Country: Thailand
Closing date: 23 Aug 2017
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.
About the role
Internews’ Asia Programme and its Earth Journalism Network (EJN) seeks an experienced project manager to oversee a new four-year project aimed at building environmental media capacity and content in the Asia-Pacific region. This includes responsibilities for managing all aspects of the project, including programmatic work, providing deliverables, managing staff and budgets, and collaborating with partners.
The EJN Asia Project Manager will ensure compliance with Internews’s and donors’ rules and regulations, and local laws within the scope of their responsibilities.
The EJN Asia Project Manager will report to the Asia Regional Director for Internews, and work in consultation and collaboration with Internews/EJN staff and Internews HQ in London.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)
Oversee all aspects of a four-year project aimed at boosting the quantity and quality of environmental coverage in the Asia-Pacific region. Responsible for programmatic, managerial, operational and budgeting duties including:
Providing all project deliverables, and meeting the results as described in the project logframe and annual work plans.
Ensuring the smooth functioning of project activities, in coordination with other Internews/EJN staff. These activities will include distributing and monitoring sub-grants to partner organizations in the region, story stipends to individual journalists, carrying out in-person training and Fellowship programmes, supporting content and management of three-to-five GeoJournalism web-sites.
Managing risk, including security, during the project; Developing and implementing contingency plans.
Providing leadership and overall management of full-time and part-time project staff and consultants - including a Bangkok-based programme coordinator, five regional content coordinators, researcher and other short-term consultants – and working in coordination with other Internews/EJN support staff and Internews/HQ.
Ensuring project spending is on target, managing the budget in coordination with finance colleagues in Bangkok and programme support in London, and planning or adjusting the project workplan and budget in accord with changing conditions and in compliance with donor’s requirements. This role will have budget accountability within delegated authority.
Leading on the research and monitoring and evaluation for the project, and liaising with technical experts at Internews and external partners, including grantees.
Producing narrative project reports for the donor and quarterly internal reports in a timely fashion and to the required standard. Organising and leading on annual formal evaluation meetings with the donor. Working closely with finance colleagues in Bangkok and programme support in London to ensure smooth completion of annual project audits required by the donor.
Leading on the development and implementation of robust communication and visibility plan throughout the project in compliance with Internews’s and donors’ requirements.
Maintain close contact with Internews/EJN staff and facilitate regular communication between regional contractors, selected project beneficiaries, and global staff.
In consultation with Asia Regional Director and EJN Executive Director, liaise with representatives of sources of funding for Internews’ work.
Assist Internews staff to design and follow through on development strategies that will help generate additional government and private donor support for Internews’ environmental media programs.
In Years 2-4, additional funding may be secured for this project. The EJN Asia Project Manager may therefore be required to work with and to report to other new donors.
Potentially serve as a trainer or resource person for journalism training programs.
Lead on the recruitment, hiring and supervision of new staff. Develop terms of reference for international and national staff and consultants carrying out specific components of the projects. Provide necessary training for continuous staff development.
Represent Internews’ environmental programs at key conferences and events, including with funders and policy experts.
Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong project management skills: At least 5 years of international project management or development experience, including experience in the field, experience managing project staff, and meeting project deliverables and timelines.
Experience managing budgets, spending and administration, including budget analysis and planning.
Prior experience working on environmental issues, as a journalist and/or in media development.
Fluency in English and strong oral communication and presentation skills; Asian language skills a plus.
Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment and collaborate with a diverse range of organizations and partners.
Willingness and ability to work remotely with colleagues around the world, including a willingness to occasionally communicate and work during non-standard business hours.
Ability and willingness to travel internationally, sometimes to hostile or challenging environments.
Proven experience and superior analytical and writing ability for developing high quality narrative reports and proposal development.
Good knowledge and experience with MS Excel and Word; Proficiency in Windows Office Suite.
Proven organization skills, with high attention to detail.
Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize with a shifting workload.
Experience with event organizing and/or making complex travel arrangements.
Relevant university degree at the MA level. Strong work experience could be equivalent.
Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate.
Proven ability to set priorities, meet tight deadlines, manage multiple assignments and time effectively.
Ability to adapt to changing project and department needs and priorities.
Proven analytical and problem-solving ability.
Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
Strong interest in environmental issues and media.
Experience with ICT4D and digital media technology is helpful.
Application Instructions
Candidates must submit a succinct covering letter of no more than 2-pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the person speciation 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.
How to apply:
Application Instructions
Candidates must submit a succinct covering letter of no more than 2-pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the person speciation 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.