Location: Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan
Full-time position
Local hiring

Internews Network is currently seeking a Project Manager to oversee its activities under the Central Asia NGO and Media Legal Framework Program. This includes compliance with funder reporting requirements and overseeing project activities across the Central Asia region.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

- Liaise with funder and partner organization representatives
- Manage and coordinate project activities among Internews offices in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
- Provide leadership and direction for the implementation of the program; coordinate and manage staff media lawyers; ensure program goals are met
- Coordinate and work closely with partner media, organizations and government representatives to meet program goals
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of media legislation and advocacy initiatives in Central Asia;
- Oversee and monitor sub grants to partner organizations
- Oversee program monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure project meets development objectives
- Prepare narrative reports and provide regular briefings and reports to donors and partners as required
- Manage program budget and expenditures
- Represent Internews at conferences and events
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- 4+ years experience in international development, media, and/or nonprofit fields
- Strong leadership, staff management, team building, and organizational skills
- Experience in grants management
- Budgeting and financial management skills
- Strong computer skills
- Outstanding communication and problem solving skills
- Experience negotiating with government agencies and representatives
- Relevant university degree
- Excellent writing skills
- Fluent English and Russian required, regional language skills preferred
- Experience in media law/media preferred
- Experience managing projects funded by US agencies

To apply:

Interested qualified candidates should forward a cover letter and resume to cv@internews.kz, placing “Project Manager, Media Law” in the subject line