Resident Journalism Advisor, Sri Lanka
Internews® Network in Sri Lanka
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Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Internews Network Inc.
Closing date: 30 Jun 2010
Location: Sri Lanka
Resident Journalism Advisor – Sri Lanka
BACKGROUND:
Internews® Network is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, DC whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.
GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Resident Advisor will oversee and manage the Lifeline production team and its development, engage in all aspects of the Lifeline program management, and will assist, when required, representing the organization, liaising with donors, and ensuring smooth communication across Internews in Sri Lanka.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Manage the Lifeline team of local reporters and oversee the production of humanitarian information (radio and print) that reflects the needs and perspectives of IDPs in Sri Lanka, according to the Lifeline’s mandate.
- Provide hands-on training on print and radio for the Lifeline team
- Develop and maintain strong understanding of humanitarian needs and challenges in Sri Lanka, including political and security factors.
- Manage field activities for the Lifeline team considering any changes in local conditions, including the security situation.
- Develop and maintain strong coordination with the Lifeline production team in Colombo for production and project implementation ensuring proper administration of project activity.
- Develop relationships with local government representatives and humanitarian organizations in the field, attending coordination meetings as necessary.
- Prepare and assemble materials for monthly and quarterly reports, in compliance with donor guidelines.
- Assists in representing the project/program to donors and partners as necessary.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of the media landscape in Sri Lanka, the general development of political institutions, and a broad understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing media in Sri Lanka.
- Other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Extensive experience managing projects funded by US and/or European agencies or international organizations, in complex development environments
- Journalism experience, with an emphasis on radio production
- Experience of humanitarian relief operations
- Experience in journalism training and production
- Strong staff management skills
- Extensive experience working in developing countries, preferably in South Asia
- Strong critical thinking and writing skills; excellent communication skills
- Experience creating and running budgets
- Strong staff management skills
- Relevant university degree
How to apply
Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in(at) internews (dot) org (re-write in standard format), placing “RA - LK – in” in the subject line. Please name your attached documents in the following format: “LastName_cv” and “LastName_cover”. EOE M/F/D/V
Reference Code: RW_85YBNP-16
Source: Reliefweb
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