Media Analyst Assistant (1) 135 views

International organization (GIZ) seeks to recruit local assistants
(Workplace: Banjul)

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE ELECTION PERIOD

Applicants must be available from: see each position

Applicants should send their detailed CV and all contact details to the following e-mail address: applications@eomgambia2026.eu 

Only applicants whose profile matches best the needs of the mission will be contacted for interviews.

CVs received after 15.10.2026 will not be considered.

Availability required from 22/10 to 22/12/2026

• For all positions, an appropriate linguistic competence in English (spoken and written) is mandatory.

• All candidates must have sufficient computer skills to operate with electronic mail, word processing, public presentation, and spreadsheet software.

• Flexibility required. Work is expected on occasions both in the evening and weekends.
• Place of work is Banjul (Unless otherwise indicated).

MEDIA ANALYST ASSISTANT 

Possesses a university degree in journalism or communication or marketing, and/or adequate training and relevant work experience, which may be accepted in lieu of a university degree.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the direct supervision of the Media Analyst, the incumbent will assist with the following tasks:

1. Assist in acquiring knowledge of the media laws and regulations;
2. Assist in assessing the state and private media;
3. Provide the Media Analyst with the relevant information on the media situation in connection with the elections;
4. Assist in collecting all press reporting on the Election Observation Mission;
5. Monitor a sample of local Media (TV, radio, and newspaper) using quantitative and qualitative methodology provided by the Media Expert to measure time, Plan and Tone devoted to political parties and candidates and produce daily monitoring reports for the Media Expert.
6. Assist the Media Analyst during meetings with representatives of the Media.
7. Assist in the preparation of a short briefing for the Observers and a short assessment for the Chief Observer in preparation for the Press Release and Preliminary Statement;
8. Assist in the preparation of a written report on the media for the Final Report;
9. Assisting the Media Analyst in the preparation of press kits for eventual press conferences conducted by the mission.
10. Any other tasks as may be required.