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International Media Support (IMS) is a non-profit organisation working to strengthen the capacity of media to reduce conflict, strengthen democracy and facilitate dialogue.
Job Summary
Amongst other things, the progamme works towards ensuring that media are better safeguarded and capacitated to ensure Somali citizens have access to reliable, fact-based content, which enables them to make informed decisions and actively participate in discussions on governance issues that seek to promote peacebuilding, gender equality, accountability and inclusion, in close collaboration with civil society.
As programme officer you will be involved in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Media Development programme in Somalia. It involves working directly with IMS’ partners and staff in Somalia & Kenya as well as at IMS headquarters to realise programme results. This will include the following:
Key functions and key responsibilities
General programme cycle management:
- Partner assessments
- Support with preparation of programme documents hereunder narrative reports, briefing updates, donor presentations
- Maintain and follow up on decisions
- Draft or proofread documents
- Ensure fund allocations within designated projects
- Participate in annual activities
Oversight, management, and support of IMS partners in Somalia
- Follow up on local partner’s input
- Partner contact with national and international partners
- Represent the programme team at meetings in-country when required
- Travel to partner activities and assist with or carry out capacity development at local level
Reporting and donor relations
- Support the programme manager to ensure that donor requirements are met
- Contribute to drafting various reports (donors management etc.
- Attend, prepare and follow up on bilateral and multilateral meetings with donors
Qualifications
- Minimum a bachelor’s degree in international development, international relations, media policy/journalism or related; graduate degree preferred
- Demonstrable experience in leading successful media/governance development programmes, supporting good journalism, stronger civil society and broader communities
- Demonstrable experience in managing large international donor funded development programmes and meeting donor requirements
- In-depth knowledge of Somali media & political context and the situation as it pertains to freedom of expression
- Knowledge of changes and emerging trends in media and journalism
- Demonstrable ability to think critically and strategically
- Solid network of relevant civil society actors and media in Somalia
- Able to work effectively as a team member and independently, with a high level of self-motivation and ability to set and meet goals
- Ability to remain flexible, creative and solution-oriented in environments with limited resources;
- Excellent written and verbal skills in English
- Excellent written and verbal skills in Somali
- Excellent communication, organisational, and planning skills
- Willingness and ability to travel in Somalia, the region, and internationally.
Duration and location:
- Expected length of employment: 12 months (with possibility of extension).
- Place of employment: Somalia/Kenya
- Employment type: Full-time
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