IMS is seeking a Programme Officer for the Media and Democracy Unit. This Unit implements media development programmes in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and West Africa

 

International Media Support (www.i-m-s.dk)  is a non-profit organisation based in Denmark working with media in countries affected by armed conflict, human insecurity and political transition. In more than 30 countries worldwide, IMS helps to strengthen professional practices and ensure that media and media workers can operate under challenging circumstances.

IMS is seeking a Programme Officer for the Media and Democracy Unit. This Unit implements media development programmes in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and West Africa (http://www.i-m-s.dk/content/media-democracy).

IMS values dynamic and pro-active colleagues who are able to work in a flexible and responsive workplace.  IMS believes that personal commitment to programmes and the ability to motivate partners is vital.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Educational Level 

• University degree/ higher education in a relevant discipline
• Computer literacy (word processing and online tools)

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 to 5 years of work experience with media and/or development assistance
• Knowledge of preparing projects and budgets
• Knowledge of media an advantage
• Country experience from target regions an advantage

Key Skills and Competencies

• Ability to write strategic work plans, set priorities and allocate resources
• Experience with managing groups and participatory techniques
• Strong engagement and motivational skills for working with partners
• Strong skills in programme implementation and budgetary control
• Ability to work independently on one’s own initiative
• Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate effectively and transparently
• Ability to monitor and evaluate results and achievements
• Knowledge of international human rights standards an advantage

Language

• Fluency in English (oral and written) essential. Knowledge of Russian or an additional language an advantage

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

a)  Supporting IMS partner organisations in designing, developing and implementing projects

b)  Coordinating activities between national and international partners

c)  Preparing work plans and schedules for activities

d)  Preparing budgets for projects, linked to the work plans

e) Collecting activity and narrative reports and financial updates from partners

f)  Preparing reports after implementation for submission to donors and international partners

g) Coordinating multi-layered professional media and journalism networks

h) Organising coordination and ‘experience sharing’ meetings amongst multiple partners

i)  Monitoring quality of implementation and solving problems in consultation with partners

j)  Fundraising, including for existing projects and new projects

It is anticipated that the Programme Officer will travel approximately 40 days per year.

Kindly send us your CV of no more than 4 pages and a 1 page cover letter (both in English) to:  

MDEM PO Job Application
International Media Support
Att. Jane Møller Larsen, Programme Coordinator
Nørregade 18, 2^nd floor
1165 Copenhagen K
Denmark
Or by e-mail to: jobs[snabela]i-m-s.dk

(With the title ‘MDEM PO Job Applications’)

Close of application is Monday, 18^th January 2010, 12:00 hrs. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.