ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Internews is seeking a Project Director for an anticipated Media Development Project in Angola. This project aims to protect and promote free expression in Angola, ensuring that Angolan citizens have increased access to diverse and independent sources of information, which will contribute to the country’s democratic opening. This position entails providing technical expertise to journalists, media associations, and local partners while also supervising project implementation.

The Project Director will be responsible for direct oversight of the project, ensuring compliance, managing subgrants, providing capacity building to local partners, and overseeing the overall program implementation including trainings and mentorship programs in Angola. The Project Director will provide strategic guidance and leadership for the program coordinate technical, legal, and professional capacity-building assistance to journalists and partners; ensure proper oversight of Internews personnel, financial management, and administration; and manage and give technical assistance to subgrants under the project. The Project Director will also be responsible for establishing strong partnerships and dialogue with the funder, government, and other stakeholders.

LOGISTICS

This is a partial-remote role (2-3 days per week in-office, and 2-3 days per week from a pre-approved remote location) to be based in Nairobi, Kenya or Washington, DC. Candidates based remotely in South Africa will also be considered.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply soon.

This is a limited-duration position, with an expected end date in 2026.

Note: Hiring of this position is contingent upon receipt of funding and donor approval.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING

We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:

• Provide leadership, management, representational, and operational oversight for Internews’ program in the country.
• Provide strategic, operational, and representational assistance to ensure that activities are meeting their goals and targets, recommending program adjustments when necessary to keep the project on track.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with local partner organizations and ensure that implementation is responsive to the needs of partners and beneficiaries.
• Track and report project progress and activities monthly against work plans.
• Oversee program monitoring and evaluation in the region to ensure effective implementation and to measure the impact of activities.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of independent media issues in the region (print, broadcast, and new media), and a general understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing independent media across the region.
• Ensure the project follows all grant and cooperative agreement rules, requirements, and regulations as well as Internews’ internal policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary budget authority over the project, responsible for ensuring all costs charged to the project are allowable, reasonable, and correctly allocated.
• Provide management and oversight of daily operations of the Internews program in the region.
• Accept fiduciary responsibility for all funds advanced for the purpose of the project.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Carry out management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• University degree in media and communications, international development, rule of law, social sciences, management, or a related field; advanced degree (Master’s or higher) strongly preferred.
• A combined 10 years of relevant professional experience in media development and/or project management, including at least five years of progressively responsible media development experience (including work with media organizations) OR five years of relevant senior management experience with donor-funded programs.
• Excellent written and spoken Portuguese and English.
• Experience with US Government-funded programs.
• Relevant experience in Africa, especially in Angola.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in building and maintaining productive working relationships with a wide network of institutional partners and stakeholders, including host governments.
• Demonstrated mentoring abilities and experience supervising and supporting senior managerial staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including reporting skills.
• Experience in fundraising and development of innovative program concepts.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment both virtually and in person, including with colleagues in different time zones.