Project Director - Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This is a local national position. For our locally hired overseas positions, benefits are consistent with local office policy and are not necessarily consistent with benefits listed for our other positions.
Background: Internews® Network is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, DC 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: Under the supervision of the Regional Director for Asia, the Project Director performs high level tasks and program implementation, including managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders and fiscal oversight.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Oversee and manage specific project activities and deliverables by sub-grantees, including tracking of budgets and project activities. • Liaise and manage partnerships between project sub-grantees and local stakeholders. • Assist in programmatic and partnership development and project support for future programs. • Help prepare reports and budgets (write, edit, proof, revise). • Prepare correspondence and reports from local conferences and discussion panels. • Write reports for primary donors. • Implement activities related to communication with the public and news media on program activities and accomplishments, as well as public relations. • Carry out research as assigned and in support of ongoing projects and new initiatives. • Represent organization at various conferences and events. • Maintain Internews activity database for country program • Oversee monitoring and evaluation of project deliverables • Perform other responsibilities related to the project as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: • 5-10 years work experience in project management with specific respect to managing project grants • Strong media or journalism background • Experience in the field of media • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to interact effectively with local and foreign experts, managers and government officials • Strong familiarity with political, economic, and social issues in Malaysia • Ability to adjust to shifting political circumstances and create programming accordingly. • Proficient in MS Office • Relevant university degree required
TO APPLY Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in(at) internews (dot) org (re-write in standard format), placing “PD-MY-reliefweb” in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V
Closing date: 15 Jun 2011 — Internews Network
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