Responsibilities
- Works on further developing the Albanian media institutions and legislation, harmonizing local media standards with European ones,
strengthening independent media and media institutions, cultivating responsible media freedom and supporting good journalistic practice
- Develops, administers and monitors the implementation of media development projects, as well as the support of local media
- Administers and organizes training seminars and visits of delegations
- Establishes and/or maintains contacts with directors, editors and journalists of the broadcasting and print media, i.e. radio and television
stations in the Tirana area
- Co-operates with International Organizations and NGOs present in Albania, and if necessary, with OSCE colleagues in neighbouring
missions and the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
- Prepares and edits projects and reports as required
- Attends meetings and represents the Media Development Unit as required
- Supervises one staff member
- Performs other duties as required
Requirements
- University education in journalism, international relations or related field, communications, public relations, media studies or
professional certification in journalism, public relations or media technology
- Experience in working in or with the media or in public relations, particularly in gathering, organizing, editing and disseminating
information
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills, including the ability to prepare news- related documents and public presentations
in simple, clear language for a broad non-diplomatic audience
- Good analytical and interpersonal skills
- Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience
Deadline: 5 December 2013
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