Програмний/а менеджер/ка – Program Manager for IMS’ Eastern Europe programme

Programme Manager for IMS’ Eastern Europe programme

Are you an expert in managing international media development programmes with an experience in Eastern Europe? Then this position might be for you. IMS is looking for a skilled and dedicated Programme Manager to join our Eastern Europe team of professionals at the Global Response Department.

Who we are

International Media Support (IMS) is a non-profit organisation working to support media in countries affected by armed conflict, human insecurity, and political transition. Across four continents, IMS helps to strengthen professional journalism and documentary film and ensures that media can operate in challenging environments. Since IMS was established in 2001, we have been engaging with hundreds of local and international partners to support independent journalism, freedom of expression and safety of journalists.

In Eastern Europe, we work across a range of issues that influences the way we support the development of free and professional media. We believe that independent media and access to reliable information is essential to the democratisation of a country. The public needs access to information to hold their government accountable to commitments on improving education, health, gender equality and so forth. To this end, good journalism delivers the critical and accurate information that the public needs for this to hold their governments accountable.

IMS supports the development of inclusive workspaces, free from discrimination and harassment, through inclusive and transformative policies and mechanisms.

Job summary

IMS is seeking a dedicated and experienced Programme Manager to join our Easter Europe team in the Global Response Department. We are looking for a person who has experience from working with media and have a sincere understanding of how the media operates. As the Programme Manager, you will be working with IMS’ partners in Eastern Europe covering programme management, strategy development, fundraising, implementation of projects and thereby contributing to unleash the potential of our existing partners and new ones. This includes creating inclusive solutions to address disinformation, build audience trust, develop sustainable business models and work with safety of journalists of all genders online and offline.

You will be responsible for the overall management and further development of the programmes within our Eastern Europe portfolio, as well as take the lead on thematic projects relevant to the context with a special focus on building resilience against disinformation.

You will report to the Head of Department for Global Response, work closely with our team of Programme Managers and Advisers with the overall IMS project cycle management and implementation, supported by our Finance and Administration Department, Communication Unit and other cross-cutting units.

Key functions and responsibilities:

• Manage and implement all aspects of IMS’ programme cycle management, including formulation of strategy, identification and assessment of partners, programme and project planning, progress reporting and monitoring and evaluation activities as well as phase out.
• Maintain strategic awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing independent media in Eastern Europe, including impact on marginalized groups.
• Maintain close contact with local and international partners relevant to IMS’s strategic objectives and values at a programme level, including women’s, LGBTQI+ and other minority NGOs.
• Integrate intersectional feminism and gender equality in all stages of the programme cycle, in line with IMS’ strategy on gender equality.
• Oversee the preparation of programme financial budgets while maintaining a financial overview and control of assigned programmes and projects.
• Support donor relations by providing timely programme and contextual updates as well as donor proposals including results framework analysis, workplans, narrative reports, etc., to the Head of Department for Global Response
• Work closely with the Head of Department for Global Response and the team to develop proposals and budget plans for new programme/project proposals and initiatives and advise on strategies where needed.
• Monitor political and social developments, including developments in the media sector, in the Eastern Europe region
• Work with advisors on conceptualising and successfully implementing solutions for sustainability of independent media in the digital age

Qualifications and skills

• At least five years of experience in programme and project cycle management in Eastern Europe
• Documented experience in designing and leading successful media development programmes, supporting good journalism, strengthening civil society and affected communities at least in two countries of Eastern Europe
• Excellent understanding of the human-rights based approach and its manifestation in media development
• Experience working with independent media, or in the area of safety of journalists and media reform is required.
• Excellent understanding of the current political and media environment in the region of Eastern Europe
• In-depth experience with resource mobilisation, fundraising activities and donor reporting.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• English and Russian fluency is required.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the Eastern Europe region

Duration and location

Expected length of employment: One year, with possibility of extension

Place of employment: Eastern Europe in one of the countries where IMS is operating.

Employment type: Full time

How to apply

Go to: Programme Manager for IMS’ Eastern Europe programme – Application Form (hr-manager.net)

Applicants are invited to enclose a detailed CV (résumé) with a cover letter outlining your motivation and how your skills and experience meet the needs of the position by 23:59 CET 24 July 2022.

Please direct questions about the position to Head of Department for Global Response, Gulnara Akhundova at [email protected].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and a test in the first weeks of August 2022. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The successful candidate is expected to start work 15 September 2022.

For further information about IMS, please visit www.mediasupport.org.

Code of conduct

IMS shows no tolerance to any kind of unwanted behaviour at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. Therefore, all employments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.