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Chief of Party Positions - Open Call for Candidates
Locations:  Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia

Background:

Internews® Network is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, DC whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.

General Function:

Internews is seeking candidates for potential media development programs in Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and/or Georgia.  The Chief of Party will provide strategic guidance and leadership for Internews’ program; coordinate technical, legal and professional capacity building assistance to partners and beneficiaries; ensure proper oversight of Internews personnel, financial management and administration; and coordinate with other media stakeholders in the region to ensure that Internews leverages other resources, avoids duplication and compliments other media development initiatives.  The Chief of Party will also be responsible for establishing strong local and international partnerships and dialogue with the appropriate donor representatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential task.

  • Experience managing broad-based media development programs
  • Experience with professional capacity-building programs for journalists and media outlets, particularly in the CIS
  • Russian, Romanian, Armenian, Azeri, and/or Georgian language skills highly desired
  • Previous senior-level management experience, including significant staff, financial and administrative oversight
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proved track record of success managing complex development programs
  • Expertise in the region highly desired

TO APPLY

Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in(at) internews (dot) org (re-write in standard format), placing “CoP-EandE – in” in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V