Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 08 Apr 2016
GENERAL FUNCTION
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. Internews has been working in South Sudan since 2006 to establish community radio stations across the country, and to train South Sudanese journalists to operate them. We also implement other activities across the sector, including actively working to meet the critical information needs of the South Sudanese communities who have been impacted by the recent conflict.
Internews is starting an exciting new project to meet the information needs of the more than 100,000 Sudanese refugees in Northern Unity, including in the Yida settlement, Ajuong Thuk Refugee Camp, and eventually Pamir camp, currently under construction. The Humanitarian Project Manager (HPM) will develop and implement the project, with substantial community involvement and critical humanitarian partnership building. The position will be based in Yida and Jam Jang, South Sudan for the duration of the project, with frequent travel between the two as required. The HPM reports to Humanitarian Coordinator and works closely with the HC on project planning and coordination.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with Internews staff, including the Chief of Party, the Humanitarian Coordinator and the Community Radio Director to design and implement a project which includes a community radio station run by and for refugees and host populations; a news bureau in one of the camps; subgrants with local partners; vocational training in journalism; and innovative ways of gathering and sharing information with the community.
Work closely with UN agencies, humanitarian partners, and most critically, the local host and refugee communities to design the project set-up, including the location and building of the station.
Manage the set-up and day-to-day running of the project, oversight of trainers, supervision of community correspondents and other staff.
Provide overall management, vision and direction of program, including budget management, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and to a high standard
Supervise journalism trainers, ensuring local community correspondents are well-trained on information gathering techniques, humanitarian communication, including Communications with Communities, behavior change communications, script writing, and technical aspects of mixing program content.
Overall responsible for content review, to ensure all content is fair, accurate, independent and that it meets the needs of the communities.
Design and oversee staff to implement innovative ways to ensure the content reaches the communities, including distribution of radio sets, building static listening posts, and setting up listening groups.
Assist and oversee staff who manage dedicated listening groups, building the number of groups, listeners and sites where pre-recorded programs are played.
Reinforce and expand two-way communication channels and systems between humanitarian agencies, and local community groups and individuals.
Manage and drive research activities (including surveys, focus group discussions etc.) to learn and build the program.
Manage the project administration, HR, contracts and finance.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the site/project, including overseeing repair and maintenance, office/living accommodation, vehicles/quads, etc.
Deliver regular (e.g., weekly M&E) program reports, newsletters etc., as well as archiving all audio material and scripts
Liaise with donors and arrange site visits as required
Lead on relationships with humanitarian partners (UN and NGO) to strategize about messaging; represent Internews in all relevant coordination fora and through bilateral interaction with key partners; maintain and update a database with relevant contacts.
Explore new ways of engaging with communities and channeling their feedback to humanitarian service providers. Producing a weekly headlines document that is shared with NGOs to reflect community concerns.
Produce multimedia materials (blog posts, photos, tweets etc.) from the project for external audiences; liaise with communications sections within Internews to promote the project.
Collaborate with journalism trainers assigned to project and delivering training and regular mentoring.
Produce emergency programs when needed.
Share learning and building strategies across field bases where appropriate.
Responsible for working closely with Country Risk Manager to build team safety and security.
Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Relevant university degree in media, communication, international development, or humanitarian sector
- Experience in leading projects, including budget management, reporting and M&E
- Experience in leading and coordinating teams and staff
- Experience in Communication with Communities (CwC) projects, with a strong focus on the feedback loop from the communities into the humanitarian system
- A thorough understanding of the work of humanitarian and development agencies, including working within the UN cluster system and peacekeeping operations
- A solid background in journalism and/or communications for development
- Strong communication and diplomatic skills
- Proven ability to develop and monitor work plans and training plans
- Practical experience in establishing and operating training programs
- Experience living and working in Africa and/or conflict/post-conflict environments; experience in South Sudan desirable
- Ability to adjust to shifting political circumstances and create programming accordingly
- Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place and experience supervising staff
- Must be self-reliant, resourceful, good problem-solver, good humored, and flexible
- Ability to travel within and spend extended time in the field, with limited facilities, often under harsh conditions
- Fluency in English, Arabic a plus
How to apply:
To apply please visit:
https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&cws=1&rid=505&org=INTERNEWS