Chief of Party - Tunisia

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.

General Function:

The Chief of Party oversees all aspects of a two year initiative with the goal of strengthening local media coverage to ensure viewers/listeners/readers outside Tunis are included in national debates and issues of interest. The objective is to expand the use of new and social media applications to engage more Tunisians in political debate and to increase public awareness of the transition process by overseeing the production of multi-media and alternative youth and citizen-generated content in Tunisia. The Chief of Party will provide strategic guidance and leadership for the program; strengthen the capacity of independent media outlets and help enable journalists and other media professionals to promote constructive reporting and debate on transition issues. The Chief of Party also ensures proper oversight of Internews’ personnel, trainees, financial management and administration; and collaborates with member stations to ensure their full buy-in and ownership of the network. The Chief of Party will also be responsible for establishing strong partnership in the country and in the region and engage in dialogue with the appropriate partners and donor representatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic, operational and representational assistance to ensure that activities are meeting their goals and targets, recommending program adjustments when necessary to keep the project on track.
• Provide leadership, management, representational and operational oversight for Internews Network’s program in Tunisia.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with local partner organizations and ensure that partners have ownership of the overall network initiative.
• Track and report project progress and activities monthly against work plans.
• Oversee the multimedia center and all program monitoring and evaluation in Tunisia to ensure effective operation and implementation and to measure the impact of activities.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge radio and media usage in Tunisia, and a general understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing independent media and freedom of expression in Tunisia and the MENA region as a whole.
• 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 Tunisia project, responsible for ensuring all costs charged to the project are allowable, reasonable and correctly allocated.
• Provide management and oversight of daily operations of the Internews’ program in Tunisia.
• Accept fiduciary responsibility for all funds advanced for the purpose of the project.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Carry out management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Coordinates closely with the DC-based IN MENA team and provides weekly updates on project activities
• Assist with proposal constructing and writing
• Other duties as assigned/necessary
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Direct professional experience in or expert knowledge of television and radio, preferably in network building and/or station management
• Experience with professional capacity-building programs for journalists and media outlets
• Experience working with and training youth
• Familiarity with the web for online radio and online discussions
• Previous senior-level management experience, including significant staff, financial and administrative oversight
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Prior experience working in the MENA region is preferred
• Fluency in Arabic and French language skills are a must
• Understanding of Tunisian history and politics
• Desire and ability to work in physically demanding and emotionally challenging environments.
• Willing and able to travel extensively.
• Education: Undergraduate degree and relevance, graduate degree and relevance to field work – and 10 years industry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret financial reports and budgets.

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-TN-IN” in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V