Internews® Network is an international media development organization based in Arcata, California and Washington, D.C., 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.
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Internews Network is seeking a Chief of Party candidate for a media support initiative to enhance the Iraqi government's accountability in the critically important oil industry by improving oil reporting as a specialization in Iraqi media and building awareness of this specialization across Iraq more broadly.
The Chief of Party will additionally coordinate technical, legal and professional capacity building assistance to partners and beneficiaries; ensure proper oversight of Internews personnel, financial management and administration; and coordinate with partners and other media stakeholders in the region to ensure that Internews leverages other resources, avoids duplication and compliments other media development initiatives. The Chief of Party will also be responsible for establishing strong partnership and dialogue with the appropriate donor representatives. Position will last up to 21 months.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide leadership, management, representational and operational oversight for Internews Network’s program in Iraq.
* Oversee mentoring of energy specialist reporters and foundation courses for journalists, officials and civil society workers.
* Oversee the creation of reference materials and specialist communities necessary to better drive energy reporting in Iraq.
* Oversee journalist field trips, both in and out of country.
* Oversee the production of documentaries and training videos.
* Provide strategic, operational and representational assistance to ensure that activities are meeting their goals and targets, recommending program adjustments when necessary to keep the project on track.
* Cultivate and strengthen relationships with local Iraqi partner organizations and ensure that implementation is responsive to the needs of partners and beneficiaries.
* Track and report project progress and activities monthly against work plans.
* Oversee program monitoring and evaluation in the region to ensure effective implementation and to measure the impact of activities.
* Maintain a thorough knowledge of independent media issues in Iraq and the region (print, broadcast and new media), and a general understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing independent media across the region
* Ensure the project is in compliance with all grant and cooperative agreement rules, requirements and regulations as well as with Internews internal policies and procedures.
* Serve as the primary budget authority over the project, responsible for ensuring all costs charged to the project are allowable, reasonable and correctly allocated.
* Provide management and oversight of daily operations of the Internews’ program in the region.
* Accept fiduciary responsibility for all funds advanced for the purpose of the project.
* Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
* Carry out management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage and oversee all staff based in the country. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Fluent in Arabic and English.
* Prior experience in Middle East, preferably Iraq.
* Significant professional experience on indepth reporting in either print, broadcast or new media in the Middle East, preferably Iraq with a focus on reporting on the energy sector a significant asset.
* Experience as a manager or trainer with professional capacity-building programs for journalists and media outlets
* Previous senior-level management experience, including significant staff, financial and administrative oversight of U.S. government funded development projects in the region.
* Desire and ability to work in physically demanding and emotionally challenging environments.
* Willing and able to travel extensively.
* Education: Undergraduate degree and relevance, graduate degree and relevance to field work – and 10 years industry experience.
* Ability to read and interpret financial reports and budgets.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Experience managing in the region is highly desired.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in@internews.org, placing “CoP – IQ – in” in the subject line. Please name your attached documents in the following format: “LastName_cv” and “LastName_cover”.
More information here.
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Internews Network is seeking a Chief of Party candidate for a media support initiative to enhance the Iraqi government's accountability in the critically important oil industry by improving oil reporting as a specialization in Iraqi media and building awareness of this specialization across Iraq more broadly.
The Chief of Party will additionally coordinate technical, legal and professional capacity building assistance to partners and beneficiaries; ensure proper oversight of Internews personnel, financial management and administration; and coordinate with partners and other media stakeholders in the region to ensure that Internews leverages other resources, avoids duplication and compliments other media development initiatives. The Chief of Party will also be responsible for establishing strong partnership and dialogue with the appropriate donor representatives. Position will last up to 21 months.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide leadership, management, representational and operational oversight for Internews Network’s program in Iraq.
* Oversee mentoring of energy specialist reporters and foundation courses for journalists, officials and civil society workers.
* Oversee the creation of reference materials and specialist communities necessary to better drive energy reporting in Iraq.
* Oversee journalist field trips, both in and out of country.
* Oversee the production of documentaries and training videos.
* Provide strategic, operational and representational assistance to ensure that activities are meeting their goals and targets, recommending program adjustments when necessary to keep the project on track.
* Cultivate and strengthen relationships with local Iraqi partner organizations and ensure that implementation is responsive to the needs of partners and beneficiaries.
* Track and report project progress and activities monthly against work plans.
* Oversee program monitoring and evaluation in the region to ensure effective implementation and to measure the impact of activities.
* Maintain a thorough knowledge of independent media issues in Iraq and the region (print, broadcast and new media), and a general understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing independent media across the region
* Ensure the project is in compliance with all grant and cooperative agreement rules, requirements and regulations as well as with Internews internal policies and procedures.
* Serve as the primary budget authority over the project, responsible for ensuring all costs charged to the project are allowable, reasonable and correctly allocated.
* Provide management and oversight of daily operations of the Internews’ program in the region.
* Accept fiduciary responsibility for all funds advanced for the purpose of the project.
* Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
* Carry out management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage and oversee all staff based in the country. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Fluent in Arabic and English.
* Prior experience in Middle East, preferably Iraq.
* Significant professional experience on indepth reporting in either print, broadcast or new media in the Middle East, preferably Iraq with a focus on reporting on the energy sector a significant asset.
* Experience as a manager or trainer with professional capacity-building programs for journalists and media outlets
* Previous senior-level management experience, including significant staff, financial and administrative oversight of U.S. government funded development projects in the region.
* Desire and ability to work in physically demanding and emotionally challenging environments.
* Willing and able to travel extensively.
* Education: Undergraduate degree and relevance, graduate degree and relevance to field work – and 10 years industry experience.
* Ability to read and interpret financial reports and budgets.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Experience managing in the region is highly desired.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in@internews.org, placing “CoP – IQ – in” in the subject line. Please name your attached documents in the following format: “LastName_cv” and “LastName_cover”.
More information here.
