The Organization

Search for Common Ground (Search) is an international conflict transformation NGO that aims to transform the way individuals, groups, governments and companies deal with conflict – away from adversarial approaches and towards collaborative solutions. Since 2009, Search Sudan designs and implements multifaceted, culturally appropriate and conflict-sensitive programs using a diverse range of tools, including media and training, to promote dialogue, increase knowledge and determine a positive shift in behaviors. Search relies on the media sector in all its projects; this is because the Sudanese media sector has great potential to advance peace, security and state building in Sudan by providing reliable, balanced and timely information to the population, and by informing and educating the Sudanese population about the broader political process occurring in the country. Therefore, it is important to produce accurate, engaging and conflict-sensitive radio programming tailored to each state’s local residents.

Summary of Consultancy

To support ongoing projects across Sudan, Search is seeking to recruit two short-term Radio Producers to innovate, script and record a range of radio programs. Produced radio programming is expected to range from Radio Magazines, Radio Dramas, Interviews, etc. The Radio Producers are expected to write various engaging, conflict-sensitive and interactive radio scripts to support Search’s ongoing projects in peacebuilding, empowering Sudanese citizens in conflict-prevention and strengthening social cohesion in conflict-prone areas across Sudan.

Geographic Locations

The Radio Producers will be located in Blue Nile and South Kordofan, and are expected to readily produce radio programming tailored to and representative of various communities across Sudan. The Radio Producers should be willing and ready to travel across the country as needed.

Timeline

The consultancy will be between December 15, 2023 and April 14, 2024

The consultant will be paid based on successfully approved and received episodes.

The Radio Producer will report to the Media Officer and is expected to uphold the following responsibilities:

• Successfully produce positive, inclusive, locally-rooted messages related to Search’s work areas tailored to listeners
• Effectively use recording equipment and information systems.
• Lead in the writing, scripting, editing, packing and review of radio programming episodes related to peacebuilding to meet SFCG broadcasting standards.
• Share all radio scripts with Search’s Radio specialist for approval in a timely manner before recording.
• Seek, engage and feature diverse experts on various episodes of radio programming
• Lead and oversee the overall production process of radio programs
• Lead and execute the recording of all approved scripts by Search’s Media Officer.
• Ensure that all audio recordings meet Search’s sound quality and broadcasting standards.
• Share preliminary recordings of all episodes with Search’s Media Officer in a timely manner for feedback.
• Actively incorporate and reflect feedback received on preliminary recordings to improve radio scripts.

While upholding the aforementioned responsibilities, the Radio Producer agrees to submit the following:

• Innovative, clear and grammatically correct Arabic scripts for Radio programming episodes.
• Final audio recording of radio programming episodes ready for broadcasting.

Requirements

• Higher Diploma in Media and Journalism or related field
• At least three (3) years of journalism or radio production experience in Sudan
• Strong mastery of radio editing programs such as Cool Edit Pro, Pro Tools and Adobe Audition
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, as well as social media platforms
• Prior experience working on advocacy media programs is a strong asset
• Strong and proven ability in report writing, in English and in Arabic
• Excellent interpersonal skills, presentation and effective communication with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to maintain professionalism, creativity, and enthusiasm while working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment with minimal supervision
• Written and oral proficiency in Arabic is required. Proficiency in English is preferred

Ethical Principles

• Consultant should make the most of the existing information and full range of stakeholders available at the time of the review. Consultant should conduct systematic, data-based inquiries. He or she should communicate his or her methods and approaches accurately and in sufficient detail to allow others to understand, interpret and critique his or her work. He or she should make clear the limitations of the review and its results.
• Consultant should possess the abilities and skills and experience appropriate to undertake the tasks proposed and should practice within the limits of his or her professional training and competence.

Honesty and Integrity

• Consultant should be transparent with the contractor/constituent about: any conflict of interest, any change made in the negotiated project plan and the reasons why those changes were made, any risk that certain procedures or activities produce misleading review information.

Respect for People

• Consultant respects the security, dignity and self-worth of respondents, and program participants. The consultant has the responsibility to be sensitive to and respect differences amongst participants in culture, religion, gender, disability, age and ethnicity

Women are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: December 10, 2023

                                TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK HERE:https://jobs.lever.co/sfcg/97e54541-4d10-40e8-9b0b-35aaed77cda6

You are required to submit the following:

1. CV
2. Daily consultancy fee

Inquiries: Mohamed Oleysh: moleysh@sfcg.org and Mutaz Hamid: mhamed@sfcg.org 

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities. 

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Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Please see our website www.sfcg.org for full details of our work. All Search Employees must adhere to the values: Collaboration- Audacity - Tenacity - Empathy - Results. In accordance with these values, Search enforces compliance with the Code of Conduct and related policies on Anti Workplace Harassment, Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Conflict of Interest, and Anti-fraud. Search is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children, youth, and vulnerable adults with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children, youth, and vulnerable adults.  Search for Common Ground does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its