Deputy Chief of Party

Cambodia: Deputy Chief of Party
Location:    Phnom Penh, Cambodia


   

Description

General Function:
Internews Network is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party candidate for a potential USAID funded program in Cambodia to build on local efforts by technology-oriented civil society organizations using new technology and social media for development by formalizing a technology / social innovation lab. The Deputy Chief of Party will oversee the program’s day-to-day operations and work in close partnership with the COP.

The goals of this program are to, through investment in social innovation processes:

1. Empower civil society and citizens with equal access to information and communications,
2. Increase access to and diversity of educational opportunities, and incubate and design technology-based solutions for CSOs
3. Train CSOs how to use media technology for development purposes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the program’s day-to-day operations and work in close partnership with the Chief of Party
• Manage the technology/social innovation lab, oversee and mentor each of the technical teams and managers
• Oversee the overall media and public relations strategy development and execution.
• Oversee social marketing and outreach for development methodologies and support’
• Support partnerships strengthening and community building with Cambodian organizations and thought leaders
• Coordinate program’s online and social media presence;
• Document using new and social media the program’s creation, events, projects, etc
• Liaise with local and international traditional and new media.
• Consult and liaise with key stakeholders in regions and in the ICT field.
• Provide management of sub-grantees and sub-contractors;
• Produce effective written reports and oral presentations on the developmental challenges facing the program, and articulate the program’s successes in meeting those challenges;
• Responsible for the quality, cost, and timeliness of performed work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience managing an innovation or technology lab in Cambodia,
• Khmer language skills, and have outstanding English language speaking and writing capabilities
• Ability to translate complex principles of media technology into simple terms.
• Proven skills with PR and strategy development, and be able to communicate with multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of information communications and have the oral and written coms skills to effectively liaise with local and international stakeholders, including mass media.
• Experience managing an innovation or technology lab or working in the technology sector in Cambodia strongly preferred.
• Excellent capabilities and skills working with a range of international and national partners, proven track record of effective relationship and alliance building efforts in complex and challenging contexts
• Demonstrable expertise and vision for using social media and technology for development purposes
• Practical experience in establishing and operating training programs, particularly for participants from developing countries.
• Strong interpersonal skills, necessary to maintain good relations with relevant stakeholders;
• Strong knowledge of new media preferred;
• USAID or USG experience is strongly preferred;

TO APPLY:

Please visit Internews' website to apply:

https://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&cws=1&rid=158

Or http://www.internews.org/jobs