Armenia: Country Director |
Location: | Yerevan, Armenia |
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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.
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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
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