Regional Program Associate

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:  

Work with other HQ staff and field teams to edit quarterly and annual narrative project reports, as well as annual work plans.
Assist the Africa team with proposal development (research, writing, proofreading).
Provide project field staff with support such as research and correspondence.
Write project success stories and other stories as assigned, to be posted on the Internews website.
Compile monthly e-newsletter on Africa programs. 
Develop and maintain up-to-date briefing and communications materials for Africa programs.
Coordinate and edit impact stories/success stories to be posted on the Internews global website.
Assist Regional Program Managers with recruitments, especially for field office recruitments (Shortlisting, organizing calls, reference checks, question grids)
Coordinate and organize Africa PMU’s online platform management
Support various monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities, as needed, including data collection, reviewing quarterly data reporting, and liaising with country/project teams on specific project M&E tasks
Other duties as assigned.
Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Required

1-3 years of professional experience in international affairs (or related field), media development experience, including experience living, working, or studying in Africa
Competence in storytelling and writing ability.
Native English, professional proficiency in written and spoken French preferred.
Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
Experience with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Proven organization skills, with attention to detail.
Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize with a shifting workload.
Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment.
Relevant university degree or equivalent lived/professional experience.

Preferred

Experience with proposal writing for government donors.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other desktop publishing software a plus.
Experience with event planning and/or arranging logistics for project implementation abroad.
Experience with financial management and familiarity with US government rules and regulations.

Apply via :

phf.tbe.taleo.net