Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
8 Research Assistants .

The RESEARCH ASSISTANTS will;
• Monitor and enter data related to the electoral cycle from target media houses in Zambia,
• Draft reports for submission to Lead Researcher,
• Produce bimonthly and one consolidated draft reports that are analytical detailing coverage of the electoral cycle of target media houses in Zambia,
• Assist to plan and execute dissemination activities for the compiled reports,
• Assist Lead Researcher to develop strategies for addressing shortcomings or challenges that may impede media’s role in the electoral process,
• Compile infographics for every report produced for circulation online,
• Prepare and circulate press statements and speeches for launch events for reports produced during the life of the project,
• File all recorded news programmes and newspaper cuttings with stories on the electoral process in Zambia for easy reference,
• Prepare summaries of the reports for postings to MISA Zambia social media pages, and
• Address press queries from media on the project’s reports.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications and abilities.
1. Degree or Diploma in social sciences while journalism or mass communication, will be an added advantage
2. Minimum of three years of experience in data entry and research,
3. Knowledge of media laws in Zambia that guide the practice of journalism, including during elections,
4. Knowledge of media ethics
5. Knowledge of working with media and media associations is an added advantage,
6. Working knowledge of statistical analysis packages and presentation packages like SPSS or PowerPoint is required,
7. Able to effectively interact with co-workers and different stakeholders,
8. Able to perform independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and objectives of the project,
9. Innovative and self-driven, and
10. Able to organize publicity events and work under pressure.

Job Education Requirements: Degree or Diploma in social sciences

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
All applications will be by email. Please clearly indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. Motivation letter and curriculum vitae should be in one email or better still as one document. Please make sure that you have at least two traceable referees. At this point, do not attach any academic or professional certificates. Email to pm@misazambia.org.uk  and director@misazambia.org.uk  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The National Director
MISA Zambia
Email: pm@misazambia.org.uk ; and director@misazambia.org.uk
Tel: +260 211 294285 /6
Deadline for submission of applications: 2nd February 2021
Women are encouraged to apply.

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