Job Summary

Duration:10 months

Reports to: 

• Digital Innovation Officer (Ethiopia) and
• Digital Innovation (DI) Delivery Team Lead

Works closely with : Digital Innovation Officer (Ethiopia), Regional Coordinator for Digital Innovations, Country Program Manager/Head of Programs, Project Officers, Radio-Craft Team, Broadcaster Resources Department

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:

Farm Radio International is a Canadian organization that has been working since 1979 to harness the power of radio to meet the needs of small-scale farmers. We work with more than 1,000 radio organizations located in more than 40 African countries to fight poverty and food insecurity. With the benefit of FRI resources and training, our broadcasting partners deliver practical, relevant, and timely information to tens of millions of farmers, including women farmers. We also work with a range of partners to implement radio projects that address specific development challenges and community needs.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Execute Digital Innovation (DI) responsibilities for all impact projects in Ethiopia (80%)

Work with DI discovery team on development of new features for existing delivery tools (10%)

Assist to provide systems administration and IT infrastructure services to the Ethiopia office (10%)

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Execute DI responsibilities for all projects in Ethiopia

• Under the supervision of the Digital Innovation Officer and Digital Innovation Delivery Lead, ensure that the agreed Digital Innovation services are delivered effectively and to the highest standards within FRI impact projects. 

Service planning and delivery

• Collaborate with the DI Officer, the Programs and Radio Craft (RC) teams to ensure that all interactive components of projects are planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate DI services to projects using agreed tools and processes, e.g., the Uliza poll, Uliza Info, Uliza Log and Uliza Reminder.
• Install and configure DI platforms to be used in projects
• Facilitate to Record and edit content on DI interactive platforms.
• Report interactivity status to the DI officer.

Stations support and capacity building

• Monitor the use of DI Services by partner radio stations who use DI tools.
• Train broadcasters on how to administer DI tools and platforms
• Provide distance coaching to stations involved in FRI impact projects
• Write ICT assessment and in station training reports.

DI delivery budgets and invoicing

• Monitor system usage under impact projects
• Working with project teams and the DI officer on the budget allocation of Uliza Implementation.

DI Software Development

• Give inputs on how to improve upon and develop new features for existing DI Delivery tools including Uliza polls, Voxbox, Uliza Log and other applications

 Provide systems administration and IT infrastructure services to the Ethiopia office

• Under the supervision of the DI Officer/DI Delivery Lead, ensure and manage the overall technology infrastructure for the local office including planning, implementation and management of the software applications and hardware infrastructure that support operations.

 Equipment and Software

• Install and configure peripherals including scanners, external drives, monitors and other peripheral hardware.
• Provide software and system troubleshooting and support
• Assure that all software on FRI equipment is licensed and keep record of licenses

Networking and Security

• Monitor network to ensure network functionality and availability to all system users
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair cabled, wireless and other network infrastructure.
• In case of virus infection clean out affected equipment.

Job Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Information Technology or a related field or the equivalent work experience in a relevant field
• 0 years’ experience

Competencies

• Good organization skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Effective written and oral communication with ability to produce reports and present solutions
• Knowledge and experience of program development and implementation, including project cycles and results-based management
• Ability to work independently to troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, identify and isolate technical issues
• Ability to work and cooperate well with people
• Knowledge in audio editing and mastering
• Experience in the field of networking and computer maintenance
• Willingness to travel regularly within the country
• Skills on software development has a bonus specially one interested in Python programming language and Web development

How to Apply

Send a CV and cover letter to ethiopia@farmradio.org specifying “Digital Innovations Assistant (Freelancer Consultant)” in the object.

Farm Radio is an affirmative action employer. Women, people of color and members of equity-seeking communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note that we will only contact shortlisted applicants those candidates selected for an interview.