Internews Media Resource Manager Job in Mogadishu, Somalia

Job Title: Media Resource Manager
 

Reports To: Somalia Country Director
 

Deadline for application: 1st April, 2014
 

Purpose of the job: The Media Resource Manager is responsible for the programmatic management and coordination of the Media Resource Centre. 

The Media Resource Manager is also responsible for developing and managing relationships between the local and federal authorities in Somalia associated with both Media and Human Rights.

Key Responsibilities:
 

A) Management 

• Provide overall management of the Media for Peace Program including technical oversight and quality assurance. 
• Coordinate and facilitate government and stakeholder meetings associated with both Media Law and the newly adopted Human Rights Commission. 
• Establish and maintain an active contact database and strong relationships with partners, media outlets, media institutions, media development organizations, governmental institutions, parliamentarian members, and civil society. 
• Promote and publicize project activities using a wide range of effective and appropriate PR and reporting materials. 
• Develop roles and responsibilities for staff and partner staff. 
• Ensure that the expenditure of all funds advanced for the purpose of the project is made in compliance with funder regulations and Internews policy.

B) Project Reporting 

• Write quarterly narrative reports, as directed by the Country Director. 
• Write quarterly narrative reports, as directed by the Country Director. 
• Manage the transcription of town hall meetings, radio programming, and various meeting minutes.
• Write the final recommendation report for various stakeholders. 
• Perform other duties assigned by the Country Director

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Postgraduate degree preferred. 
• Minimum of 2 years of Program Management experience, preferably with
  International Development experience 
• Working knowledge of donor rules and regulations 
• Working knowledge of Somalia political systems, both federal and regional. 
• Willingness to work and travel throughout Somalia, based in Mogadishu. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English. 
• Somali language and/or knowledge of Somalia and its culture preferred.

Application Procedure:
 

Send your application to Somalia@internews.org