Division: Media Development Division (MDD)
Reports To: Vice President for MDD
Date Posted: 8/30/2011
Application Deadline: 9/23/2011
Position Summary
IREX seeks candidates for Chief of Party to direct a media development program in Mozambique. The Chief of Party will have overall responsibility for meeting program objectives, and will provide technical expertise in media sector strengthening and management and administrative oversight for the program. The position, which will be based in Maputo, is contingent on funding.
Duties & Responsibilities
-Strategic and technical leadership, with responsibility to ensure all program objectives are met
-Oversight of programmatic, finance, and administrative functions
-Representation of program to donors, partners, stakeholders and counterpart organizations
-Leadership and management of staff
-Implementation of monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management processes
Qualifications
-Significant experience in media sector development in international settings, with relevant regional experience strongly preferred
-Expertise in one or more technical areas relevant to strengthening media capacity and sustainability
-Experience in managing USAID and/or other donor-funded projects strongly preferred
-Demonstrated ability to understand and respond quickly to complex programmatic challenges
-Demonstrated ability to manage staff and ensure adherence to budgets
-Excellent verbal and written communications skills
-Professional fluency in Portuguese strongly preferred; fluency in English required.
Application Instructions
Please click "apply for this job" button to apply. Please supply a resume, cover letter, and three-year salary history when applying.
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Chief of Party (Media)
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