The Office of Organization and Methods (BOM) relays a call for applications from the Government of the République of Senegal for the recruitment of a Media Law Specialist, called to sit within the College of the National Council of Media Regulation (CNRM).
Background
In the context of strengthening democracy and the rule of law, the Government of Senegal intends to consolidate and strengthen the role of sentinel previously played by the communication sector, in order to guarantee the effectiveness of individual and collective freedoms, particularly through access to information for citizens. Following the adoption of a new Press Code in 2017, several reforms in the sector were necessary to achieve this objective. This is mainly the adoption of Law No. 2026-09 of 10 April 2026 setting up a media sector regulatory body called "National Council for Media Regulation", replacing the "National Council for Audiovisual Regulation". The strengthening of the CNRM's regulatory intervention capacity appears to be a necessity in order to meet the new challenges introduced by the new law. Thus, the realization of new missions requires the mobilization of a highly qualified human capital. It is in this context that the Government of the République of Senegal launches a call for applications for the positions of members of the CNRM College, which will be appointed by decree in accordance with Article 11 of Law No. 2026-09 of 20 April 2026. This call is open to all Senegalese, in accordance with the principles of transparency, equal opportunities and merit.
Duties
The incumbent participates in the deliberations of the CNRM by providing expertise on media law and legal aspects of regulation.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with media regulatory laws and regulations; approve NCRM policy directions and documents; approve NCRM management documents.
Candidate profile
The candidate must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent (Bac+5 minimum) in law or public administration.
Experience
At least 5 years of professional experience in the media environment is required. Experience in a regulated sector will be an asset. The position requires mastery of international legal standards and norms in the field of media, as well as knowledge of the Senegalese legal framework in telecommunications and digital.
Skills
Mastery of international legal norms and standards in the field of media; knowledge of the Senegalese legal framework in telecommunications and digital; regulated sector; media; public administration; laws and regulations governing media regulation; media law; legal aspects of regulation.
Application file
The application package must include the following:
- A letter of motivation dated and signed, addressed to the Minister, Secretary General of the Presidency of the République;
- A curriculum vitae (3 pages maximum);
- Certified copies of diplomas and work certificates deemed relevant;
- The
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