Project Manager

Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT) gGmbH is a non-profit organisation delivering expert media services in complex and challenging contexts with passion, precision and agility. Through our collaborative work with our partners, we foster transparent, inclusive and fair dialogue supporting resilient societies that thrive.

Across three continents and 15 countries, MiCT facilitates the training of journalists and media producers, programme and content development, radio and film production, magazine and book publishing, media research and monitoring, in addition to supporting the financial viability of our partners.

MiCT is looking for a full time PROJECT MANAGER (m/f/d) for it’s Head Office Berlin

Main tasks: The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring successful implementation of donor funded media development projects. S/he will be responsible for providing leadership, content and administrative oversight and ensuring direct management of all activities related to the project(s).

Project management
– Ensure proper and timely implementation of all project activities
– Risk and mitigation management
– Report on progress of activities to MiCT managing director and to donors
– Selection of and engagement with international trainers, coaches, experts, and consultants
– Organize project-related conferences and meetings

Team and partner management
– Lead the project team consisting of team members in Berlin and the project country(s)
– Manage and include the team’s expertise in the design and implementation of all activities
– Support and control the local team members in planning and implementation of activities
– Engage with intern / external M&E experts around monitoring and evaluation processes

Project development
– Monitor and analyse current development in the region, particularly in the media sector
– Present the project at conferences and meetings
– Assess needs of local partners and project participants
– Participate in MiCTs project development and proposal writing processes

Project and finance administration
– Responsible for budget planning and monitoring
– Responsible for continuous budget / expenditure comparison
– Coordinate all project related contracts and procurement issues with finance department
– Control and approve external invoices

Requirements
– University degree (Masters or equiv.) in social studies, politics, humanities, law, media & communication studies or related field
– At least five years of work experience in project management
– Experience in donor funded developments projects (in particular European Union, German Ministries, and UN Organizations) is an advantage
– Willingness to do organizational work (logistical, technical, conceptual)
– Strong interest in media development, promotion of journalism, freedom of the press, media financing and related topics
– Regional experience in MiCT’s project regions is an advantage
– Willingness to travel to the project regions
– Excellent oral and written English skills; knowledge of German is an advantage
– Very good MS Office skills
– German citizenship or valid work permit for Germany

This is a full time position at MiCT’s Head Office Berlin, initially for a limited period of six months. MiCT is aiming for longer-term employment beyond this period.