Programme Manager
PACT Radio is appointing a Programme Manager. The Programme Manager will be based in Kabul, at the Unani Tibbiya College
which has been established as a department of the Islamic Vocational Academy. His main objectives will be to enable both Da Saba Storay Radio and the Islamic Vocational Academy to be economically independent and viable
entities by the middle of April 2012.
The Programme Manager should have a
good grasp and believe in the aims and objectives of PACT Radio media and
educational projects. He or she should have a good track record in marketing
and liaising with international and national organizations and will be expected to
be fluent in English, Pashto and Dari.
In particular, the programme manager’s tasks will include:
1. To ensure that financial systems, book-keeping, monthly requests
and financial reports, quarterly financial reports, are
operating smoothly, in Mahad'ad-Dawa/Da Saba Storay and in the Unani
Tibbiya College.
2. To work with the Academic Deputy Head of Mahad'ad-Dawa to develop
the Fund-Raising and Awareness-Raising group of the Islamic Vocational
Academy as an effective instrument for raising moral and financial
support for the Academy within Afghanistan. 3. To fine-tune and to take a lead in developing and implementing Da
Saba Storay Radio marketing strategy, building on the main asset of Da
Saba Storay Radio - its programmes - to increase popularity and
marketing potential of the radio station.
4. In particular, to work with the Head of PACT Radio, the Station
Manager of Da Saba Storay Radio and the Grants Liaison Officer of PACT
Radio to develop storyline sponsorship proposals for the PACT Radio
soap opera, programme sponsorship proposals for Da Saba Storay
programmes, developing commercial potential of the radio station,
attracting investment, securing training contracts and building up
other sources of income for Da Saba Storay Radio. 5. To work with the management of Da Saba Storay Radio and the Islamic
Vocational Academy to increase dynamic co-operation between the two
organizations, with the Islamic Vocational Academy serving as a source
of marketing and broadcasting personnel for Da Saba Storay Radio, and
Da Saba Storay Radio being a vehicle for publicity and fund-raising on
behalf of Mahad'ad-Dawa. 6. To work to secure licenses, registration and complete other such like official
formalities, in order to ensure smooth and economical functioning of PACT
Radio. PACT Radio will offer a competitive salary for this position based on the
successful applicant’s experience. PACT radio is looking to make a quick
appointment and invites applications for this position by January the 20th 2012
with a view to finalising the appointment by the end of the month. Applicants
should send their CV along with a covering letter explaining why they are
interested in this position and what they could offer to PACT Radio to Aziza
Ataeva at aziza.ataeva@pactradio.com. Applications should be received by
January 20th 2012.