General Function:
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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,
- Empower civil society and citizens with equal access to information and communications,
- Increase access to and diversity of educational opportunities, and incubate and design technology-based solutions for CSOs
- 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;
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