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Internews is seeking for Program Coordinator

Internews is seeking candidates for the position of Program Coordinator

GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Program Coordinator provides programmatic and administrative support to Defending Media Freedom in Ukraine program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
• Ensure that the program performance adheres to the grant agreement and timely reporting;
• Serve as primary point of contact with the program partners;
• Coordinate a group of international and local experts producing Media Freedom Guidelines based on Ukraine’s international commitments and national law;
• Organize public events (national and regional) and media campaign in the process of program implementation;
• Serve as a communicator between program partners, interested professional groups and donor;
• Produce program reports;
• Work closely with Internews Regional Director for Europe and Eurasia and Director of Internews in Ukraine in program planning and implementation stages;
• Other duties as assigned by Internews management.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• Relevant Master’s degree or equivalent work experience;
• Minimum of two years of program coordination experience in international technical assistance programs;
• Demonstrated understanding of the political and economic situation in Ukraine;
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of media law would be an advantage;
• Excellence in writing in English, Ukrainian and Russian;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work under strict deadlines;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

This position is contingent upon award.

Please send your CVs in English and Ukrainian with a cover letter and list of three references to [email protected] and [email protected] before May 5, 2017. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews.