DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:

• Plan, lead, and conduct regular monitoring of project activities to ensure project objectives are being met.
• Prepare monthly reports on the project’s execution.
• Foster collaboration and networking between media outlets and stakeholders across the region, supporting regional cooperation.
• Ensure robust project monitoring, reporting, and evaluation mechanisms are in place to track the project’s progress and impact.
• Engage with local stakeholders, media practitioners, and external partners to ensure the program remains responsive to on-the-ground needs.
• Coordinate with MENA leadership & HQ Security to manage and mitigate potential risks related to safety and security of project participants, particularly in sensitive areas.
• Monitor and oversee workplan implementation.
• Manage the work of project consultants.
• Coordinate with local partners and project beneficiaries.
• Collaborate with Finance & Accounting team to oversee distribution of small grants.
• Attend and assist in facilitation of project trainings.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings as requested.
• Oversee the project budget, ensuring all financial resources are allocated and spent in alignment with the project’s goals and donor requirements.
• Attend Budget versus Actual (BvA)meetings with Finance & Business teams and ensure that all actual costs and projections related to the project are correctly entered and maintained in the budget.
• Manage subgrantee agreements and maintain compliance with donor regulations.
• Stay informed and share updates about political developments relevant for project context.
• In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of belonging.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management in media development or journalism-related programs.
• University degree or equivalent lived/professional experience.
• Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic languages (speaking, understanding, and writing).
• Proven experience with capacity building, media sustainability strategies, and disinformation counter-strategies.
• Strong understanding of media landscapes in the MENA region, with knowledge of regional disinformation trends.
• Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with international organizations and coordinating with local partners.
• Excellent communication and strong writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and problem-solve in a multicultural, remote work environment.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours as needed to accommodate periodic shifts in workload and colleagues in different time zones.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, reliability, and good time management skills.
• Ability to work well with others, meet deadlines, and respond to changes in priorities.