Country: Honduras
Closing date: 21 Apr 2019
GENERAL FUNCTION
Internews will support the FHI 360 Civil Society and Media Activity in the development and implementation of a set of activities to advance citizen understanding and engagement, strengthen evidence-based advocacy and improve organizational capacity of traditional and non-traditional actors. The Media Training Specialist will support all training components including media capacity building and contributing to strategic communication activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Training implementation
- Provide oversight and timely implementation of project activities; support and monitor administrative, financial, and contractual obligations;
- Support the Media Specialist Advisor in the curricula design for all media training activities;
- Provide substantive support on logistic tasks, such as proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, among others;
- Support Media Specialist Advisor in partner relationships, such as, media outlets, civil society organizations, government, among others;
- Work alongside the Media Specialist Advisor to develop plans for local and national media activities;
- Provide technical assistance, including analysis of Internews-led consultants reports, participation in workshops, identification and administration of resource persons/trainers/consultants in support of Internews-led activities;
- Help produce Internews’ training materials and project reports;
- When designated by Internews, participate in conferences and events;
- Perform other duties as required.
Logistical support
- Provides logistical support for the organization of Internews-led events in Honduras;
- Identify and book locations for Internews-led events in Honduras, liaise with location management for booking, catering and logistical arrangements;
- Serves as a principal liaison between trainers, consultants, and fellows and participants for all media and journalism training activities.
Procurement of services and training monitoring
- Support documentation and data collection of Internews-led activities for donor reporting, using USAID’s TRAINET Web System;
- Assist with monitoring and evaluation efforts related to Internews-led activities;
- Support external consultants/trainers/collaborators in their narrative reporting on Internews-led activities;
- Communicate with Media Specialist and finance staff to make informed decisions regarding media and the journalism activities budget as need it;
- Support Media Specialist to regularly document Internews-led activities content and results;
- Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews' Core Values
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Self-starter and dynamic with strong level of self-awareness
- Experience of organization of events
- Experience designing training methodologies and journalism/media training curricula
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- A high level of numeracy skills, and ability to review, manage and carry out budget analysis
- Exceptional organizational and administration skills
Expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Knowledge of USAID regulations and systems is a desirable
Good understanding of the grants and stipend cycle
Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
A willingness and ability to adopt a hands-on approach
Strong communication, liaison and interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels
Strong problem solving and creative thinking skills
Fluency in English is strongly preferred
Native Spanish
How to apply:
To apply please visit: https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=INTERNEWS&cws=38&rid=854