Program Director: Global Human Rights Program - Washington DC, USA
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Vice President for Europe and Eurasia Programs, the Program Director is responsible for all aspects of program implementation, including managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders and fiscal oversight. The program focuses on bolstering protection of fundamental rights – primarily those of freedom of expression, freedom of association, and access to justice to enforce those fundamental rights.
Primary project activities include:
1) “Reporting on Human Rights” training seminars conducted around the world to build journalists’ skills and knowledge of human rights issues and spur innovative coverage of those issues. The training provides the tools journalists need to deepen public understanding of human rights.
2) Media law & advocacy training seminars held regionally and globally to bring together media support NGOs, professional media associations, licensing bodies and parliamentarians to improve regional coordination in combating emerging threats to media freedom and enhanced understanding of advocacy strategies and the current legal and regulatory challenges to media, especially in semi-authoritarian regimes.
3) Toolkits for journalists reporting on human rights issues. The toolkit will be written with local journalists in view and will be available through a variety of platforms.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in human rights, with a focus on journalism, as well as significant experience managing USAID-funded projects. He or she will be responsible for strategic and daily management of the global program, working in partnership with Freedom House, Global Rights, and the International Center for Not-For-Profit Law.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned:
• All aspects of project management, including meeting ambitious milestones and achieving the overall objective of the project in advancing the cause of human rights and freedom of expression.
• Work closely with regional program management units to coordinate all aspects of regional implementation of program, including program/grants closeouts.
• Work with Internews head office as well as other partner US-based non-governmental organizations led by Freedom House and including Global Rights and the International Center for Not- For-Profit Law to ensure proper administration of project activity.
• Maintain relationships with donors through reporting, liaison, communications, and advocacy. Ensure conformance with donor rules and regulations in field activities.
• Assist in raising funds for project continuation by writing proposals and budgets.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong program management skills
• Extensive experience managing projects funded by US and/or European agencies or international organizations, in complex development environments
• Journalism experience, with an emphasis on human rights preferred
• Extensive experience working in developing countries
• Strong critical thinking and writing skills; excellent communication skills
• Experience creating and running budgets
• Strong staff management skills
• Relevant university degree
• Local language skills preferred.
How to apply:
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