ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Internews is seeking a Project Lead for a two-year Media Development project in Ethiopia. This project aims to protect and promote free expression while reducing online and physical attacks on media professionals in the country. The Project Lead will provide technical expertise to journalists, media associations, civil society organizations, and coalitions to advocate for free media and ensure the safety of journalists while overseeing the project’s implementation throughout the two years.
The Project Lead will be responsible for the direct oversight of the project, ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards, managing and overseeing subgrants, providing capacity building to local partners, and overseeing overall program implementation, including training session, mentorship initiatives, advocacy by local partners, and roundtables. The Project Lead will provide strategic guidance and leadership for the program, coordinate technical, legal, and professional capacity-building assistance to journalists and partners, and ensure proper oversight of Internews personnel, financial management, and administration. Additionally, the Project Lead will manage and provide technical assistance to subgrants under the project. The Project Lead will also be responsible for establishing strong partnerships and facilitating dialogue with funders, government entities, and other stakeholders.
LOGISTICS
This position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply soon.
This is a limited-duration position, with an expected end date of October 2026.
OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING
We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.
DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:
QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
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This position is being offered and hired by Internews Network. Benefits will be consistent with Internews Network's offerings and will be reviewed during the hiring process. Additional information can be found on our Benefits page.
Internews Network is an EEO/AAP/OFCCP employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Internews does not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.