Eastern Europe: Country Director
Internews Network is seeking a Country Director candidate for one of its offices in Eastern Europe to manage Internews’ media development portfolio. The Country Director will be hired on a full-time basis and will be based in Eastern Europe. The Country Director will be responsible for overseeing the overall portfolio implementation and management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Liaise with representatives of sources of funding for Internews’ work
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Prepare monthly reports to supervisor on all Internews projects in execution
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Maintain close contact with other Internews managers in the region
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Strategize new directions/methods for Internews to help independent media
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Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of independent news broadcasting in the region of responsibility
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Conduct regular visits to regional news broadcasting companies for research and to maintain contact
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Encourage news broadcast companies to do more news programming, adopt ethical journalism practices, and revamp management techniques for business advancement
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Support the development of innovative digital media programming
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Maintain contact with local government officials
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Ensure the Internews Field Office is properly registered and conforms to local tax law
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Receive cash for Internews Field Office through local bank account
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Respond to local governmental authorities interfering with news broadcast companies’ work
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Work toward the development of independent, self-sufficient local media NGOs
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Request wire transfers from Main Office Accounting for operating expenses
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Ensure conformance with grantors’ rules and regulations
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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:
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Fluency in English and Russian
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Computer literacy in both English and Russian
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Experience working in region
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Experience writing & reporting for grants (especially USAID)
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Aptitude with mechanical and electronic equipment
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Journalism education or experience
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Experience managing an office with 8 to 15 people
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Some accounting experience
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Relevant university degree
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