Job Title: Project Director
Reports to: Regional Director for Sub Saharan Africa
Direct Reports: Project staff, as assigned
Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (With frequent travel to Harare)
Department: Africa
Start Date: Beginning of January 2019 (Position subject to funding approval)
LOE: Full Time
Type of contract: 36 Months Fixed Term Contract
About Internews
Internews is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.
Internews provides communities the resources to produce local news and information with integrity and independence. With global expertise and reach, Internews trains both media professionals and citizen journalists, introduces innovative media solutions, increases coverage of vital issues and helps establish policies needed for open access to information.
Internews programmes create platforms for dialogue and enable informed debate, which bring about social and economic progress. Internews’ commitment to research and evaluation creates effective and sustainable programs, even in the most challenging environments.
Internews operates internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, and London, as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 90 countries, and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Internews Europe is seeking a Project Director to be based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe for an anticipated SIDA funded project entitled “Zimbabwe Media Development (ZMD)”. The program will focus on three objectives: 1) Increasing the quantity and reach of independent, reliable and data-driven information in the public sphere, with a focus on content production and consumption by women, youth and rural communities 2) Strengthening the capacity of media and civil society to inform and elevate citizen voices as key to holding the government accountable on key project themes i.e.: governance, human rights, corruption, health, environment, climate change 3) Improving the business and financial sustainability of independent media.
The programme will run for 36 months (Tentative starting date: Beginning of January 2019) and will be implemented through a consortium of 7 international and national partners – Internews being the lead implementer.
GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Project Director will be responsible for overseeing the overall program implementation and will provide strategic guidance and leadership for the program; coordinate the activities of the different member of the consortium; ensure proper oversight of Internews personnel, financial management and administration; and coordinate with other stakeholders in the region to ensure that Internews leverages other resources, avoids duplication and complements other media development initiatives. The Project Director will also be responsible for establishing strong partnerships and dialogue with the appropriate donor representatives and stakeholders in Zimbabwe. The project Director will lead Internews to work with media partners to facilitate two-way communications between citizens and decision-makers at the local and national levels.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned:
· Provide general oversight of the program, including program and consortium management, strategic vision, budget management, fiscal integrity, quality and timing of deliverables, and coordination with partners;
· Serve as the main point of contact for the Internews projects in Zimbabwe – for both the donor and Internews Europe Headquarters;
· Manage Internews staff and consultants that provide technical assistance to local CSO partners and beneficiaries;
· Communicate challenges facing the project, and articulate the project’s successes in meeting those challenges;
· Reviews all financial reports and expense documentation;
· Responsible for the quality, cost, and timeliness of performance of all work performed under the funding contract;
· Responsible for the Monitoring and Evaluation of the Project;
· Prepare monthly and quarterly programmatic reports;
· Strategize new directions for Internews to help independent media;
· Fundraise for project continuation; Serve as the point person for business development within Zimbabwe;
· Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of local media in country;
· Develop and maintain contact with local stakeholders;
· Oversee the creation and development of communications materials to be shared and disseminated by with Internews HQ;
· Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
· 7 years of professional experience working as a project manager in the field of Media development, governance or Human rights; OR Relevant professional experience as a journalist, editor and media manager in Zimbabwe or Africa;
· Substantial experienced working as a Project Manager managing complex multi-million project with a large consortium; a proactive Country Lead/Program Manager with a strong reputation for developing excellent collaborative working relationships with counterparts, local and international organizations and donors;
· Overall knowledge of Africa is essential; Past experience in Zimbabwe and/or Knowledge of Zimbabwe is a plus;
· A successful track record in supervising, designing, managing, and implementing technical assistance for donor-funded media projects and proven ability to develop and monitor work plans, training plans, and procurement plans;
· Demonstrated ability to manage a national staff and an international team of consultants;
· Strong interpersonal skills, necessary to maintain good relations with relevant stakeholders;
· Strong writing skills;
· Knowledge of SIDA or other European donor compliance rules;
· Fluency in English required.
Candidates must submit a succinct covering letter of no more than 2-pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the person specification in addition to a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.
Benefits Information
This position is being offered and hired by Internews Europe. Benefits will be consistent with Internews Europe’s offerings and will be reviewed during the hiring process. Additional information can be found on our Internews Benefits page.
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:
Deadline for submission of applications: Midnight, Thursday 15 November 2018
Interviews: Week commencing 19 November 2018
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