Program Manager, Sudan at Internews Network

Job Description

Internews empowers people worldwide with the trustworthy, high-quality news and information they need to make informed decisions, participate in their communities, and hold power to account. We seek to realize the potential of a digitally connected world: a world in which evidence-based information advances human progress, enables broad opportunity and accountability, and fuels vibrant civic debate

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:

Coordinate with all departments across Internews to ensure efficient and timely implementation of projects. Create, manage, and oversee projects’ workplans. Oversee development of donor reports. Support Country Director in business development efforts, including developing proposals and identifying possible partners. Conduct regular review of documentation for all projects, identify gaps, and suggest plans for improvement. Oversee day-to-day project management and implementation. Oversee communication of program impact across projects. Ensure subgrant related process and procedures are consistently implemented throughout the program, including agreements, disbursements, and reporting in collaboration with MENA Subgrants Officer. Oversee tracking of budgets in coordination with Finance Officer. Backstop the Sudan Country Director as needed, including by attending donor meetings, representing Internews at speaking engagements, and troubleshooting complex activity implementation challenges. Any other related duties assigned by the supervisor to ensure program success. In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of belonging.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Required

At least 7 years of experience in program implementation of which 2-year experience in managing nonprofit development programs. Bachelor’s degree in humanities, social sciences, political science or business administration, postgraduate degree is a plus OR equivalent lived/professional experience. Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) Is required; professional proficiency in Arabic (written and spoken) is a significant asset. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with government representatives, project beneficiaries and partners, and other project stakeholders. Strong hands-on media background in a development context. Experience with grants management and due diligence. Experience with USG and EU donors. Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the workplace and experience supervising diverse staff. Demonstrated experience with training and capacity-building. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision.