DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:
Plan, lead, and conduct regular monitoring of project activities to ensure project objectives are being met.
Prepare monthly reports on the project’s execution.
Foster collaboration and networking between media outlets and stakeholders across the region, supporting regional cooperation.
Ensure robust project monitoring, reporting, and evaluation mechanisms are in place to track the project’s progress and impact.
Engage with local stakeholders, media practitioners, and external partners to ensure the program remains responsive to on-the-ground needs.
Coordinate with MENA leadership & HQ Security to manage and mitigate potential risks related to safety and security of project participants, particularly in sensitive areas.
Monitor and oversee workplan implementation.
Manage the work of project consultants.
Coordinate with local partners and project beneficiaries.
Collaborate with Finance & Accounting team to oversee distribution of small grants.
Attend and assist in facilitation of project trainings.
Participate in stakeholder meetings as requested.
Oversee the project budget, ensuring all financial resources are allocated and spent in alignment with the project’s goals and donor requirements.
Attend Budget versus Actual (BvA)meetings with Finance & Business teams and ensure that all actual costs and projections related to the project are correctly entered and maintained in the budget.
Manage subgrantee agreements and maintain compliance with donor regulations.
Stay informed and share updates about political developments relevant for project context.
In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of belonging.
QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management in media development or journalism-related programs.
University degree or equivalent lived/professional experience.
Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic languages (speaking, understanding, and writing).
Proven experience with capacity building, media sustainability strategies, and disinformation counter-strategies.
Strong understanding of media landscapes in the MENA region, with knowledge of regional disinformation trends.
Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience working with international organizations and coordinating with local partners.
Excellent communication and strong writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and problem-solve in a multicultural, remote work environment.
Flexibility to adjust working hours as needed to accommodate periodic shifts in workload and colleagues in different time zones.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, reliability, and good time management skills.
Ability to work well with others, meet deadlines, and respond to changes in priorities.
Apply via :
phf.tbe.taleo.net
