Digital Stewards

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DURATION: 8 Months with possibility of extension _ _________________________________________________________________ Who are we We are the BBC’s international charity. We believe in the power of media and communication for good. Why work with us At BBC Media Action, you don’t work for us, you work with us. We are a creative and dynamic team with an exciting work environment and culture that support and enable people to thrive. When you work with us, you’re contributing to helping tackle some of the biggest challenges facing people and communities.

Recruitment Profile: Digital Stewards – Dis Na Wi Voice Are you a young changemaker passionate about using digital media to amplify youth voices in Sierra Leone? The Dis Na Wi Voice project is seeking 10 Digital Stewards from Freetown to lead the creation and direction of a vibrant youth-led digital community. As a Digital Steward, you will play a central role in shaping online spaces where young people can share their stories, challenge stereotypes, and inspire civic participation. You will guide content creators, mentor peers, and ensure that our platforms remain safe, inclusive, and impactful.

We are looking for candidates aged 18–24 who demonstrate strong digital literacy, creativity, and a commitment to civic engagement. Ideal applicants will have experience in youth leadership or community initiatives, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster inclusive dialogue across diverse groups. Digital Stewards must be reliable, collaborative, and passionate about connecting online activism with real-world change. This is a unique opportunity to become a role model for your peers, influence national conversations, and help build a lasting platform for youth voice in Sierra Leone. Role of Digital Stewards Leadership in digital community: They guide the vision, tone, and direction of the youth led digital platforms.

Formation / Diplômes

Moderation and facilitation of digital community: provide a safe space for young people to exchange ideas, questions, information and opportunities, organize new initiatives and enhance collaboration and coordination. Content facilitation: They oversee contributions from the 100 approved youth content creators, ensuring quality, relevance, and alignment with project goals. Mentorship: They act as role models and provide support to other young creators, helping them improve skills and confidence. Community building: They foster safe, inclusive spaces for dialogue, activism, and peer-to-peer learning. Integration with media hubs: Their work complements university radio hubs and mainstream media placements, ensuring the digital community is part of a wider ecosystem. Continuous promotion of the digital community: create content specifically designed to promote the community, such as social media ads, visibility items and periodic quizzes and games with prizes. Selection criteria

Expérience

Youth leadership experience: Demonstrated ability to lead or organize peers in civic, media, or community initiatives. Digital literacy skills: Strong familiarity with social media platforms, content creation, and responsible digital engagement. Commitment to civic participation: Clear interest in promoting youth voice, rights, and activism. Communication and facilitation: Ability to moderate discussions, mentor peers, and encourage constructive dialogue. Inclusivity and safeguarding: Sensitivity to gender, disability, and minority issues; commitment to safe spaces. Reliability and accountability: Willingness to commit time consistently and uphold project values. Creativity and innovation: Capacity to generate fresh ideas and inspire others through media outputs. `

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