Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Advisor - Social Media | Social Action II Program
IREX seeks applicants for the position of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Advisor for its Social Media | Social Action II Program. The Social Media | Social Action Program II (SM|SA II) program will build on the experience and success of IREX’s earlier program which connected youth-focused NGOs across the Middle East region with technology tools useful for advancing their work and increasing civic participation. SM|SA II will be a pilot project designed to combine new technologies and traditional outreach tools in comprehensive good governance advocacy campaigns in Jordan.
Under the supervision of Program Manager the ICT Advisor will support active citizens and CSOs to partner and work together on different initiatives under these complimentary stages to build a campaign. Specifically, the ICT Advisor will provide partners with advocacy training and mentoring, technical assistance on integrating ICT tools and strategies into campaigns, and small grants to bolster this work. Candidates should have advanced social media training skills.
Duties & Responsibilities
● Support coordination and implementation of program activities, including providing strategic guidance to CSO partners and playing an integral role in the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities as well as ensuring that program deliverables are being met
● Provide trainings on ICT and social media applications to CSOs and community members.
● Mentor CSOs in the implementation of grant-supported projects
Qualifications
● University degree in relevant field, masters preferred
● Minimum of 5 years’ experience in international development, preferably with some of that period focused on utilizing technology-based approaches to strengthening civic engagement
● Strong leadership skills and ability create a productive working environment for staff
● Contextual understanding of the challenges and opportunities of strengthening advocacy skills of NGOs
● Superior writing, editing and oral presentation skills, evidenced by professional experience and success
● Strong organizational skills including ability to prioritize and multi-task
● Demonstrated program management experience; field management experience preferred
● Flexibility and enthusiasm for IREX programs
● Experience working in Jordan preferred
● Arabic skills strongly preferred
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