Job
Title: Project Director
Reports To: Internews Europe Director of Programmes
Deadline: January, 8th, 2012
Location: Nairobi (Kenya)
Duration: Nine (9) months, February 01 – September 30, 2012
Background
The purpose of Big Picture Digital Journalism is to strengthen African
journalists’ capacities to use crowdsourcing approaches to leverage citizen
participation and increase the representation of local voices and perspectives
through both traditional and new media channels.
The participants in the action will be from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Central
African Republic and Cote d’Ivoire. Trainings of trainers will target selected
journalism trainers which will then help spread knowledge to local journalists.
In addition the action will support crowdsourced journalism projects through
small grants and mentoring. This will support the use of participatory
information gathering practices to promote transparency and accountability,
social justice and participate in improving the delivery of basic services.
Big Picture Digital Journalism aims to support the use of ICTs, which empower
journalists but also CSOs and communities themselves in the form of cheaper
bottom up channels that enable peer-to-peer production and distribution of
information.
Journalists will be supported in the realization of projects that leverage
citizen participation through ICTs in order to enhance the information ecology
across wide range of social issues.
The project will build skills among journalists’ trainers, support them in the
delivery of in-country trainings and mentor the development of three
crowdsourced journalism projects.
Scope of works:
The Project Director is responsible for the development, management,
(programmatic and financial) and coordination of Internews Europe’s Big Picture
Digital Journalism project.
- Overall
Project Management: provide leadership and direction for the
implementation of all project activities ensuring that the project’s goals
are achieved while improving effectiveness and maximizing impact;
- Team
Management: Direct the efforts of a team of crowdsourcing experts, new
information technologies experts and trainers in order to assure that high
quality standards of professional training and project support are
delivered according to project commitments;
- Manage
relations with project partners and beneficiaries: negotiate and manage
contracts, supervise and monitor the implementation of activities, ensure
smooth communication with all parties involved ;
- ToT
and Trainings: Manage the selection process to identify partner
organisations and participants in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Francophone
Central African Republic and Cote d’Ivoire. Design, organize and conduct
trainings of trainers. Help design, organise and supervise trainings for
journalists and bloggers in the target countries.
- Project
Contest/Support/Mentoring: Manage the contest, identify jury members,
follow-up and support selected projects through all phases of their
implementation and help establish sustainability of projects by targeted
capacity building, network building and project promotion.
- Community
platform management: Manage implementation, animate and editorially
contribute to online platform in order to capitalize on knowledge created
during the project and allow participants and other interested parties to
continue sharing knowledge beyond the life time of the project;
- Content
Monitoring: ensure that on-line content is in line with professional
standards of journalism and editorial guidelines;
- Financial
Oversight: ensure that financial and administrative processes are controlled
and compliant with organisational and donor requirements; assist partners
as needed in financial reporting;
- Coordination
of project activities and partners: work closely with Internews Europe
project directors working in the same field and Internews Network regional
management, media partners and institutions, and relevant organisations to
collaborate and leverage resources where possible;
- Official
Correspondence: prepare or oversee the production of all official communications,
briefings and reports to donors and partners as required;
- Representation:
represent Internews Europe at all external events including meetings,
roundtables and conferences with government officials, partner
organizations and other stakeholders.
- Communications:
work closely with Internews Europe’s Headquarters staff including the
Direction of Programmes, the Financial and Administration Departments and
the dedicated Project Associate
- Other
logistics and administration tasks to be determined in the inception
phase.
Qualifications
Required (must have all):
- Fluency
in spoken and written French and English.
- Proven
track record in managing and producing crowdsourced news and citizen
journalism projects.
- Track
record in implementing Ushahidi, FrontlineSMS, mobile technology and
familiarity with ways to leverage social media.
- Experience
of innovative media and communication platforms.
- Extensive
experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Very
good working knowledge of the key sector leaders in the field of
crowdsourced journalism.
- Proven
interpersonal and networking skills to liaise authoritatively with figures
from the media and donor communities and host governments.
- Sensitivity
to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place.
- Ability
to work collaboratively as part of a team in a challenging and a highly
fluid environment.
- An
understanding of the vision/mission, core values and objectives of
Internews.
- Understanding
of and passion for the area of innovative journalism approaches.
- Excellent
communication and reporting skills, both written and oral.
- Excellent
time management and the ability to prioritize a heavy workload under
pressure.
- Excellent
administrative and organizational skills.
- Willingness
to work in demanding, stressful, and, at times, dangerous situations under
difficult living conditions with respect for basic security rules.
- Psychological
resilience and a sense of humor.
- Relevant
university degree.
Desirable:
- Prior
experience working in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Central African Republic
and/or Ivory Coast
- Practical
skills in web design, information visualization and information
architecture.
- Practical
skills in web integration, web development, mobile platforms.
To
Apply:
Please send your application file (resume in English of no more than 3 pages,
motivation letter and the names and contacts of three referees) to
jobs@internews.eu
Reference to mention: PD-KY+(name)
Deadline for applications: January 8th, 2012
4:06 PM
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