Regional Program Director, Information and Media Practice (NEW)

Regional Program Director, Information and Media Practice (NEW)

Job Category : Information & Media Practice

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Requisition Number : REGIO003087

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• Posted : October 2, 2024
• Full-Time

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IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive.

With a projected annual portfolio of more than $150 million and more than 750 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress : cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

The Regional Program Director will directly oversee global IREX staff and consortium partners and lead the day-to-day planning and implementation of program activities.

They will also be responsible for the coordination and monitoring of progress with the local implementing partner and liaising between IREX team members on reporting and compliance issues in addition to day-to-day management of the project activities.

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.

Are you the next member of our team?

• Minimum of bachelor's degree (master's degree highly preferred) in a management discipline or related field.
• Minimum of 14+ years of progressive experience or a master’s degree and 13 years of experience.
• Experience in establishing systems and overseeing program start-up and close-out; overseeing multiple program areas simultaneously;

hiring, training, and supervision of local personnel; financial management including budgeting; tracking, reporting, and accounting of finances and procurement.

• Demonstrated understanding of finance, contract compliance, sub-contracting, and procurement is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with partners, donors, and other relevant stakeholders and personnel associated with this program is required.
• Excellent management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and provide written reports in English required.
• Ability to communicate professionally in one or more of the Central Asia languages required.
• In-depth knowledge of the Central Asian operating environment and media sector preferred.

Your Daily Tasks

• Serve as program representative to donor, Central Asian partners, and project stakeholders.
• Lead work planning to ensure that project design and design of all project activities consider support to target groups, including recommendations and considerations of safety and long-term consequences.
• Provide oversight and technical expertise for the project activities phases in Central Asia.
• Support subgrant and contract arrangements. Mentor and accompany IREX partners and ensure that project activities are working according to schedule and meeting targets.
• Identify target audiences and an appropriate means to assist in project development in Central Asia.
• Identify, together with IREX partners in Central Asia, exact tools, forms, and formats for collaborations, which would have best consumption and cultivate new partner opportunities among target audience representatives through strong networking in the region.
• Advise the design of program M&E and quantitative baseline research tools by contributing to surveys and methodology, if needed.
• Establish, maintain, or cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to ensure project activities can continue with minimal disruption.
• Serve as a focal point on partnership with Central Asian media, as applicable.
• Conduct trainings and consultations.
• Identify opportunities and facilitate communication, at the national and community level, with partners from CSOs, government, and other bodies based on specialized development expertise.
• Lead specific engagement with global stakeholders, with minimal oversight, and contribute to strategy and design as appropriate.
• Regular collaboration with IREX staff and global partners. Support in preparing presentations and documentation for high-level stakeholder and donor meetings.
• Join leadership, when invited, in donor project meetings to increase awareness and relationship building.
• Create and maintain a database of media support organizations.
• Document and present findings and recommendations in a clear, concise, and usable written report format and provide updates, either written or oral, to the senior management and other relevant staff, as available.
• Lead day-to-day implementation of project programming in Central Asia.
• Supporting the adaptation and implementation of virtual collaborative platforms, if needed.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities including data management and analysis, if assigned.
• Attend internal and external program events and facilitate updates and messaging on these as required.
• Lead a global team of IREX consortium in project implementation across several countries.
• Create inclusive and democratic team working environments, where various team members have opportunities to grow and take various new opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

You will Get :

Committed, passionate, collaborative, and mission-driven colleagues who make IREX a good place to work. You will receive best-in-class learning, development, and growth opportunities, as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive.

This includes a well-being and employee assistance program, health coverage, a flexible work schedule, a generous PTO policy, a technology stipend, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and many more benefits.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is eligible for Remote work. The eligible employee can be anywhere except within Central Asia or the US.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

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EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / vets.

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