Contract Type: Full-Time (12 Months)
Reporting to: Internews Project Director (South Africa): Advancing Rights in Southern Africa (ARISA) Program
Start Date: 15 April 2021
ARISA/INTERNEWS Project Coordinator: Youth Media Literacy
Background
The Advancing Rights in Southern Africa (ARISA) Program is currently implementing a 5-year programme in eight Southern African countries namely, Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa. Internews, a consortium partner in the ARISA (Advancing Rights in Southern Africa) project seeks to appoint a Project Coordinator (Youth Media Literacy) based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The position is situated within the Programs Department at Internews (South Africa), a consortium partner in the ARISA project. The Project Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the overall program implementation and management of the youth project and contributing to the broader objectives of Internews in the ARISA consortium. This position is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities include the following, but not limited to below (other duties may be assigned)
Provide general oversight of the program, including program management, strategic vision, budget management, fiscal integrity, quality and timing of deliverables, and coordination with partners.
Design, plan and execute trainings, hackathons and other relevant program activities – both offline and online.
Responsible for overseeing and designing of manual for trainings.
Manage Internews consultants that provide technical assistance and mentorship to local media partners in SA and in SADC region.
Supervise the youth media literacy officer.
Write, edit, proofread, revise and assemble project reports and communication material for the program.
Coordinate with universities, partners and program staff to ensure project deliverables are on track.
Assist the Program Director with project oversight, including financial tracking and progress towards program deliverables.
Provide field staff / local partners with support such as research, correspondence and procurement as requested.
Responsible for the Monitoring and Evaluation of the Project.
Managing subgrantees.
Travel for project related events as and when required in SA and SADC region.
Responsible for establishing and managing strong partnerships with universities, youth focused NGOs and other appropriate partners in the area of youth and media literacy.
Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.
Any other work of Internews in the ARISA consortium as delegated by the project director.
Skills and Competencies:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Willingness to travel for program related events where needed
Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently
Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment
Training and facilitation skills
Strong interest in youth, media literacy, misinformation and disinformation
Monitoring and Evaluation
Ability to listen, show patience, employ compassionate decision-making.
Possess strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
Ability to work in a team and in collaboration with different departments.
Qualification and experience:
Minimum 5 years working experience in media development areas of project planning, management and implementation
A relevant advanced degree in development, journalism, international relations or communications or media
Experience in organizing journalists’ trainings, mentoring and or / webinars
Experience in projects involving the media, civil society, misinformation and disinformation projects
Experience in managing USAID projects will be an added advantage
Please email your C.V and a one-page cover application letter to [email protected] no later than 5pm, Friday, 19 March 2021