Journalist’s House Programme

Journalist’s House Manager

Apply from7 August – 25 August 2019

One Year commitment

Tasks:

• Supervising the effective management of the Journalist’s House programme to ensure the provision of resources and implementation of the plans and activities of the programme;
• Undertake strategic planning tasks, progress reports, develop program plans, and monitor and evaluate the programme;
• Carry out the tasks of developing project proposals and grant progress documents for the programme;
• Manage the press house team and supervise the organization of tasks and division of labor;
• Identify program donors and discuss support opportunities in collaboration with the line manager;
• Monitor projects implementation and coordinate with donors and programme team to ensure project implementation in line with binding laws and procedures in accordance with signed contracts;
• Prepare narrative reports on grants, ensure completion of activities and reporting within agreed timeframes, and coordinate with the Finance Department regarding relevant financial reports;
• Building team capacity and providing assistance in developing management skills required to implement programme plans and activities;
• Build and develop relationships with stakeholders at a high level;
• Adherence to professional standards as set forth in protocols, rules and regulations;
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures, rules and regulations.

Skills

• Fluent in verbal and written Arabic and English
• Proven experience as program manager or relevant position
• Knowledge of program management and development procedures
• Knowledge of budgeting, bookkeeping and reporting
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to work with diversity and multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and efficient
• Be very familiar with changes, players, influential in the Syrian situation on the local and national level, with particular attention to the local media and human rights work environments;
• Ability to build and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders at a senior level;
• Ability to manage different team in person and from distance and follow up work under pressure.

Please send applications to both addresses [email protected] and [email protected]