Sunday 4 September 2011

BBC Arabic or Somali Monitoring Journalists Job vacancy in Nairobi Kenya



Arabic or Somali Monitoring Journalists

BBC Monitoring, Karen, Nairobi

BBC Monitoring’s Nairobi office is responsible for gathering news and information from the mass media across the Middle East and Africa around the clock.

We are now seeking to engage experienced translator journalists with fluent Arabic or Somali. The successful candidate will have an excellent command of Arabic or Somali as well as English, both written and spoken.

Above all, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a keen interest in news and international affairs, a passion for regional affairs (especially Middle East, Sudan, Somalia, Horn of Africa), good computer and keyboard skills, the ability to work under pressure as part of a team, and a willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends.

Short-listed candidates will be required to sit editorial, translation and general knowledge tests at our Karen offices. Successful candidates will later be invited for an interview.

To apply send a comprehensive CV and letter of application, illustrating in full your suitability for the job and giving evidence of relevant skills and experience.

The deadline is 18th September 2011

You may email your CV and letter to eaujobs@mon.bbc.co.uk

or

BBC Monitoring
P. O Box 48091 – 00100
Nairobi

BBC is an equal opportunities employer

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