Jordan: Senior Project Officer

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Internews seeks a Senior Project Officer for a USG funded media project”. The Senior Project Officer will provide high-level programmatic, technical, and administrative support and oversight for the project towards ensuring successful project delivery and implementation. They will work closely with the project team and under the supervision of the Media Team Lead.

LOGISTICS

This role will be based in Amman, Jordan.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply soon.

This is a limited duration position, with an expected end date of March 2027

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:

• Support the development and implementation of the media component’s annual work plans in close collaboration with other relevant team members.
• Under the supervision of the Media Team Lead, support the implementation of media component activities effectively and efficiently, in collaboration with other team members and departments within the project.
• Closely collaborate with the finance and procurement teams to ensure media component budget compliance and budget monitoring.
• In collaboration with the grants team, review the technical scope of grants/contracts packages related to the media component prior to submission.
• Review partners’ and grantees’ narrative reports, and ensure deliverables are in-line with program plans.
• Provide technical assistance to grantees toward successful project implementation.
• Lead in the preparation of key project documents (reports, internal documents): write, edit, proof, revise and assemble finished materials; ensure that project reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner in conformance to donor requirements.
• Develop scope of work and budgets for consultants, lead the preparation and monitoring of personal service contracts, and manage consultants work, deliverables, invoices and payments.
• Work closely with project partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries, attending project activities, carrying out monitoring and site visits and networking as needed.
• Support the project team in compiling and distributing project updates, and needed data for compiling reports, success stories or MERL reporting.
• Conduct research as assigned and in support of ongoing projects and new initiatives.
• Develop and maintain the department stakeholders’ database (partners, consultants, vendors, etc.).
• Any other related duties assigned by the supervisor to ensure program success.
• In all duties, an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• University degree in management, development, social sciences or equivalent or equivalent lived/professional experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant programmatic experience in a non-profit.
• Extensive experience in project management and report writing.
• Prior experience in supporting civil society and/or media projects is strongly preferred.
• Previous work experience with donor-funded projects.
• Familiarity with USG rules and regulations.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to deal with people from different backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills: speaking, writing, and listening.
• Ability to manage time effectively, multi-task, and prioritize with a shifting workload.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Preferred

Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.

• Previous experience in managing USG funded projects is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the Jordanian media scene and advocacy is strongly preferred.
• Practical knowledge in managing and moderating digital platforms (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).