Programme Associate at International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM)

THE ROLE

We are seeking dynamic Programme Associates who are comfortable operating in a rapidly evolving organization to work directly with the founding team to setting up this major new initiative.

The Fund is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and where there is equality of opportunity. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and therefore welcome applications from qualified candidates of all regions, countries, cultures, and backgrounds.

Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis, and we do not discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, color or ethnic background, religious belief, sex, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation, marital or family status, age or ability. We kindly ask applicants to refrain from including in their application information relating to the above as well as from attaching photos.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing administrative and programmatic support to the fund team across operations (including IT), resource mobilization, governance, communications, grant management and donor management (including donor reporting)
• Project management across various work streams for the fund
• Conducting research as required e.g. on potential recipient countries
• Setting up an IFPIM portal for grant applications through the IFPIM website
• Coordinating the receipt and progression of applications through the IFPIM grant process
• Providing support to IFPIM applicants, including answering general enquiries
• Drafting of proposals to prospective funders
• Drafting of regular update reports to donors
• Organizing events, webinars and conferences
• Preparation of materials (e.g., agendas, presentations and minutes) and coordination of meetings
• Performs other related duties as assigned

We will be recruiting for a few positions depending on the pool of applicants. The scope of work for each position will include a subset of the responsibilities listed above.

TIME

Initial fixed term 12 month contract (possibility of renewal). This work can be conducted remotely. There will be an expectation for international travel for key events when it is safe to do so. The position is expected to begin in April 2022.

The Programme Associates should have the following qualifications:

Essential profile:

• Two to five years of relevant work experience
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to multi-task, prioritize and solve problems
• Experience of working on projects of wide scope with multiple different level stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong customer service skills and writing reports for a diverse set of stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Experience with MS SharePoint Online and/or MS OneDrive for Business
• Experience setting up and administering CRM software
• Experience setting up systems for knowledge and data management
• Highly motivated and committed to supporting global public interest media
• Able to effectively adapt to an organisation that is rapidly evolving

Desirable experience:

• Experience working with grant-based mechanisms in international development
• Experience of working with bilateral and/or multilateral donors
• Experience with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning frameworks and tools
• Familiarity with the public discourse around media sustainability and good governance.
• Experience working in lower- and middle-income countries

Education:

• University degree (Masters’ Degree would be an advantage)

Working language:

• The working language will be English (additional languages including French, and Spanish would be an advantage)

REMUNERATION

• Commensurate to experience.