Project Director - Mozambique

Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs directly supporting frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we are supporting the right of every individual to be free.

Position Summary

The Project Director will assist the Chief of Party to lead a potential USAID funded Media Sector Development Program. The goal of the program is to support the professionalization and empowerment of independent media in Mozambique. He/she will assist in program development and implementation, providing technical assistance and training, financial management, staff supervision, oversight of office management, building and maintaining partnerships with Mozambican media and civil society; public relations, and fundraising. The position, which will be based in Maputo, is contingent on funding.

Some Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in implementing and overseeing all components of the program
Provide expertise in the Mozambican media sector and related government and civil society stakeholders
Assist in monitoring and evaluation processes, and writing program reports to ensure completion of program objectives
Assist in financial and administrative management of the program, staff supervision and general office operations
Manage Mozambican partner organizations and international and Mozambican consultants
Represent Freedom House before counterparts in country and abroad, and the donor community

We offer great benefits including:

100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision Insurance for Family coverage by Cigna
100% employer-paid Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
100% employer-paid Evacuation, and International Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
100% employer-paid air fare and visa fees for employee and dependents to work location
100% employer-paid R&R leave for expatriates which includes cost of air travel to and from home of record for employee and dependents
100% employer-paid Orientation in Washington DC office
Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, and holidays
And much more…

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in media, communication, public administration, international development, or related field, Master’s degree strongly preferred
6 - 8 years experience with democracy and human rights programs
Strong ability to communicate effectively in English and Portuguese, both orally and in writing
Experience in other challenging environments and flexibility to apply lessons learned from other contexts
Experience in managing and implementing multi-component, donor-funded programs
Demonstrated understanding of USAID and other donor approaches to media development and familiarity with efforts to apply a media lens to development work
Demonstrated ability to mobilize communities, encourage the inclusion of marginalized groups, and incorporate media development practices and methodologies into development programs
Proven success in managing a diverse range of external partnerships
Experience providing technical assistance to local organizations in Africa
Ability to build and strengthen other media organizations
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated pro-active approach to problem solving
Strong track record in project and staff management