PROJECT DIRECTORKABUL, AFGHANISTAN
Internews(r) Network is seeking a Project Director in Kabul. Under the supervision of the Chief of Party and the Vice President, the Project Director will manage the start-up of this project, including fiscal oversight. This will involve recruiting local staff, organizing and administering sub-grants, establishing systems and procedures for administration, implementation and monitoring and evaluation. The Project Director will work very closely with the Deputy Director to establish the project and to hand- over full responsibility by the end of the employment period. The objective of the project is to improve provincial human rights monitoring in Afghanistan by (i) enabling Afghan women-focused human rights organizations/ institutions to use innovative media technology for monitoring, tracking and advocacy around rights violations including SGBV cases and (ii) to use radio programming and journalism training to create a more conducive environment for the work of these organizations and to inform women about their rights and how to report violations. The activities include: consultation with provincially based women-focused human rights organizations; the development of appropriate, innovative tools; the provision of training and grants to encourage uptake of tools; provision of training and support to track and conduct advocacy around SGBV cases; the evaluation and dissemination of lessons learned; and work with journalists to report more effectively on women's rights. QUALIFICATIONS: 3+ years program management experience. Knowledge and work experience in programs focused on women's rights preferred. Knowledge and experience of using media tools for development programs preferred. Excellent communication skills. Proficient in MS Office. Experience managing databases. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments. Relevant university degree required. Experience of working in Afghanistan preferred. TO APPLY: Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in(at) internews (dot) org (re-write in standard format), placing "PDWR- AF-IN" in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V
