Project Officer, Rooted in Trust Yemen

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The Rooted in Trust project works to combat COVID-19 rumors and misinformation in Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iraq, Colombia, Brazil, Mali, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, Yemen and Madagascar. We work to create impact at the local level and inform approaches to rumor management at the global level. The project is supported by a Global Technical Advisory team made up of media, humanitarian, data science and information management experts.

In Phase 1 of the project, we collected more than 19 thousand rumors in 14 languages and supported more than 30 local trusted information providers. In this critical phase of the pandemic, we will build on these efforts to listen and respond to the information challenges faced by vulnerable groups in humanitarian contexts, encouraging open dialogue between citizens and scientists and stronger and more collaborative partnerships between information providers (such as local media) and humanitarian and health sources.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Project Officer (PO) supports the RiT Yemen management team. The PO works to support the Project Manager to ensure systems and processes are put in place to support the smooth implementation of activities. This is a wide-reaching support role that will provide support to all aspects of the project including support to research activities, Monitoring and Evaluation, project reporting and promotion (internal) and partners training.

LOGISTICS

This is a remote-based position. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable knowledge of the Yemen context. You must have work authorization in your current location that does not require sponsorship from Internews. Additionally, there are locations in which Internews is not able to support fully remote work.

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 be based upon a candidate’s location and where the role is hired.

The hiring for this position is contingent on funding.

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:

• Work closely with the Project Manager to formulate and implement project strategy in a fluid environment;
• Communicate consistently with partners to advise them on project activities and track progress of project deliverables
• Draft weekly and monthly reporting to Internews, funders and other stakeholders as required;
• Support the daily activities of the field staff, potentially remotely, including the Community Engagement and Accountability Officer, Content Creator, Information Management Officer, and Data Analyst;
• Collaborate with Global MERL team to monitor and track project activities in Yemen; using global data collection and indicator tracking systems
• Identify opportunities for program development, expansion and contribute to the evolution of project methodology;
• Assist in the design of a comprehensive onboarding process for new partners including sessions to orient them with project methodology, systems, and work platforms;
• Support trainings and onboarding for team members, new hires and partners;
• Support data gathering and analysis throughout the project by Internews and sub-grantees;
• Prepare correspondence and reports from meetings, conferences, and discussion panels;
• Support compilation of compliance reports while ensuring others meet their reporting obligations and timelines;
• Provide support in information ecosystem assessment implementation or any research efforts;
• Support creation of externally shared learning documents regarding rollout of a global humanitarian response in the midst of a pandemic;
• Procure equipment needed to support program operations;
• Additional activities as mutually agreed upon with Internews’ team;
• Understand and demonstrate commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values .

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Degree in International Relations, Humanitarian Action, Sociology, Media and Communications or a related field;
• Five years of relevant professional experience;
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a Monitoring and Evaluation role;
• Excellent organizational, information and project management skills;
• Strong writing skills and experience contributing to donor reporting under tight deadlines;
• Basic graphic design skills;
• Team-building skills and the ability to support a diverse staff in a challenging and highly fluid environment – experience with remote management highly prioritized;
• Proven experience creating risk communication materials for at risk communities;
• Experience working in humanitarian contexts and/or working in challenging environments and having a strong understanding of how to work with local authorities, international agencies like the UN, INGOs and local organizations and community representatives;
• A self-starter and proactive problem solver who enjoys communication and collaboration in a multi-stakeholder environment;
• Fluent in written and spoken English;
• Must be self-reliant, resourceful, a good problem-solver, good humored and flexible.

Preferred

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

• Fluency in Arabic a distinct advantage
• Awareness of, and familiarity with, the issues and dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic and/or other health crises in humanitarian contexts a strong asset