Deputy Chief of Party Internews Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Internews Network is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party candidate for a potential USAID funded program in Cambodia to build on local efforts by technology-oriented civil society organizations using new technology and social media for development by formalizing a technology / social innovation lab. The Deputy Chief of Party will oversee the program’s day-to-day operations and work in close partnership with the COP. The goals of this program are to, through investment in social innovation processes: 1. Empower civil society and citizens with equal access to information and communications, 2. Increase access to and diversity of educational opportunities, and incubate and design technology-based solutions for CSOs 3. Train CSOs how to use media technology for development purposes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Oversee the program’s day-to-day operations and work in close partnership with the Chief of Party · Manage the technology/social innovation lab, oversee and mentor each of the technical teams and managers · Oversee the overall media and public relations strategy development and execution. · Oversee social marketing and outreach for development methodologies and support’ · Support partnerships strengthening and community building with Cambodian organizations and thought leaders · Coordinate program’s online and social media presence; · Document using new and social media the program’s creation, events, projects, etc · Liaise with local and international traditional and new media. · Consult and liaise with key stakeholders in regions and in the ICT field. · Provide management of sub-grantees and sub-contractors; · Produce effective written reports and oral presentations on the developmental challenges facing the program, and articulate the program’s successes in meeting those challenges; · Responsible for the quality, cost, and timeliness of performed work. QUALIFICATIONS: · Previous experience managing an innovation or technology lab in Cambodia, · Khmer language skills, and have outstanding English language speaking and writing capabilities · Ability to translate complex principles of media technology into simple terms. · Proven skills with PR and strategy development, and be able to communicate with multiple stakeholders · Knowledge of information communications and have the oral and written coms skills to effectively liaise with local and international stakeholders, including mass media. · Experience managing an innovation or technology lab or working in the technology sector in Cambodia strongly preferred. · Excellent capabilities and skills working with a range of international and national partners, proven track record of effective relationship and alliance building efforts in complex and challenging contexts · Demonstrable expertise and vision for using social media and technology for development purposes · Practical experience in establishing and operating training programs, particularly for participants from developing countries. · Strong interpersonal skills, necessary to maintain good relations with relevant stakeholders; · Strong knowledge of new media preferred; · USAID or USG experience is strongly preferred; |
TO APPLY:
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https://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&cws=1&rid=158
https://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&cws=1&rid=158
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