General Function:
Internews Network is seeking a Country Director to manage an 18-month conflict mitigation project in Central Somalia, working with a local radio partner.
The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and implementing the project, and ensuring financial and technical compliance with the terms of the award.
This is a full-time post based in Nairobi.Internews Network is seeking a Country Director to manage an 18-month conflict mitigation project in Central Somalia, working with a local radio partner.
The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and implementing the project, and ensuring financial and technical compliance with the terms of the award.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide
overall project management.
- Coordinate
with local media partner in setting up, operating and overseeing output of
3 community radio stations in Central Somalia.
- Mentor
local media partner in management, administration and sustainability
planning.
- Devise
and manage training programs for Somali journalists and civil society
organizations.
- Coordinate
safety and security training for journalists and staff.
- Liaise
with funders, other media, civil society stakeholders and local
authorities.
- Ensure
the project is in compliance with donor and Internews regulations and that
all required reports and workplans are produced to deadlines.
Qualifications:
- Fluency
and computer literacy in English
- Minimum
5 years radio broadcasting experience, preferably in community radio
- Minimum
4 years management experience
- Experience
living and working in East Africa; experience in and knowledge of Somali
culture or language an asset
- Experience
writing and reporting for grants
- Experience
implementing USAID or other donor-funded projects
- Journalism
education or experience, specifically in broadcast
- Experience
managing a small office, setting up and operating radio stations and
transmission facilities
- Experience
with conflict mitigation and prevention
- Ability
to travel within and spend time in the field, and to function within
security protocols in risk areas.
Applications should reach us by 7th March 2012