President of the National College for Media Regulation (CNRM)

Job description

Main duties

In the context of strengthening democracy and the rule of law, the Government of Senegal intends to consolidate and strengthen the role of sentinel until then played by the communication sector to guarantee the effectiveness of individual and collective freedoms, particularly through access to information for citizens. Achieving this goal required, after the adoption of a new Press Code in 2017, the introduction of several reforms in the sector. 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 capacities 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 who 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. Missions: The President, moral authority of the CNRM is responsible for the implementation of the missions of the body. He ensures the operational management and representation of the institution at national, regional and international levels. As such, it ensures effective, independent and transparent regulation of the media sector. Main tasks and responsibilities Governance and strategy:

• Preside over the sessions of the CNRM and ensure the administration of that body;
• Ensure the development and execution of the strategic development plan for the NRMC;
• Develop and submit the necessary regulatory policies, measures and tools;
• Ensure that the Authority’s actions are in line with national, Community and international legal frameworks;
• Ensure representation of the CNRM;
• Exercising any legal mission entrusted by the CNRM. Media and communication regulation
• Ensure compliance with the laws and regulations applicable to audiovisual communication, print media, online press, digital platforms and sharing platforms;

Education / Qualifications

• Ensure the independence, freedom of information and impartiality of the public information and communication sector as well as respect for information and communication ethics;
• Ensure pluralistic expression of currents of thought and opinion, particularly during electoral and referendum periods;

Other information

• Promote and ensure pluralism in the media, quality and diversity of programmes;
• Ensure the development of national, African and universal cultural heritage;
• Make proposals, opinions and recommendations on matters within its competence to the attention of public authorities, if necessary;
• Monitor the measurement of media audiences and certify the results of studies conducted. Regulation of infrastructure and metadata: Ensure the dissemination of the services and metadata channel, including technical, editorial and functional information to ensure access, identification and good reception of audiovisual programmes, in particular via digital terrestrial television and other digital channels. Application file: The application file must include the following elements: 1. A letter of motivation dated and signed, addressed to the Minister, Secretary General of the Presidency of the République; 2. A curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages) specifying , including the largest budget and headcount managed by the candidate; 3. Certified copies of diplomas and work certificates deemed relevant; 4. The

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