Armenia: Country Director

Armenia: Country Director
Location:	Yerevan, Armenia


Description Closing date: 18 June 2012
GENERAL FUNCTION: Internews Network is seeking a Country Director candidate for Armenia to manage Internews’ media development portfolio. The Country Director will be hired on a full-time basis and will be based in Yerevan. 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 and other program beneficiaries 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 Support the development of innovative digital media programming 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 development of independent, self-sufficient local media NGOs 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 Armenian
Computer literacy
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 8 to 15 people
Some accounting experience
Relevant university degree

Contact Details

Contact:: Hiring Manager
Email:: http://www.internews.org/jobs

Application Instructions

Please visit Internews' website to apply:

https://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&cws=1&rid=126

Or http://www.internews.org/jobs