Photo: Finn Rasmussen/IMS

International Media Support is seeking a Programme Assistant for our Media and Conflict Unit

International Media Support (IMS) is seeking a Programme Assistant to support the programmatic, financial and administrative aspects of its media support activities in countries affected by conflict.

Main tasks:

-Assistance with strategy development and overall programme coordination
-Assistance with implementation of project activities, including travel to target countries
-Oversight of budgets and responsibility for financial activities
-Preparation of programmatic documentation, including contracts, payments requests and budgets.
-Assistance in organisation of special events, conferences, group visits, etc.

Competencies, skills and experience:

- Interest and experience in working with media support and development aid
- Interest and experience in working in countries affected by conflict.
- Knowledge of project implementation, administration and financial control.
- Experience in administration/ budgetary programmes and software, including the Windows Office Package.

Relevant educational background:

- Fluency in English. French and/or Spanish an asset.

For further information about IMS and the job, please visit www.i-m-s.dk or call Finn Rasmussen +45 88327006.

Application and CV in English should be sent to: Job Applications, International Media Support, Nørregade 18, 2nd Floor, DK-1165 Copenhagen K, Denmark or by e-mail to jobs[snabela]i-m-s.dk no later than 8 January 2010. Kindly mark the application ‘’APO MCU’’ in the subject header.

About International Media Support

International Media Support (IMS) is an international NGO based in Copenhagen. IMS works with media worldwide to promote conflict resolution, democratisation and dialogue. IMS values pro-active colleagues who are able to operate in a flexible and dynamic working environment. IMS believes that personal commitment and the ability to build successful relationships with local partners is vital.