Title : Project Manager
Base : Tunis, Tunisia
Reporting to : Country Director
Description : The Project Manager will oversee the complete implementation of a MEPI-funded project helping to support the Libyan media sector through editorial training and work placements, safety/security preparedness, and content production focusing on strengthening local or community media.
Managing : Local Libyan/Tunisian Staff, Libyan media partners
Project: Building the capacity of emerging broadcast media, informal and social media, and print media in Libya
Contract Type : US consultancy contract
Contract duration: US consultancy contract contract of twelve (12) months-Possibility to extend
Nationality: all nationalities
Remuneration: attractive remuneration according to the profile
Starting date: September 10, 2015
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of project implementation, under the supervision of the Country Director. This will entail designing mechanisms for the delivery of all activities under the grant;
- Work with international and Libyan partners to execute their project plans; identifying benchmarks for progress and meeting these goals;
- Review and monitor program progress to ensure that overall program goals and objectives are being met;
- Work closely with the Country Director and Finance Managers on program financial management and budget control;
- Identify problem areas and devising solutions, in consultation with the Country Director;
- Supervise, in conjunction with the program support coordinator and Reporting the Transition executive producer, all programming inside Libya for upcoming radio series
- Supervise Monitoring & Evaluation for all program related activities, including liaising directly with program partners to evaluate the successes and impacts of this radio content
- Supervise editorial internships with IWPR host outlets in conjunction with the Project Manager, including logistics, liaising with media partners and follow up/M&E;
- Complete all reports and documentation required by the project, working with the finance manager to ensure that all funds are used and reported properly;
- Train support staff how to conduct and administer activities and ensure compliance with funders’ requirements as well as with organisational policy and objectives.