Audio Visual Technician

Antenna Foundation Nepal (AFN) is an independent media for development organization in Nepal since 2002. Its mainly focus on production of innovative and distinctive media content for both traditional and new media platforms for raising public awareness, positive behavioral change and media advocacy. AFN partners with different media outlets to disseminates the content.

We are immediately hiring competent, committed and self-motivated individuals for the following position:

Position Title: Audio Visual Technician

Salary: As mentioned in an appointment letter

Line Manager/reporting: ICT Coordinator

Major Responsibilities:

• Be overall responsible for Technical work for radio program production (live and recorded).
• Manage studio and its accessories available during recording of Radio programs.
• Explore new ICT tools for maximizing effectiveness of AFN activities
• Operate audio consoles, computers, tape machines, microphones and sound processing   equipment to mix, combine and edit radio programs
• Provide support to use social media and maintaining AFN website
• Provide technical support during outdoor recording
• Conduct routine and diagnostic checks of office equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance of all office equipment including networking.
• Maintain records regarding equipment repair
• Install electric wiring components
• Estimate equipment budgets as when necessary
• Ensure smooth distribution of radio programs to radios through CIN and Internet streaming
• Ensure smooth functioning of Internet, Toll Free and IVR
• Ensure studio, and equipment are clean and safe
• Maintain logbook of studio use on daily basis
• Regular supervision and maintenance of UPS and generator
• Maintain a regular log-book equipment use, including generator.
• Perform any other tasks necessary and as directed by Supervisor

Key Requirements:

• Minimum a Bachelor degree in Information and Communication, Science & Technology or any related discipline with specific experience related to Broadcast Technology.
• Capacity for engaging and motivating team members effectively & efficiently towards their roles and responsibilities in the organization; including the ability to mentor and build their capacity on an ongoing basis.
• Excellent planning skills with an ability to promptly respond during ad-hoc requirements.
• Knowledge about changing Media landscape and ability to design innovative programs to address new challenges would be an asset.
• Fluency in Nepali and English with excellent writing skills in both languages.

Detailed job description for all above positions are also available at www.afn.org.np

Applicants are requested to apply with a covering letter & recent CV via e-mail by January 10, 2019 . Please clearly mark the position respectively on the subject of an e-mail. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for selection process.

Contact Details:

Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Nepal

Phone: 977 1 5530080

Fax: 977 1 5545857

Email: vacancy@afn.org.np

"AFN encourages equal opportunity"