Country Director - Caucasus Background: Internews® 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: Internews Network is seeking a Country Director candidate for one of its offices in the Caucasus to manage Internews’ media development portfolio. The Country Director will be hired on a full-time basis and will be based in the Caucasus. The Country Director will be responsible for overseeing the overall portfolio implementation and management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Liaise with representatives of sources of funding for Internews’ work
- Prepare monthly reports to supervisor on all Internews projects in execution
- Maintain close contact with other Internews managers in the region
- Strategize new directions/methods for Internews to help independent media
- Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of independent news broadcasting in the region of responsibility
- Conduct regular visits to regional news broadcasting companies for research and to maintain contact
- Encourage news broadcast companies to do more news programming, adopt ethical journalism practices, and revamp management techniques for business advancement
- Maintain contact with local government officials
- Ensure the Internews Field Office is properly registered and conforms to local tax law
- Receive cash for Internews Field Office through local bank account
- Respond to local governmental authorities interfering with news broadcast companies’ work
- Work toward the creation of an independent, self-sufficient local media NGO
- Request wire transfers from Main Office Accounting for operating expenses
- Ensure conformance with grantors’ rules and regulations
- Manage and coordinate the local supervisor who supervises employees in the Field Office 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.
Qualifications: - Fluency in English and Russian and/or language of the Caucasus
- Computer literacy in both English and Russian and/or language of the Caucasus
- Experience working in region
- Experience writing & reporting for grants (especially USAID)
- Aptitude with mechanical and electronic equipment
- Journalism education or experience
- Experience managing an office with 4 to 10 people
- Some accounting experience
- Relevant university degree
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