DO

Representing Bridge with key national stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and other government education officials.

Work with Boston-based Academics Team to roll-out new curriculum and introduce programmatic innovations.

Oversee recruitment and training for teachers and Academy Managers.

The Academic Director, Kenya and Uganda, will report to the Expansion Director, Uganda and the Chief Academic Officer.

What You Should HaveThe Academic Director must be a data-driven individual with experience developing and managing cultures of high performance and high expectations.

You must be a great academic leader who understands exceptional instruction and can motivate and support others in realizing a vision of academic excellence.

YOU’RE ALSO:

A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done. You’re organized and responsive. You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details. Likely, you have some experience in a startup or social enterprise.

A creative problem-solver – Growing any enterprise from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. On top of that, Bridge works in often challenging, low-resource communities and runs on fees averaging just $6 a month per pupil. You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand. Every dollar you spend is a dollar our customers, who live on less than $2 a day, will have to pay for.

A customer advocate – Our customers – these families living on less than $2 a day per person – never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future). Every decision you make considers their customer benefit, experience, and value.

A life-long learner – You believe you can always do better. You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.

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OPERATIONS PROGRAMME MANAGER

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OPERATIONS PROGRAM OFFICER

LOGISTICS OFFICER

FINANCE OFFICER

ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

Job Opportunities at Bridge International Academies, Friday 9, February 2018

Orbeez Review

One of the most popular toys introduced this season is the Orbeez line of toys. Just what are Orbeez, you might ask. Well, an Orbeez is a tiny colored bead that will swell up to many times its original volume when it is placed in water for several hours. What you end up with are gum ball sized balls that are ready to play with. The real magic with Orbeez is that this is a toy that motivates children to use their imagination and creativity to unlock the fun found by playing with them. While there are themed sets for Orbeez, the real fun is what you can make of them. Here we want to take a closer look at this original toy, and what you can expect from Orbeez.

Orbeez really are quite amazing. They were initially designed is the agricultural sciences and soon found their way as a playful toy for children. They start off as very small shiny beads about the size of BB. Your child must soak the Orbeez in water for at least three hours and then they grow multiple times larger than their original size. What you end up with are colorful balls that are squishy, slimy, bouncy, wacky, funky, and really fun just to play with in your hand.

I know that some of you moms may be thinking that these could be dangerous for my child. No worries here, as the manufacturer has taken more than adequate steps to ensure that they are safe to play with. Orbeez meet all industry safety standards for toys, as well as surpassing all ASTM regulations. Orbeez are non toxic and environmentally friendly. In fact, it is better to discard old Orbeez in your garden than to throw them away. All toy industry tests for chemical and polymer materials have been subjected to Orbeez and they have passed with flying colors. The company has ensured that their product exceeds all mandatory packaging and labeling requirements as well.

Orbeez Magic Maker – This Orbeez kit is really where you need to start, and it is the most popular kit as well. With the Magic Maker you will get a water tank to grow your Orbeez, along with almost three thousand beads in nine different colors. Grow the Orbeez in the water tank and watch then grow. Once swelled up you can use the attached air pump and shoot the balls through the hoops and float them on top of the water. You can then pull up on the pump handle and watch the Orbeez exit the tank and whiz down the spiral ramp in to the collection tray below. The kit includes the water tank, air pump and handle, play an display collection tray, the Orbeez, and an activity book.

Basketball Aquarium – This kit is very similar to the magic maker but it has some additional games your child can play with. The kit has a magical ocean floor on the bottom on which to grow your Orbeez on. Once swelled you pump up the buoy and float the Orbeez to the surface. It is here that you can play a one and one basketball game against Sponge Bob and try to shoot hoops. This is a wonderful kit to play with a friend or two. The kits includes the Sponge Bob themed aquarium, almost two thousand Orbeez in three colors, buoys and hoops for the basketball games, and a sixteen page activity fun book.

Mood Lamp – Think back to the crazy nineteen sixties hippy generation and lava and mood lamps and you will instantly understand this kit. This is a genuine working mood lamp with a creative Orbeez twist. Your child will fill up the lamp with Orbeez balls and the lamp will illuminate them. There are endless combinations and patterns you can make with this kit. The magic mood lamp is included along with almost two thousand Orbeez in three colors, and an activity book. This kit does not include three tripple-A batteries that are needed to activate the light. The lights are LED and change colors making beautiful sights with your Orbeez.

Orbeez Review

The 8 Types of Multiple Intelligences and Its Principles

Multi intelligence states that intelligence is the original biological potential of human-specific capabilities. This potential varies with experience, culture and the motive to understand the different ways.

According to psychological study, man has an innate intelligence operation to perform certain specific pre-orientation. Some children, adolescents, are extremely sensitive to sound or pairs of words or numbers.

In some stimulation, some have much faster response time, and the reaction time for these stimuli was very bright and cheerful. Normally individuals have strong potential in some areas.

Educators must understand the students (strengths, areas of strengths, weaknesses, vulnerable areas, etc.) as well as its adaptability, and to educate students on this basis.

Gardner believes that a person’s intelligence would certainly bring about a set of problem-solving skills, which allows the individual to solve his own problems or difficulties. To solve different problems there is a need to have a different focus on different intelligence, so a person’s intelligence is diverse. Intelligent is different, each person has the potential to be able to develop in different areas, in other words, we should select a person suitable development path.

Gardner believes that intelligence is a personal ideal and the product of the interaction between social needs. Any individuals may develop their own capacity, but if this ability of the development with the world is cut off, then this capability will absolutely not be developed.

Theory of Multiple Intelligences believes that everyone has a relatively independent of the eight kinds of intelligence, they are different in each person and at various levels.

The eight types of intelligence in Multiple Intelligences:

Multiple Intelligences were divided into eight types: intelligence languages, mathematics, logic, intelligence, visual-spatial intelligence, bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, musical melody intelligence, interpersonal intelligence and self-recognition intelligence.

1) Language Intelligence (Verbal / Linguistic intelligence)

Refers to the effective use of spoken language or written language ability. These students tend to be good in grammar, phonology, language, combined with practical learning and the ability to use them smoothly. Strong language intelligent students like playing with words, enjoy reading, discussion and writing. They use language and words to think while study. They learn best through debating, writing, reading, research, speaking reciting and word game.

2) Mathematical Logic Smart (Logical / Mathematical intelligence)

Refers to the efficient use of numbers and reasoning ability. These students are good in logic and relationships, statements and advocates, functions and other related abstractions sensitivity. They are particularly fond of in school mathematics or science class curriculum; like to ask questions and perform experiments to find the answer (if I every day of my bonsai twice poured water over what will happen?); Like to find things with rules and logic of sequence. They also like volume, classification, and analysis of things. This type of children rely on reasoning or exploring when learning. They learn best through computing, calculating, graphing, comparing and classifying.

3) Spatial intelligence (Visual / Spatial intelligence)

Refers to the precise sense of visual space, and to the perceived demonstrated ability. These students are good with color, line, shape, form, space and the are sensitive of the relationship between them, they also have the ability to quickly find the direction. Wizard, hunting, like to play puzzles, visual games like Maze and like to imagine. They think in image and diagrams. They learn best through painting, drawing, watching movies, illustrating, mapping and visualizing.

4) Limb movements Smart (Bodily / Kinesthetic intelligence)

They are good at using the whole body to express thoughts and feelings. This smart has special physical skills, such as balance, coordination, agility, strength, flexibility and speed, as well as tactile ability. The difficulty of this type is to sit still; they like to help to build things, such as sewing, compiled weaving, carving, or wood, or skip along, touching objects in the environment. They like outdoor activities, and people talk about words, gestures or other commonly used body language, like the thrill of recreational activities and regularly engage in sports. This A class of children learn through bodily sensations. They learn best through hands-on experience, drama, dance, role-play and performing.

5) Music Smart (Musical / Rhythmic intelligence)

Refers to the detection, identification, change and the ability to express music. This smart includes rhythm, pitch, melody or sound sensitivity. They usually have a good singing voice, tone can easily identify whether the rhythm right. They are very sensitive, and often able to work and listen to (or singing) music, they will play musical instruments and may be able to remember a new song easily. This type of children thinks through the rhythm of melody in their studies. They learn best through composing, singing, and making up song lyrics, improvising and writing jingles.

6) Interpersonal intelligence (Inter-personal intelligence)

They are aware of and able to differentiate between other people’s emotions, intentions, motivation and sensory capabilities. This includes facial expressions, voice and the sensitivity of movement, to identify the different relationships to those of the allusions and the ability to suggest appropriate responses.

Strong interpersonal intelligence usually prefer the participating organizations on the nature of sports or games such as basketball, bridge; while more may not like the personal nature of sports and games, such as running, playing video games. When they encounter problems, they are more are willing to ask others to lend a hand; like to teach people how to do something. They feel very comfortable in a crowd, are usually groups leaders. Children in this category rely on the feedback when studying and working. They learn best through negotiation, group work, team activity, debating, sharing and role-play.

7) Intrapersonal (Intra-personal intelligence)

Refers to self-knowledge, and make the appropriate capacity to act accordingly. These students normally are aware of their inner emotions, intentions, motivations, temperament, and desire, as well as the ability to self-discipline self-knowledge and self-esteem. Intelligent and strong self-awareness are usually able to maintain a diary or a bedtime habit of self-examination: understand their strengths and weaknesses; often retreat to plan their own life goals. Children in this category learn best through in-depth self-reflection, writing journals, research, and rehearsing and self-paced activities. To them, an ideal learning environment maybe for them to be alone.

8) Naturalist intelligence (Naturalist intelligence)

They are good at observing nature, identify the capacity of natural phenomena, but also able to inter-relate and to judge. They learn best through observation, comparing, classifying, discovering and hands on experience.

The 8 Types of Multiple Intelligences and Its Principles

Carparts Nigeria Automobile Limited New Executive Position

Carparts Nigeria Automobile Limited is one of the leading online car and truck parts and accessories stores in continental Africa. We have a complete selection of high-quality parts for a wide range of new and used vehicle makes and models – offered at the lowest prices. There are millions of inventoried parts in the CarPartNigeria.com database, and the search is quick and simple.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales/Marketing Executive
Job Description

• A nice job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business to Business Sales professional to join our rapidly expanding company. You will have responsibilities that will drive you to self-success.


• You must be ready to exceed expectations in order to maximise your opportunity to become one of the unique full time employees at CPN.

Job Objectives

• Responsible for the development of sales activities in assigned market.


• You must be capable and efficient in planning and developing marketing strategies.


• You must be efficient in your sales activities to achieve the maximum profitability and growth in line with company’s vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Ensure to meet or exceed all activity standards for prospecting calls, creating appointments, presentations, proposals and closings.


• Develop sales strategies and action plans for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.


• Maintains accurate records of all sales activities and continuously adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.


• Must be morally upright in areas of personal character, commitment, organizational and selling skills, and work habits.


• Maintains contact with all clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.


• Demonstrates ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees.

Person Specification Requirements

• 2 years of experience in sales and marketing.


• Ability to take initiatives and accept challenges.


• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.


• Willingness to travel and work with a global team of professionals.

Remuneration

• The package: N30,000 Travel Allowance + Commission for the probational period.


• Permanent Position Beginning package: N45,000 + Commission


• Opportunity to Earn up to Six figure in commission

Application Closing Date
23rd February, 2018.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: [email protected]

 

Carparts Nigeria Automobile Limited New Executive Position

6 Month Contract Positions At Powerhq, Wednesday 17, January 2018

powerHQ, we are an eco-friendly, tech-savvy solution driven Retail Company based in Lagos, Nigeria. We offer online sales of Data Bundles, Inverters, Batteries and other power products that solve our real power problems. All our products are suitable for Nigeria. Installation services for products requiring Professional installations are done by our engineering partners and may require additional charges.

We sell online and deliver to anywhere in Nigeria.

POWERHQ 6 MONTH CONTRACT POSITION

DETAILS:

We are recruiting to support our internal operations.

We are looking for young smart guys who are available for at least 6 months. Are you the one we are looking for?

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

6 Month Contract Positions At Powerhq, Wednesday 17, January 2018

Latest Jobs at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International, Wednesday 17, January 2018

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.


FSL ASSISTANT (INCOME GENERATION ACTIVITY)

LOCATION: Nangere, Yobe

JOB SUMMARY

The FSL Assistant (Income Generation Activity) working under the supervision of the FSL Officer (Income Generation Activity) will be responsible for the implementation of Income Generation activities within the assigned LGA.

He/she will support the FSL officer to ensure AAH food security and livelihood interventions are fully integrated with nutrition and WASH interventions at facility and community level under the DFID funded Integrated Basic Nutrition Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Borno and Yobe States (INP plus) Project

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitate community mobilization, meetings and trainings during community led IGA activities;

Work with traditional committees to ensure the identification and selection of the most vulnerable IDPs and host communities and provide information to ensure accountability, fairness and transparency during implementation of activities.

Collect information to ensure that the surveillance of the Income Generation Activity situation in the area of implementation of the program is achieving the expected result, when required.

Collect the required information in the field to facilitate the capacity building and training program, with the support of the IGA Officer.

Support the M&E team in analysis of beneficiary data collection through the various tools that the department uses.

Contribute to the development of project community mobilisation strategies for targeting and registration of beneficiaries for the Economic and Livelihoods Restoration.

Implement sensitisation activities for targeted communities about Income Generation Activates and strengthening livelihood restoration activities with support from SEMA, Extension workers, Community Volunteers, traditional leaders and other key stakeholders in feasible livelihood restoration activities at LGA level.

Support in the verification of the beneficiaries to ensure the identification and selection of the most vulnerable population is verified before IGA is made.


REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will;

Have a minimum of National Diploma in FSL related studies e.g. agro-economy, natural resource management, anthropology, disaster risk management etc.

Have a minimum one year work experience in humanitarian contexts with in conflict/insecure contexts.

Have previous experience with FSL interventions (i.e. IGA, agriculture/livelihoods)

Be professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive

Have previous experience with food security and livelihoods programming.

Be Proficient with microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)

Be willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.

Be Fluent in English, Hausa and other local languages (Fulani and Kanuri)

Be Committed to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy

Have a good team spirit

Have good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy

FSL ASSISTANT – AGRO – 2 POSITIONS

LOCATION: Nnagere, Yobe State

JOB SUMMARY

The FSL Assistant -Agro working under the supervision of the Agro Officer will be responsible for the implementation of Agricultural activities within the assigned LGA.

He/she will support the FSL Officer-Agro to ensure AAH food security and livelihood interventions are fully integrated with nutrition and WASH interventions at facility and community level under the DFID funded Integrated Basic Nutrition Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Borno and Yobe States (INP plus) Project.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitate community mobilization, meetings and trainings during community led agriculture activities;

Work with traditional committees to ensure the identification and selection of the most vulnerable IDPs and host communities and provide information to ensure accountability, fairness and transparency during implementation of activities.

Work closely with community structures to follow up on implementation of agriculture planned activities with the support from the agriculture officer

Collect information to ensure that the surveillance of the agriculture situation in the area of implementation of the program is achieving the expected result, when required.

Collect the required information in the field to facilitate the capacity building and training program, with the support of the agriculture Officer.

Contribute to the development of project community mobilisation strategies for targeting and registration of beneficiaries for the Economic and Livelihoods Restoration.

Implement sensitisation activities for targeted communities about agricultural activities and strengthening livelihood restoration activities with support from SEMA, Extension workers, Community Volunteers, traditional leaders and other key stakeholders in feasible livelihood restoration activities at LGA level.

Support in the verification of the beneficiaries to ensure the identification and selection of the most vulnerable population is verified before agricultural assistance is made.

Produce project activity reports from the area of operation as per reporting schedule or when needed (Bi – weekly and monthly updates, success stories, case studies etc.)

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will;

Have a Diploma in FSL related studies e.g. agro-economy, natural resource management, anthropology, disaster risk management etc.

Have a minimum of one year relevant work experience in humanitarian contexts with in conflict/insecure contexts.

Be professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive

Have previous experience with food security and livelihoods programming.

Have Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)

Be Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.

Have fluency in Hausa, English

Be Committed to ACTION AGAINST HUNGER mission, values and policy

Have a good team spirit

TO APPLY

Click on Job Title below:

FSL ASSISTANT (INCOME GENERATION ACTIVITY)
FSL ASSISTANT – AGRO

DUE DATE: 22 January, 2018

Latest Jobs at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International, Wednesday 17, January 2018

Action Against Hunger Entry Level Recruitment [2 Positions]

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the positions of:

Job Title: FSL Assistant – Agro
Location: Nnagere, Yobe State
Slot: 2
Job Summary

• The FSL Assistant -Agro working under the supervision of the Agro Officer will be responsible for the implementation of Agricultural activities within the assigned LGA.


• He/she will support the FSL Officer-Agro to ensure AAH food security and livelihood interventions are fully integrated with nutrition and WASH interventions at facility and community level under the DFID funded Integrated Basic Nutrition Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Borno and Yobe States (INP plus) Project.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Facilitate community mobilization, meetings and trainings during community led agriculture activities;


• Work with traditional committees to ensure the identification and selection of the most vulnerable IDPs and host communities and provide information to ensure accountability, fairness and transparency during implementation of activities.


• Work closely with community structures to follow up on implementation of agriculture planned activities with the support from the agriculture officer


• Collect information to ensure that the surveillance of the agriculture situation in the area of implementation of the program is achieving the expected result, when required.


• Collect the required information in the field to facilitate the capacity building and training program, with the support of the agriculture Officer.


• Contribute to the development of project community mobilisation strategies for targeting and registration of beneficiaries for the Economic and Livelihoods Restoration.


• Implement sensitisation activities for targeted communities about agricultural activities and strengthening livelihood restoration activities with support from SEMA, Extension workers, Community Volunteers, traditional leaders and other key stakeholders in feasible livelihood restoration activities at LGA level.


• Support in the verification of the beneficiaries to ensure the identification and selection of the most vulnerable population is verified before agricultural assistance is made.


• Produce project activity reports from the area of operation as per reporting schedule or when needed (Bi – weekly and monthly updates, success stories, case studies etc.)

Requirements
The successful candidate will;

• Have a Diploma in FSL related studies e.g. agro-economy, natural resource management, anthropology, disaster risk management etc.


• Have a minimum of one year relevant work experience in humanitarian contexts with in conflict/insecure contexts.


• Be professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive


• Have previous experience with food security and livelihoods programming.


• Have Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)


• Be Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.


• Have fluency in Hausa, English


• Be Committed to ACTION AGAINST HUNGER mission, values and policy


• Have a good team spirit

 

Job Title: FSL Assistant (Income Generation Activity)
Location: Nangere, Yobe 
Job Summary

• The FSL Assistant (Income Generation Activity) working under the supervision of the FSL Officer (Income Generation Activity) will be responsible for the implementation of Income Generation activities within the assigned LGA.


• He/she will support the FSL officer to ensure AAH food security and livelihood interventions are fully integrated with nutrition and WASH interventions at facility and community level under the DFID funded Integrated Basic Nutrition Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Borno and Yobe States (INP plus) Project

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Facilitate community mobilization, meetings and trainings during community led IGA activities;


• Work with traditional committees to ensure the identification and selection of the most vulnerable IDPs and host communities and provide information to ensure accountability, fairness and transparency during implementation of activities.


• Collect information to ensure that the surveillance of the Income Generation Activity situation in the area of implementation of the program is achieving the expected result, when required.


• Collect the required information in the field to facilitate the capacity building and training program, with the support of the IGA Officer.


• Support the M&E team in analysis of beneficiary data collection through the various tools that the department uses.


• Contribute to the development of project community mobilisation strategies for targeting and registration of beneficiaries for the Economic and Livelihoods Restoration.


• Implement sensitisation activities for targeted communities about Income Generation Activates and strengthening livelihood restoration activities with support from SEMA, Extension workers, Community Volunteers, traditional leaders and other key stakeholders in feasible livelihood restoration activities at LGA level.


• Support in the verification of the beneficiaries to ensure the identification and selection of the most vulnerable population is verified before IGA is made.

Requirements
The successful candidate will;

• Have a minimum of National Diploma in FSL related studies e.g. agro-economy, natural resource management, anthropology, disaster risk management etc.


• Have a minimum one year work experience in humanitarian contexts with in conflict/insecure contexts.


• Have previous experience with FSL interventions (i.e. IGA, agriculture/livelihoods)


• Be professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive


• Have previous experience with food security and livelihoods programming.


• Be Proficient with microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)


• Be willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.


• Be Fluent in English, Hausa and other local languages (Fulani and Kanuri)


• Be Committed to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy


• Have a good team spirit


• Have good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline  22nd January, 2018.

Action Against Hunger Entry Level Recruitment [2 Positions]

Career Opportunities at The BBC World Service, Tuesday 15, January 2018

The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic and exciting expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is launching a new Sports weekly TV programme and innovative digital sport content alongside existing African Sport output.

CO-PRODUCTION RESEARCHER

Job Reference: BBC/TP/656733/23921

Job Category: Journalism

Reports to: Senior Partnerships & Production Manager

Contract: Continuing

JOB SUMMARY

The following job specification is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work. It identifies the main requirements of the job, but is not an exhaustive list of duties.

In an exciting new partnership, BBC Africa is working with Channels TV in Nigeria to co-produce a lively, weekly current affairs programme for Nigerian audiences.

It will feature an in depth look at strong African stories, look at issues that touch the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad, deliver original storytelling and hard-hitting studio discussions and interviews. All our journalists work across TV, Digital and Social platforms.


THE JOB

Multimedia researchers are creative members of the production team who get involved in a wide range of tasks throughout the production process. They contribute ideas, research stories, plan sequences, find contributors, set up and when required filming inserts or interviews, support live broadcasts to ensure guests and content are available and live social media interaction can be used in the TV show, as well as providing production administrative support. The role may also involve working with outside broadcast providers.

Successful candidates will explore ideas, check factual details and undertake in depth background research, obtaining further information from all sources. You will have a track record in delivering ideas and contributing to original journalism.

You will have a passion for interactivity through social media platforms and be prepared to immerse yourself in any task to support the production.

You will be expected to write clear treatments and proposals, ensuring consistency of content, quality and style. For developing stories you will be expected to follow coverage, amend and update material as required. You’ll contribute to an exciting, creative environment and be prepared to be flexible.

You will have a passion for current affairs on television. You will be an ideas person with a genuine ambition to find new and engaging ways to combine content with mainstream accessibility, diversity and entertainment values.

You will have a good understanding of Nigerian audeinces and the BBC Africa service’s audiences as a whole.

As part of the core staff you will be expected to embrace flexibility across all output and be prepared to perform the non-editorial administrative tasks as required, in support of the producers.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS 

Researcher duties may encompass any or all of the following:

Outstanding written and spoken English. Written and spoken Pidgin or Hausa is desirable.

Good knowledge across a broad range of subject areas

A proven ability to identify key ideas, debates and issues within a field

A proven ability to contribute to ideas for programmes, items and new treatments

A proven ability to locate relevant sources of information, using initiative, perseverance and persuasion, and an extensive contact base.

Ability to research potential contributors and guests and to build and sustain excellent relationships with them.

Good writing skills.

Ability to log and keep accurate records.

Demonstrable understanding of the importance of the BBC’s values of accuracy, impartiality and decency

Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work load and react positively to situations at short notice

An enquiring and analytical mind, able to pay attention to detail while maintaining an overview

Effective communication skills, with the ability to express views and ideas at all levels both orally and in writing

Experience of working alone or in a team under supervision, maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and contributors

The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances

Drive and resilience to maintain personal effectiveness in the face of pressure, set backs, or when dealing with provocative situations

Consistently delivers on time by effectively prioritising, planning ahead and anticipating problems.

Desirable to have some filming and operational/technical skills such as working with crews and/or self-shooting.

To proactively embrace new technologies, new ways of working and innovation

Have strong demonstrable multiplatform skills and/or willing to take up appropriate training initiatives

Understands the duty of care in general with regard to individuals’ wellbeing and in particular with regard to Health & Safety issues.

To work effectively to ensure all content is thoroughly researched and meets the BBC’s and Channels TV’s editorial standards.

To work with the Senior Broadcast Journalist/ Broadcast Journalists in developing ideas / treatments and producing workable scripts / structured treatments

To assist in the recce of locations, and where necessary to assist in the direction of filming

Generates creative and innovative ideas and contributes to the development process, writes proposals which are considered good enough to be developed and pitched for commissions.

To be across and proactive in writing, filming and editing material for multiplatform,

Takes responsibility for own career development and successfully seeks out and takes on work across a range of output to build, develop and enhance skills and experience

Responds openly and flexibly to feedback and develops accordingly

To carry out all duties in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.

Prepared to perform the non-editorial administrative tasks as required, in support of the producers.

COMPETENCIES

Planning and Organising – 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 resource requirements.

Managing relationships – able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.

Understanding Diversity – understands and appreciates the uniqueness of self and others. Demonstrates, and is committed to improving and understanding diversity. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.

Communication – able to express ideas clearly and adapt communication style to the needs of others by using a range of styles and approaches appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information. The ability to understand the effect on others of one’s own personal style of communication.

Editorial Judgement – able to demonstrate balanced and objective judgement based on a thorough understanding of the project commissioning brief, audience requirements, project guidelines and objectives.

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.

Resilience – manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, set backs 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. Also works flexibly with changing technology and production techniques. Appreciates different/opposing perspectives on an issue. Adapts approach as the requirements of a situation change.

Team working

Works co-operatively with others as part of a team. Works alongside, as opposed to, working separately or competitively. Builds and maintains effective working relationships with a wide range of people

Imagination and Creative Thinking

Demonstrates original and imaginative ideas and can transform into practical reality from inception through to programme transmission.

Decision Making

Ready and able to take the initiative and originate action and take responsibility for the consequences of decisions made

Drive and self development

Commits self to work hard towards defined goals and shows enthusiasm and career commitment and takes opportunities for learning and development

Analytical Thinking

Gathers relevant information from a range of sources and selects what is relevant and significant. Demonstrates a full understanding of the requirement and knowledge of sources and research methodology. Sifts information that is relevant and significant. Translates analysis into practical ideas for programmes. Thinks carefully and decisively particularly when faced with unexpected problems. Has confidence in own judgement but knows when to refer to a more senior level. Logically weighs up factors in order to make rational decisions.

CO-PRODUCTION SHOOT EDIT

Job Reference: BBC/TP/656733/23919

Job Category: Journalism

Business Unit: News – W2020 – Africa

Reports to: Senior Partnerships & Production Manager

Contract: Continuing

JOB SUMMARY

The following job specification is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work.  It identifies the main requirements of the job, but is not an exhaustive list of duties.

In an exciting new partnership, BBC Africa is working with Channels TV in Nigeria to coproduce a lively, weekly current affairs programme for Nigerian audiences.

It will feature an in depth look at strong African stories, look at issues that touch the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad, deliver original storytelling and hard-hitting studio discussions and interviews. All our journalists work across TV, Digital and Social platforms.

THE JOB

We are looking for a creative and experienced shoot edit to work in a new Africa CoProduction Unit and work across all platforms. You need to demonstrate that you are experienced in filming and delivering creative ideas for digital and TV. The successful candidate will need to have excellent knowledge of news and current affairs in Nigeria and across Africa and an understanding of what audiences are looking for in digital and social media news coverage.

To provide high-quality and creative filming from the field, edit video and feed the material back to base. Working closely with a Reporter you will be responsible for getting to locations with appropriate equipment.  You will visually shape ideas for the BBC Africa/ Channels TV co-production as well as contribute your own story ideas.

MAIN DUTIES

Offering creative ideas on how to film and illustrate news stories and features.

Filming and sending video to base on breaking news stories.]Shooting and editing complete news features.

Recording reporter links and pieces to camera in creative ways and to edit full programmes.

Working closely with reporters to develop scripts and occasionally writing material. Fieldproducing news coverage, when needed.

Working abroad and in hostile environments.

You may be required to work on other genres at times

It is vital that you have excellent command of spoken and written English and a working grasp of at least one major Nigerian language.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Shooting video of the highest quality for either live transmission or recording, providing a representative visual and audio account of events.

This will include camerawork, sound work and lighting in the field and where required, at base.

Contributing original ideas to improve the visual and journalistic content of the story and being aware of the different styles and formats.

Selecting, preparing and editing material for broadcast and meeting strict transmission deadlines.

Setting up and coordinating on-site facilities to meet programme needs, including leading teams e.g. on multiple camera shoots.

On occasion, undertaking interviews and some production duties on location in both recorded and live situations.

Responsible for getting to locations with appropriate equipment, often on their own. Liaising effectively and establishing good relationships with all other contacts both outside and within the BBC.

Maintaining professional standards of accuracy and impartiality and fair dealing in line with BBC guidelines.

Contributing to the development of operational procedures and maximise the use of existing and new technology.

Operating within the BBC’s Safety and Editorial policy guidelines. At all times maintaining professional journalistic, ethical and technical standards.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Candidates will have relevant experience in a creative video or film environment, practicing a range of location craft skills (e.g. camerawork / lighting / editing / location facilities).

They will be able to demonstrate strong interest in and proven commitment to content that appeals to an African audience and excellent news contacts.

Experience of filming, editing and packaging content for TV, digital and radio.

Must have the full range of location craft and technical skills, the ability to operate current broadcast technical equipment on location and at base, demonstrating a well-developed sense of visual awareness and a willingness to learn how to use new technology and kit.

Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload, react positively to situations at short notice and plan ahead.

Excellent digital skills with track record of researching and discovering stories and after appropriate training use PNG, Quickfire and other newsgathering systems.

Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues across BBC News and with organisations outside the BBC. Exercise diplomacy with people where necessary.

Values variety and individual differences and help create a culture, environment and practices which respect and value differences.

Demonstrable editorial awareness and judgment combined with a thorough understanding of the editorial aims and policies of the BBC.

The successful candidate will be required to travel at short notice and may be needed to work across Africa, sometimes for several days and may be asked to work in hostile environments.

COMPETENCIES: 

The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.  Editorial Judgement: Makes the right editorial and policy decisions based upon a clear understanding of the BBC’s distinctive news agenda, the requirements of news coverage as well as those of the programme departments.

Creative thinking: Translates news into high quality programming through a detailed understanding of the requirements of the broadcast media. Has imaginative ideas of different story treatments and ideas.

Managing relationships and team working: Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people both internally and externally to the BBC. Works cooperatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.

Decision Making: Is ready and able to take initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of decisions.

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.

Influencing Others: Presents sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others, including influencing the agenda of targeted outlets.


CO-PRODUCTION EDITOR

Job Reference : BBC/TP/656733/23914

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Department: BBC Africa

Reports to: Senior Partnerships & Production Manager

Contract: Continuing

JOB SUMMARY

In an exciting new partnership, BBC Africa is working with Channels TV in Nigeria to co-produce a lively, weekly current affairs programme for Nigerian audiences. It will feature an in depth look at strong African stories, look at issues that touch the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad, deliver original storytelling and hard-hitting studio discussions and interviews. All our journalists work across TV, Digital and Social platforms.


ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Co-Production Editor will be the editorial lead for launching this programme. Your fundamental responsibility, with your team of journalists will be to produce high quality TV and digital content for Nigeria and other African countries. Therefore, you will be required to motivate and encourage your team to be original and innovative with their content ideas, whilst leading from the front.

You will play a crucial role in co-ordinating, planning and guiding all overage and leading on major news in this programme.

In addition, you will be the key point of liaison between Channels TV and the BBC, ensuring best possible communication between the two broadcasters and that editorial and legal guidelines for both entities are met and adhered to.

THE JOB

We are looking for a creative and motivated Editor to lead a new Africa Unit and launch the new TV programme and digital products for African and in particular Nigerian audiences.

You will need to have excellent knowledge of news in Nigeria, pan- African news, global news and an understanding of what audiences are looking for in digital and social media news coverage as well as a real nose for original, creative journalism.

The role will work closely with BBC African News Editor and news spe…ts across the BBC, both domestic and in global news outlets.

MAIN DUTIES

To editorially lead the launch of new TV and digital news content for Nigeria and other African countries.

To lead and motivate a team of journalists to produce high quality content and to encourage original journalism and distinctive, innovative storytelling.

To co-ordinate, plan, guide and inspire all coverage and lead on major news events.

To be a key point of liaison with the best possible communication between the BBC and Channels TV and to ensure that editorial and legal guidelines of both broadcasters are met.

Recruit, deploy, lead, manage, train and develop the staff.

Work with the rest of the management team to build an open, collaborative and creative culture.

To manage commissioning and production budgets effectively.

To work with BBC News, particularly the Africa TV Editor, the News interactive team and Newsgathering to deliver high quality material.

To work with visual journalism and production teams to develop compelling TV and digital formats.

To develop a lively and engaged social media approach to news coverage working very closely with the Languages digital teams.

To ensure that the potential of news is maximized in all African language output, developing

new formats and styles.

Seek out opportunities for more efficient ways of working in a multiplatform and

multilingual environment.


REQUIREMENTS

Excellent track record of delivering high impact, multiplatform News content for an Africanaudience.

The ability to deliver editorial innovation and develop great digital and TV content and stimulate new thinking about news journalism.

Experience of leading and managing a team of journalists.

Experience of managing budgets and observing tight financial targets.

A solid understanding of Major Nigerian, African and international news and how to maximize their potential.

Outstanding written and spoken English. Written and spoken Pidgin or Hausa is desirable.

Excellent communication skills to establish and develop strong working relationships with colleagues in numerous BBC departments – BBC African Service, BBC Global News, BBC Language Service and with Channels TV.

Strong planning, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to co-ordinate and plan news coverage from major events.

Knowledge of the African media market and the changing needs of the audience.

Thorough knowledge of African News and international current affairs.

Strive for diversity of contributors, in terms of gender, ethnicity, disability and age.

Experience of making sound judgements on matters of editorial sensitivity.

Knowledge and practical experience of weekly and/or daily journalism.

A thorough knowledge of all the requirements of the BBC Producer Guidelines and Editorial policies.

An understanding of the agendas and requirements of the various BBC News international facing platforms and Channel’s TV.

A high level of editorial awareness and judgement in line with BBC and News Directorate policy.

Appreciate and demonstrate the BBC Values.

Resilience, determination, ambition, energy and enthusiasm.

COMPETENCIES:

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

Editorial judgment – makes the right editorial and policy decisions based upon a clear understanding of the BBCs distinctive news agenda.

Imagination / creative thinking – translates news and current affairs into high quality video and text content through a detailed understanding of the requirements of digital and social media and possession of the necessary writing, directing and reporting skills.

Decision Making – is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decisions made.

Planning and organising – 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 therelevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.

Resilience – can maintain personal effectiveness by managing 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.

Influencing and persuading – the ability 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 cooperatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.

Leadership – ability to create a vision and inspire others to realise it irrespective of circumstances

Subject knowledge – demonstrates an expanding knowledge of News, online editorial and technological developments and business trends in international news

Analytical skills – simplifies complex problems, processes or projects. Identifies casual relationships and constructs frameworks for problem-solving and/or development.

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.

Developing talent and diversity – coaches others to build on strengths and improve on weakness, gives and listens to regular, honest feedback, grows the BBC’s new leaders, recruits and develops talent from a diverse range of backgrounds, connects with people from all parts of society

Flexibility – adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Is 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.

BROADCAST JOURNALIST, MULTIMEDIA

Job Reference: BBC/TP/656733/23916

Department: Africa TV

Reports to: Sports Editor, Africa

Business Unit: News – W2020

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for Multimedia Broadcast Journalists to work in a new Africa Sports Unit and launch new sports video and TV products for African audiences.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent knowledge of sport in Africa, global sport, particularly the Premiership and Athletics, and an understanding of what audiences are looking for in digital and social media sports coverage.

THE JOB 

All BBC Africa Sport Journalists work across platforms, on a multimedia website with a focus on digital video, text, interactivity and radio and TV services.

The Multimedia Journalists will work as part of the editorial/production team in Lagos for BBC Africa Sport and will meet the BBC’s high editorial standards.

They will be responsible for the clear and engaging reporting or presentation of the weekly programme.

On a daily basis they will report to a Senior Journalist.

Shift work will be required which could include early/late shifts, weekends and public holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Our Multimedia Journalists are responsible for all aspects of sport output including the production and presentation of live and recorded content, reporting, presenting, scriptwriting, packaging, translating, and compiling TV Bulletins.

Multimedia Journalists produce accurate, informed and interesting news and programming. They are versatile with proven journalistic skills or equivalent experience, good on-screen presence and broadcast voice, energy, creativity, flexibility and an in-depth understanding of the news, politics, culture and social issues relevant to an African audience.

In addition, all of our journalists are involved in creating digital video for our website and social platforms, and writing for our website.

They work on social platforms also to promote our content and engage with our audiences. First class communication is essential.

MAIN DUTIES 

To report, present, research, write, translate, edit and adapt stories or programme material for BBC Africa Sport TV, radio and online audiences.

To offer original and creative ideas for multimedia content. To suggest new angles on existing stories and to put forward stories not yet covered.

To work with graphic designers to produce creative and original graphics sequences.

To maintain professional journalistic standards of accuracy, impartiality and fair dealing and adhering to the BBC’s Editorial guidelines.

To be responsible for a moving story, amending and updating material as required. To be able to freshen a story.

To be responsible for studio production of live and pre-recorded programmes. To respond to breaking stories whilst on air and to resolve technical difficulties.

To tell stories in a compelling manner and capture human endeavour and connection, which appeals to audiences who are looking for more than sports results.

After training, to be able to use a range of digital equipment and technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver programmes and content.

To ensure that BBC Editorial values and guidelines and all relevant legal and copyright requirements are met, asking for the support of managers in cases of difficulty or doubt.

To work closely with other parts of the BBC including other African language teams, BBC reporters and producers across BBC departments.

All journalists may be required to work with or move to other programme teams on a multi-media basis and to have the ability to work across a range of skills.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  

Fluent in written and spoken English. Ability to communicate effectively in another African language is preferable.

A good knowledge of what works on TV and digital platforms within the market.

Proven track record of coming up with ideas and seeing them through to delivery, ideally in a creative or media environment.

Exceptional knowledge of sport, in particular sport that appeals to an African audience and excellent sports contacts.

Relevant experience as a journalist, both in originating material and editing the work of others, is highly desirable.

Ability to write scripts and adapt with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media.

An excellent broadcasting voice and strong reporting skills with the ability to perform with flair.

A demonstrable interest in working in a multimedia environment and in encouraging audience involvement.

A demonstrable interest in new media and how to exploit it for the BBC’s purposes.

Good keyboard/computer skills and the ability to acquire technical skills and to operate technical equipment.

An understanding of the BBC Africa’s distinctive news agenda and a wider interest in the strategy of the BBC as a whole.

DESIRABLE:

First-hand experience of handling cameras and shooting video for professional purposes.

COMPETENCIES:

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

Commitment to the BBC and the BBC Africa strategy – demonstrates an interest and willingness to help the BBC achieve its objectives in the target area.

Creative Thinking – able to transform creative ideas into practical reality. Can look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions.

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.

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 others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.

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.


CO-PRODUCTION REPORTER, AFRICA TV

Job Reference: BBC/TP/656733/23918

Job Category: Journalism

Department: BBC Africa Service

Reports to: Senior Partnerships & Production Manager

THE JOB DESCRIPTION/ PROJECT SUMMARY

The following job specification is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work. It identifies the main requirements of the job, but is not an exhaustive list of duties.

In an exciting new partnership, BBC Africa is working with Channels TV in Nigeria to co-produce a lively, weekly current affairs programme for Nigerian audiences. It will feature an in depth look at strong African stories, look at issues that touch the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad, deliver original storytelling and hard-hitting studio discussions and interviews. All our journalists work across TV, Digital and Social platforms.

The Reporter working within the co-production team will play a crucial role providing timely, expert and authoritative coverage of news and current affairs for a Nigerian audience. They will cover stories, issues and events in Nigeria and the surrounding regions and may be required to travel internationally for stories relevant for Nigerians. They will be advising both BBC and Channels TV teams on stories in the patch for wider consumption. The Reporter will be required to report for multi-platform outlets, including television, online and social media and radio.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To originate, select stories and provide expert news coverage for broadcast, fully observing BBC Editorial Guidelines and Channels TV’s Guidelines and regulations.

To pitch original stories with both TV and digital treatments, making sure that they work for online, social and TV platforms.

To act within the framework of overall BBC newsgathering and Channels TV coverage; to maintain co-operative relations and ensure coverage forms part of a coherent overall offer.

To provide a variety of content in English, and where possible in Hausa or Pidgin, often with tight deadlines.

To follow safety requirements and instructions, especially in relation to emergencies; and to report any accidents, dangerous situations or defects in safety arrangements.

To follow the BBC guide on business expenditure, including timely and accurate filing of expenses claims.

MAIN DUTIES

Broadcast Coverage:

To broadcast in English on news topics and events (political, economic, social, cultural, scientific, sport, etc.) in a manner which is authoritative, lively, interesting and readily understandable by a non-spe…t audience.

To deliver stories which are innovative and engaging for digital platforms.

To be able to use social platforms to inform newsgathering decisions.

Have a good sense of spotting stories and subjects that would trend or go viral digitally.

To alert Editors to breaking news and be ready to file accurate, immediate on-the-spot reports.

To be prepared to check and advise against coverage when news agencies or other organisations’ reports are unreliable.

To help provide contact numbers, interviewees, set up discussion programmes, and provide other programme material to the BBC.

To maintain regular and clear communication with the African Service and BBC Newsgathering teams so that colleagues are briefed on the Reporter’s movements and contact numbers at all times, through the assignment.

To travel within the target region and beyond on reporting trips, assignments and for training.

Advice & Briefing:

To provide regular advice on news developments, briefings on government policy, guidance on agency or newspaper stories and provide input into BBC Africa’s broadcasting strategy. To supply original items for the BBC Africa/ Channel’s TV partnership, coming up with a stream of realistic and costed coverage ideas, working collaboratively with any other members of the team. Contributing constructively to feedback, programme reviews and editorial discussions to improve programme quality.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential:

Outstanding language skills of written and spoken English.

Written and spoken Pidgin or Hausa is desirable.

Recent and relevant experience as a TV Reporter and/or Journalist, both in originating material and editing the work of others. A thorough knowledge of national affairs together with an understanding of international affairs.

Excellent independent and balanced editorial judgement. A thorough familiarity with the region, an in depth knowledge of the audience requirements and a good understanding of youth issues and the media interests of various age groups. A good understanding of digital platforms and the types of content which do well on them. Knowledge of and aptitude for information technology skills. A demonstrable interest and proven track record in social media. Ability to present programmes appropriate to the needs of BBC Africa.

Authoritative microphone voice and ability to communicate effectively to listeners and viewers. Proven skills in filing despatches and ability to produce two-ways and make television and radio packages. Ability to convey story and programme ideas and to contribute fully to the planning process. Ability to learn new skills (technically and editorially) and accept constructive feedback. Ability to remain calm while working to deadlines, apply sensible work priorities and pace throughout assignments.

The successful candidate must have:

High level spoken and written English.

A good feel for strong and distinctive stories.

Experience of multiplatform news reporting

Competencies

The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these 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 explain domestic and regional stories to a pan Africa and international audience.

Creative Thinking:

Able to transform creative ideas into practical reality.

Can look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions.

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.

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 others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.

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.

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CO-PRODUCTION RESEARCHER
CO-PRODUCTION SHOOT EDIT
CO-PRODUCTION EDITOR
BROADCAST JOURNALIST, MULTIMEDIA
CO-PRODUCTION REPORTER, AFRICA TV

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DUE DATE: 29 January, 2018

Career Opportunities at The BBC World Service, Tuesday 15, January 2018