ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Internews is seeking a full-time Project Manager based in the UK or Kenya to lead the implementation of a regional project in the MENA region, that aims at enhancing the resilience, sustainability, and business viability of independent media outlets in the MENA region.
The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing program strategy, coordinating with regional partners, ensuring the successful delivery of tailored capacity-building activities, and maintaining close engagement with media outlets. This role requires expertise in media development, disinformation counter-strategies, and organizational capacity building. The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project, making sure the work is on track with the work plan, coordinating with local partners, organizing timely completion of high-quality deliverables and drafting regular project reports.
The Project Manager will work with activity-specific consultants and trainers along with personnel from local partners to ensure successful project implementation. The Project Manager reports to the MENA Program Manager and will closely coordinate with the MENA Regional Director and the MENA Monitoring & Evaluation Manager. The Project Manager will also work closely with several teams at Internews headquarters in Washington D.C. and Arcata, CA, which provide high-level technical advice, ensure compliance with Internews and donor policies and regulations, and offer back-stopping support.
LOGISTICS
This role is remote and may be based in either the United Kingdom or Nairobi, Kenya.
This is a limited duration position, with an expected end date of December 2025
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply soon.
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:
Required
Preferred
Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but who are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.
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.