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Internews is seeking a Project Lead for a two-year Media Development project in Ethiopia. This project aims to protect and promote free expression while reducing online and physical attacks on media professionals in the country. The Project Lead will provide technical expertise to journalists, media associations, civil society organizations, and coalitions to advocate for free media and ensure the safety of journalists while overseeing the project’s implementation throughout the two years.
The Project Lead will be responsible for the direct oversight of the project, ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards, managing and overseeing subgrants, providing capacity building to local partners, and overseeing overall program implementation, including training session, mentorship initiatives, advocacy by local partners, and roundtables. The Project Lead will provide strategic guidance and leadership for the program, coordinate technical, legal, and professional capacity-building assistance to journalists and partners, and ensure proper oversight of Internews personnel, financial management, and administration. Additionally, the Project Lead will manage and provide technical assistance to subgrants under the project. The Project Lead will also be responsible for establishing strong partnerships and facilitating dialogue with funders, government entities, and other stakeholders.
