Digital Media Advisor

Reboot is a social impact firm dedicated to inclusive development and accountable governance. We help governments, foundations, and international organizations achieve their missions.

We  are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Digital Media Advisor
Job Location: Abuja

Job Description

• We are seeking a consultant to serve as a Digital Media Advisor to work on a project aimed at supporting more accountable delivery of public goods and services for citizens in Nigeria.
• The Advisor will work closely with the Reboot Nigeria team and local partners to gather and analyze ICT and social media research and information related to project focal areas.
• The Advisor will use this information to implement projects in partnership with PERL and partner organizations and institutions.
• Additionally, the Advisor will be expected to provide training, input, and guidance on program planning, implementation and research.
• Experience or background in ICT and/or social media research and program implementation is required.

Duration of Commitment:

• The Advisor will start immediately and will work part-time for an initial contract period ending December 31, 2018, with the potential for extension dependent upon project needs.

Responsibilities

• Consultants will be responsible for digital media related research, documentation, and technical support to Reboot's partners.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Research:

• Participate in desk and field research activities to inform project priorities and direction
• Coordinate research preparations, including travel arrangements and logistics;
• Lead research interviews and schedule respondents
• Participate in  check-ins with local project staff in- person and with Reboot staff
• Participate in group synthesis of data;
• Support documentation of research findings and final outputs

Technical Support:

• Assess digital media capabilities of local partners (media, civil society, government, etc);
• Review program concept notes and provide recommendations for integration of digital media;
• Support design and implementation of training of local partners (in media, civil society, government, etc). 

Requirements

• Successful candidates will bring a mix of skills and experiences to the role.

Ideal candidates have:

• A university degree in relevant field. An advanced degree preferred;
• 3 to 5 years relevant professional experience working on digital media related projects for governance, advocacy, consulting or media;
• Prior experience in managing relationships with stakeholders in government agencies, donor organizations, and/or NGOs;
• Excellent communication skills in English and needed local languages is necessary;
• Demonstrated interest in qualitative research;
• Computer proficiency (especially MS Office and Google apps) required;
• Willingness to travel, up to 15% or as needed.