Somalia: Country Director Internews

Somalia: Country Director
Location:	Nairobi, Kenya




GENERAL FUNCTION Internews Network is seeking a Country Director to manage an 18-month conflict mitigation project in Central Somalia, working with a local radio partner. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and implementing the project, and ensuring financial and technical compliance with the terms of the award. This is a full-time post based in Nairobi. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide overall management, vision and direction of program, including budget management, technical oversight and quality assurance. Coordinate with local media partner in setting up and operating 3 community radio stations in Central Somalia. Mentor local media partner in management, administration and sustainability planning. Devise and manage training programs for Somali journalists and civil society organizations. Coordinate safety and security training for journalists and staff. Design and oversee with local partner appropriate radio outputs for target audiences. Liaise with representatives of sources of funding for Internews’ work. Liaise with other media and civil society stakeholders. Liaise with local authorities and ensure Internews operations are compliant with laws and regulations. Strategize new directions/methods for Internews to help independent media development for Somali audiences. Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of media, civil society and political developments affecting Somalia. Supervise/Manage staff in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensure the project is in compliance with all grant and cooperative agreement rules, requirements and regulations as well as with Internews internal policies and procedures. Serve as the primary budget authority over the project, responsible for ensuring all costs charged to the project are allowable, reasonable and correctly allocated. Prepare and assemble materials for all reports, including work plans, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and final reports, in compliance with donor guidelines. Work with Regional Manager to provide comprehensive draft reports, including all proper M&E data, narrative reports, success stories, quotes and photos. Qualifications: Fluency in English Computer literacy in English Minimum 5 years radio broadcasting experience, preferably in community radio Minimum 4 years management experience Experience living and working in East Africa; experience in and knowledge of Somali culture or language an asset Experience writing and reporting for grants Experience implementing USAID or other donor-funded projects Journalism education or experience, specifically in broadcast Experience setting up and operating radio stations and transmission facilities Experience managing a small office Ability to adjust to shifting political circumstances and create programming accordingly Multicultural sensitivity Experience working with local partners Experience with conflict mitigation and prevention Ability to travel within and spend time in the field, and to function within security protocols in risk areas. Relevant academic qualifications