Program Officer – Asia Bangkok, Thailand GENERAL FUNCTION Under the supervision of the Regional Directorperforms high level tasks and directly manages Internews Network projects with fiscal oversight of the program. In addition, the Program Officer supports other programs within the Program Unit. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. - Responsible for programmatic development and project support for Program Management Unit
- Prepare proposals/reports/budgets, including text editing of proposals
- Prepare correspondence and reports from conferences and discussion panels
- Create and implement a strategy for improved communications on program activities and accomplishments
- Carry out research as assigned and in support of ongoing projects and new initiatives
- Represent Internews at conferences and events, with funders and with policy experts
- Support local partners in the Program Unit with proposal development, fundraising, and organizational development in coordination with Internews International
QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum 5 years programmatic experience in relevant non-profit
- Relevant university degree required.
- Strong knowledge of the media sector in Asia
- Experience in managing grants to local partners
- Experience in managing relationships with a variety of donors
- Proven track record of writing successful proposals to a variety of donor agencies
- Deep familiarity with US government rules and regulations
- Ability to extensively travel in the Asia region
- Background in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans
- Ability to work successfully in high stress environments
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate
- Excellent communication skills: speaking, writing, and listening
- Proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
- Proven analytical and problem-solving ability
- Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
- Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments
- Proficient in MS Office
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