Project Director - Internews - Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
Kyrgyzstan: Project Director - Conflict Mitigation, Supporting the Public Broadcaster and Independent Online Media
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan


General Function:
Internews Network is seeking a Project Director (PD) candidate for a program that builds the capacity of Kyrgyzstan’s public broadcaster. The PD will be hired on a full-time basis and will be based in a field office in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The PD will be responsible for overseeing the overall program implementation and management. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide general oversight of the program, including program management, strategic vision, fiscal integrity, quality and timing of deliverables, and coordination with partners;
• Design and lead technical activities, including financial, programmatic, and media assessments and training;
• Provide one-on-one mentoring to Kyrgyzstan’s public broadcaster’s management;
• Manage Internews staff and consultants that provide technical assistance to the public broadcaster;
• Make effective written reports and oral presentations on the developmental challenges facing the project, and articulate the project’s successes in meeting those challenges;
• Responsible for the quality, cost, and timeliness of performance of all work performed under the funding contract.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years of professional experience as a working journalist, editor, or media manager;
• Substantial experience building the capacity of local organizations;
• Relevant professional experience managing capacity building projects in Europe and Eurasia countries;
• Substantial experienced working as a Project Manager;
• A successful track record in supervising, designing, managing, and implementing technical assistance for donor-funded media projects and proven ability to develop and monitor work plans, training plans, and procurement plans;
• Demonstrated ability to manage a national staff and an international team of consultants; manage grants; and ensure quality and timely project reporting;
• Strong interpersonal skills, necessary to maintain good relations with relevant stakeholders;
• USAID or USG experience is strongly preferred;
• English and Russian language fluency required;
• A Master’s Degree in Media Development, International Development or equivalent is preferred.

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