Employment Program Manager - Afghanistan Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Application Deadline: 3 December 2008.
http://www.internews.org/about/employment/overseas/job_0202o.shtm Background: Internews® Network is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, DC whose mission is to empower people worldwide with the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard. General Function: Under the supervision of the Country Director, performs high level tasks and manages various departments in the Internews Afghanistan country office; coordinates with partner organizations in the NGO and media sectors. Application Deadline: 3 December 2008. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide management and programmatic support for multiple country projects * Oversee sub-grantee program, including sub-grantee financial management * Supervise radio network coordination activity * Track and coordinate all program reporting requirements, liaise with donors and write reports as required * Assist in future project development and submission writing * Undertake outreach activities * Assist in the recruitment and support to consultant and other technical support brought to the project on an as needed basis. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential task. * 3+ years programmatic experience in development sector/or relevant advanced degree * Radio or media project experience preferred * Outstanding coordination skills and patience * Grants management and acquittal skills required * Excellent communication skills * Proficient in MS Office and Excel * Experience managing databases and/or large quantities of complex information * Ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments * Relevant university degree required * Logistics and procurement experience an advantage * Local language skills preferred * Understanding USAID rules and regulations an advantage * High level of comfort working in challenging environments; flexible with changing circumstances TO APPLY Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in(at) internews (dot) org (re-write in standard format), placing PM AF in in the subject line. Application Deadline: 3 December 2008. EOE M/F/D/V _______________________________________________ cr-india mailing list [email protected] https://mail.sarai.net/mailman/listinfo/cr-india
