Job Description
Oromia Broadcasting Network (OBN) has announced a large recruitment drive across its Finfine and Adama offices. Positions are open in broadcasting, advertising, graphics, marketing, and driving, for both fresh graduates and experienced professionals.
Application period: 05/02/2019 to 20/02/2019 (E.C.)
Apply by email: obnjobrecruitment2015@gmail.com
Available Positions
Experience is the minimum number of years of direct, relevant experience required for each education level. “Both” means open to male and female applicants.
Journalism, Communication and Languages
| # | Position | Openings | Education and experience | Level | Sex | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finfine FM 92.3 English Language Program Producer III | 2 | MA: 2 yrs, BA: 4 yrs | 13 | Both | Finfine |
| 2 | Finfine FM 92.3 English Language Assistant Editor | 2 | PhD: 1 yr, MA: 3 yrs, BA: 5 yrs | 14 | Both | Finfine |
| 3 | Finfine FM 92.3 Amharic Language Program Producer I | 2 | MA: 0 yrs, BA: 2 yrs | 11 | Both | Finfine |
| 7 | English Language News Producer II | 3 | MA: 1 yr, BA: 3 yrs | 12 | Both | Adama |
| 8 | English Language Program Producer II | 2 | MA: 1 yr, BA: 3 yrs | 12 | Both | Adama |
| 9 | Amharic Language Program Editor | 1 | PhD: 2 yrs, MA: 4 yrs, BA: 6 yrs | 15 | Both | Adama |
| 10 | Amharic Language Reporter | 2 | BA: 0 yrs (fresh graduates welcome) | 9 | Both | Adama |
Field of study: Journalism and Communication, Languages
Advertising, Graphics and Creative
| # | Position | Openings | Education and experience | Level | Sex | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Advertisement Producer II | 2 | MA: 1 yr, BA: 3 yrs | 12 | Both | Adama |
| 5 | Cyber Media Graphics, TV Channel Graphics, Advertisement Graphics and Video Editor | 2 each | MSc: 2 yrs, BSc: 3 yrs, Higher Diploma (Level IV): 5 yrs, College Diploma (Level III): 7 yrs | 12 | Both | Adama |
| 6 | Art Director I (OBN Afaan Oromoo TV and OBN Horn of Africa TV) | 1 each | BA: 1 yr, Higher Diploma (Level IV): 3 yrs, College Diploma (Level III): 5 yrs | 10 | Both | Adama |
Field of study:
- Position 5: Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, and graphics professional skills (any field is accepted).
- Position 6: Directing, Theatrical Art, Cinematography, Film Making, Video and Photo Graphics, and related fields.
Marketing, Sales and Sponsorship
| # | Position | Openings | Education and experience | Level | Sex | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Market Research and Project Development I | 2 | MA: 1 yr, BA: 3 yrs | 12 | Both | Adama |
| 14 | Sales and Sponsorship Expert V | 2 | MA: 2 yrs, BA: 4 yrs | 13 | Both | Adama |
| 15 | Sponsorship Revenue and Sales Expert I | 2 | PhD: 1 yr, MA: 3 yrs, BA: 5 yrs | 14 | Both | Adama |
| 16 | Market Research and Project Development II | 2 | MA: 2 yrs, BA: 4 yrs | 13 | Both | Adama |
| 17 | Market Research and Project Development III | 2 | PhD: 2 yrs, MA: 4 yrs, BA: 6 yrs | 15 | Both | Adama |
| 18 | Sales and Sponsorship Expert IV (2) / Advertisement Scheduling Expert (2) | 2 each | MA: 1 yr / BA: 3 yrs | 12 | Both | Adama |
| 19 | Sales and Sponsorship Expert III (2) / Advertisement Monitoring and Control Specialist (1) | 2 / 1 | MA: 0 yrs / BA: 2 yrs | 11 | Both | Adama |
| 20 | Sales and Sponsorship Expert II (2) / Advertising and Sponsorship Reception Specialist (2) | 2 each | BA: 1 yr | 10 | Both | Adama |
| 21 | Sales and Sponsorship Expert I | 2 | BA: 0 yrs (fresh graduates welcome) | 9 | Both | Adama |
Field of study: Marketing, Purchasing, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Banking and Finance, and Management
Drivers
| # | Position | Openings | Education and experience | Level | Sex | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Driver III | 4 | BSc: 0 yrs, Higher Diploma (Level IV): 2 yrs, College Diploma (Level III): 4 yrs, Level II: 6 yrs, Level I: 8 yrs, Grade 12: 10 yrs, Grade 10: 12 yrs | 9 | Male | Adama |
| 12 | Driver I | 4 | College Diploma (Level III): 0 yrs, Level II: 1 yr, Level I: 2 yrs, Grade 12: 4 yrs, Grade 10: 6 yrs, Grade 8: 8 yrs | 5 | Male | Adama |
Requirements
- Driver III: Training in Auto Engine Service or Automotive Technology, and a Level V (Ummata II) driving license.
- Driver I: A Level III (Ummata I) driving license or higher.
- Age limit for both: Not exceeding 45 years.
General Requirements
- Salary: Paid according to OBN’s Freelance Employment Scale.
- Guarantor: You must be able to provide a legal guarantor.
- Graduation year: For Sales and Sponsorship Expert I and Amharic Language Reporter, you must have graduated in 2016 E.C. or later.
Education Documents You Need
- General education: Proof of Grade 8, 10, or 12 education, depending on the position.
- Private university or college graduates: Your degree must be officially certified by the Education and Training Authority (ETA), after the exam.
- Government university graduates: Submit either your original certificate or a temporary degree/student copy. It must be signed by the university head and registrar and carry the official university stamp (after the exam).
How to Apply
- Prepare all your education credentials and work experience documents.
- Save every document in PDF format. Other formats will not be accepted.
- Email the PDFs to obnjobrecruitment2015@gmail.com between 05/02/2019 and 20/02/2019 (E.C.).
Please note that OBN reserves the right to cancel this advertisement at any time.