Pakistan: Pakistan: Deputy Country Director
BACKGROUND:
Internews is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information that need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.
For more than a decade, Internews has worked in Pakistan to support the sustainability of an independent, robust and energetic media landscape and to build the capacity of local independent media through training, technical support and business development, particularly in the most troubled and conflict-prone regions of the country.
Current Internews programs aim to expand upon recent successes modernizing the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications at select public universities and other efforts aimed at increasing access to nationally-available training programs to enhance the safety and security of journalists. Additional programs are likely to be added to the program portfolio during the life of this position.
GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Deputy Country Director report to the Country Director and, as a member of the senior management team, supports the implementation of all aspects of Internews' programs in Pakistan. The Deputy Country Director holds primary responsibility for ensuring the smooth conduct of Internews operations and plays leading role liaising with program partners, sub-grantees and government agencies. Working in tandem with the Director of Finance and Human Resources, the Deputy Country Director also ensures adherence to Internews policies and the efficient use of donor funds at all times. The Deputy Country Director will represent Internews with donors as requested by the Country Director. S/he will deputize for the Country Director and other senior program staff in their absence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works with the Country Director, Project Managers and Department Heads to ensure the effective implementation and operations / support of all Internews' media development programs in Pakistan;Manages and supervises operational, administrative and support systems and stall for all the Internews Pakistan programs, ensuring the maintenance of a properly functioning office at all times;Plays a senior role in liaising with program partners, sub-grantees, government agencies and other non-governmental organizations as required;Assists in the supervision of project managers in the implementation of work plans for all Internews Pakistan programs;Works with the Country Director and Donors to assess all local rules and regulations that apply to all projects and all grantees and establish necessary internal procedures and policies for compliance. This may include travel policies, VAT exemptions, labour laws, procurements and use of non-US and NIS consultants;Ensures conformance with donor rules and regulations;Oversees procurement procedures for all programs to ensure equipment is properly purchased, tracked, distributed and inventoried;Ensures documentation such as visas for visiting consultants and expatriate staff members and travel clearances are completed properly and within required deadlines;Supports the development and implementation of strong monitoring and evaluation procedures;Assists in preparing necessary reports for donors and program communications materials;Assists in research, design and writing of funding proposals to expand Internews' portfolio of programs in Pakistan;Represents Internews Pakistan with donors and other external institutions as required by the Country Director;Serves as Acting Country Director in the absence of the Country Director;Develops and maintains effective and productive working relationships between Internews and its local project partners;Supports the development of strong and inclusive team dynamics between all levels of Internews staff;Maintains regular communications with the programmatic and administrative HQ offices;Any other duties assigned by the Country Director.QUALIFICATIONS
Five years of experience managing development projects in transitional and post-conflict countries, and preferably 2-3 years' experience in Pakistan;Previous experience serving as Deputy Country Director for an International NGO is an asset;Experience working in aspects of media development is an advantage;Experience managing and developing complex budgets;Experience in building and effectively managing and supervising a diverse team of employees;Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, pro-activeness, creative problem-solving and ethical management;Prior experience working with international donors and relevant knowledge of US Federal Government policies and procedures;Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong critical thinking skills;Strong ability to effectively manage time and multi-task efficiently;Fluency in Pashto, Urdu and English required;Willing and able to travel and work productively in challenging, stressful environments;Relevant university degree.How to apply:TO APPLY:
Please visit Internews' website to apply:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH17/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&c...
Or http://www.internews.org/jobs
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