Project Manager – Thomson Reuters Foundation

Project Manager – Thomson Reuters Foundation

This 2-year fixed term contract is based in London

Join a team which has unique expertise combining the power of journalism and the law to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique services to drive systemic change.

In order to foster inclusive economies, we work with journalists, legal practitioners, civil society, policymakers and private sector organisations. We employ a unique blend of our expertise in journalism, media development, legal research and convenings, with the aim of shifting business and economic models to reduce inequality and environmental degradation and uphold human rights. We work to promote the development of the ESG agenda, the advancement of social entrepreneurship, and to support a just transition. We also work to make sure that the benefits of technology are spread more widely and shared more fairly, so that they enhance human rights and freedoms.

We are seeking a highly-organised and motivated Project Manager with excellent project management, financial management, and interpersonal skills to work on managing and overseeing one of our most strategic projects.

The project is part of our Inclusive Economies work and focuses on the intersecting issues of climate action, inequality and labour rights. It aims to shape public discourse in local and international media by providing context, analysis, and news whilst amplifying the voices of civil society, workers, affected communities and experts. The ideal candidate must have strong experience of managing projects and driving programme quality. They must be a self-starter, effective communicator, and problem-solver. They will be able to juggle multiple demands to support the programme portfolio, staying calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities. Occasional travel may be required.

Please note, this is a 2-year fixed-term contract based in London.

About the Role

As a Project Manager at the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will:

• Effectively manage a large strategic project, working with multiple and diverse teams.
• Deliver projects to plan, time and within budget to agreed levels of quality.
• Produce project reports to key stakeholders on project(s) progress, including preparing narrative reports, identifying success stories and providing financial updates to donors.
• Facilitate information sharing within the Programmes Team and with others across the Foundation.
• Identify, assess and manage risks to effectively inform and ensure the success of the project.
• Effectively collaborate and manage professional relationships across the foundation and build strong partnerships with all stakeholders linked to project deliverables and ambitions.
• Works to strengthen project management approaches and best practice through the projects they manage and supports provided.
• Support and mentor Project Co-Ordinators as required.
• Travel internationally (as required) to monitor project implementation and ensure programme quality.

The Person

As a Project Manager for the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will likely have:

• Outstanding project and/or programme management skills and experience in monitoring and evaluating the impact of such projects (developing log frames, theories of change, KPIs and reports).
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work with changing priorities and time pressures.
• Pro-active and problem-solving attitude, able to take on new or existing projects and drive quality and impact.
• Ability to remotely manage projects and programmes effectively, which are globally located.
• Experience in remote project management, project start up, mobilisation and closure.
• Excellent budget and financial management, including strong Excel skills.
• Experience of working effectively on projects funded by institutional and/or corporate donors and funders. Familiarity with donor reporting requirements, including Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Track record in managing impactful projects, ideally related to international development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – able to establish and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally, with people from diverse backgrounds.

Please note: the submission deadline for completed applications is 23:59 on Sunday 14th August 2022. Early applications are encouraged.

What’s in it For You?

At the Thomson Reuters Foundation, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

• Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair and informed.
• A Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class; we combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
• Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
• Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
• Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.

About Thomson Reuters Foundation

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change.

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