Chief of Party - Macedonia

Internews® Network is an international non-profit organization working to improve access to information for people around the world by fostering independent media and promoting open communications policies. Internews' programs are built on the conviction that providing people with access to vibrant, diverse news and information empowers them to make their voices heard and to participate effectively in their communities. .

General Function:

Internews Network is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) candidate for a program that focuses on empowering local media in the Republic of Macedonia. The COP will be hired on a full-time basis and will be based in Skopje. The COP will be responsible for overseeing the overall program implementation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide general oversight of the program, including program management, strategic vision, fiscal integrity, quality and timing of deliverables, and coordination with partners;
• Assess opportunities for media development programs in the Republic of Macedonia;
• Mobilize media experts and other relevant stakeholders to address a variety of improvements in media development;
• Consult and liaise with key stakeholders in media and civil society in the Republic of Macedonia;
• Provide overall management of sub-grantees and sub-contractors;
• Produce effective written reports and oral presentations on the developmental challenges facing the program, and articulate the program’s successes in meeting those challenges;
• Required to travel to regional project sites within the Republic of Macedonia for project management and monitoring purposes;
• Responsible for the quality, cost, and timeliness of performed work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10-15 years of progressively responsible media development experience;
• Previous experience as a proactive COP with a strong reputation for developing excellent collaborative working relationships with counterparts, international organizations and donors;
• Long-term, overseas media development experience preferably in Eastern Europe, Balkans, and/or Former Soviet Union;
• A successful track record in supervising, designing, managing, and implementing technical assistance for donor-funded media projects and proven ability to develop and monitor work plans, training plans, and procurement plans;
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large national staff and an international team of consultants; manage grants; and ensure quality and timely project reporting;
• Strong interpersonal skills, necessary to maintain good relations with relevant stakeholders;
• Strong knowledge of new media preferred;
• English fluency required, working knowledge of Macedonian or other Balkan languages is preferred;
• A Master’s Degree in Media Development, International Development or equivalent is preferred.

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 “CoP-MK– in” in the subject line. Please name your attached documents in the following format: “LastName_cv” and “LastName_cover”. EOE M/F/D/V