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Kyrgyzstan: Project Director - Conflict Mitigation

Kyrgyzstan: Project Director
Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

Description

Kyrgyzstan: Project Director - Conflict Mitigation, Supporting the Public Broadcaster and Independent Online Media
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Background:
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:
Internews Network is seeking a Project Director (PD) candidate for a program that builds the capacity of Kyrgyzstan’s public broadcaster. The PD will be hired on a full-time basis and will be based in a field office in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The PD will be responsible for overseeing the overall program implementation and management.

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;
  • Design and lead technical activities, including financial, programmatic, and media assessments and training;
  • Provide one-on-one mentoring to Kyrgyzstan’s public broadcaster’s management;
  • Manage Internews staff and consultants that provide technical assistance to the public broadcaster;
  • Make effective written reports and oral presentations on the developmental challenges facing the project, and articulate the project’s successes in meeting those challenges;
  • Responsible for the quality, cost, and timeliness of performance of all work performed under the funding contract.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 10 years of professional experience as a working journalist, editor, or media manager;
  • Substantial experience building the capacity of local organizations;
  • Relevant professional experience managing capacity building projects in Europe and Eurasia countries;
  • Substantial experienced working as a Project Manager;
  • 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 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;
  • USAID or USG experience is strongly preferred;
  • English and Russian language fluency required;
  • A Master’s Degree in Media Development, International Development or equivalent is preferred.

Kyrgyzstan: Project Director - Conflict Mitigation