Georgia: Deputy Chief of Party

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Internews seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for an upcoming USAID-funded project that aims to address politicization of the media in Georgia by improving citizens’ access to unbiased, quality content and information. The Deputy Chief of Party will support the Chief of Party in all aspects of program management, at a strategic and operational level. They will help ensure timely delivery of activities, quality control, and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance. The Deputy Chief of Party my be required to act as acting Chief of Party from time to time and will also take on delegated Chief of Party responsibilities as required. The Deputy Chief of Party will support the Chief of Party in liaising with USAID on technical matters and in programs management and operations. The position will be based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

*Note: Hiring is contingent upon receipt of funding.*

LOGISTICS

This role will be based in Tbilisi, Georgia. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the candidate may be expected to work remotely from Georgia. Ultimately, the candidate will be expected to work from our Tbilisi, Georgia office.

Wherever possible, we work to try to find solutions for international hiring that work for both the company and the candidate. This means that some of the particulars around the offer for a role will be dependent on several factors and that the benefits and salary structure that apply to a position will ultimately be based upon the candidate’s location and where the role is hired.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING

We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:

Strategic

• Cultivate relationships with media, media service and advocacy organizations and associations, institutions of media analysis and criticism to strengthen relationships with a wide array of stakeholder organizations and ensure that implementation is responsive to the needs of partners and beneficiaries.
• Work with Chief of Party, program staff and partners, and technical experts to design and execute innovative strategies and activities to achieve program goals, objectives, and intended impact and outcomes.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the informational ecosystem in Georgia and the region.

Operational

• Oversee the implementation of project activities, as well as project monitoring and evaluation to ensure effective implementation and to measure project impact as designated by the Chief of Party.
• Contribute to the development and revision of project reports, workplans, M&E plans, and communications materials.
• Communicate closely with Internews HQ and the Chief of Party to ensure coordination across all activities and compliance with USAID and internal policies and regulations.
• Support Chief of Party and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable local laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Support Chief of Party in maintaining regular communication and coordination with USAID mission, other donors, and implementers.
• Serve as Acting Chief of Party in the Chief of Party’s absence.
• In all duties, an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Three or more years of experience as a Deputy Chief of Party, Program Lead on multi-component programs, or similar position with a strong reputation for developing excellent collaborative working relationships with local counterparts, international organizations, and donors.
• Experience working with organizations in information space or advocacy in Georgia and/or region.
• Deep understanding of the local and regional informational ecosystem and/or media sector.
• Experience with USAID- and/or US government-funded programs required.
• Strong reputation for developing excellent collaborative working relationships with counterparts, international organizations, and donors.
• A successful track record in designing, managing, evaluating, and communicating about donor-funded media and civil society projects and proven ability to develop and monitor work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, and program reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with and manage a diverse staff.
• Proven ability to creatively problem-solve and provide ethical management.