The Program Operations Officer will serve as a bridge between the finance-, programmatic-, and management departments, hence contributing to the Fojo-IMS program team in its mission to strengthen partners and targeted media in to increase their sustainability to produce and disseminate public interest journalism and reflecting the full composition of the society through an equal presence of women and men, age groups and communities in Ethiopia. 

The Program Operations Officer will liaise with the Program Manager, Finance Manager, and Program Officer(s) to ensure compliance with contract requirements and activities. She/he shall also provide project coordination support to the Program Manager and Program Officer regarding planning, implementing, and reporting of the projects.

The Program Operations Officer will under the guidance of program management contribute to the achievement of the overall and specific objectives of this area following the intervention logic of the IMS-Fojo Ethiopia program. 

Key functions and key responsibilities

• Be responsible for drafting local partner and consultant contracts in consultation with the Program Officers and Finance Manager

• Under the guidance of the Program Manager, the Finance Manager and the Program Officers follow up requirements of contracts with donors, partners and consultants

• Drafting of contracts, budget, Direct Implementation Notes (DIN) and related documents upon information from Program Manager and Program Officers

• Support the team in coordinating, planning, implementing, and reporting of project activities

• Draft relevant sections of reports and assist in the development of documents, presentations, and other appropriate means of communication to key stakeholders  

• Support the Finance Manager and HQ in securing compliance with internal routines and processes, as documented in the office handbook and other IMS policies/manual.

• Actively participate in team meetings – contribute with knowledge, suggestions, and ideas   

Duration and location

• Expected length of employment: 12 months with a probation period of 3 months (with possibility of extension).

• Salary will be commensurate with experience and IMS policies.

• Place of employment: Addis Ababa, IMS Ethiopia Office

• Employment type: Full-time

• Starting date: as soon as possible

Organization

You will report to the Program Manager and work closely with the team in Ethiopia and liaise frequently with colleagues in HQ in Copenhagen.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• BA/BSC, MA or MSC degree in development or humanitarian studies, Media studies, Media Management, Journalism, Business Administration, Leadership, Social Sciences or a combination of these and other related fields 

• At least 3 years’ experience in project/management/coordination, ideally from the NGO sector. Media development experience is not a requirement but desirable.

• Knowledge of the Ethiopian political and humanitarian landscape

• Knowledge and experiences of working with gender issues as well as with broad inclusion (media inclusion of all groups, ethnic groups, socio-demographic groups and communities) is not a requirement but desirable.

• Proven ability and track record to work and support partners to develop skills, mentoring programs, and planning and operating participatory training programs.  

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Very good skills in English, Amharic and other languages.  

• Ability to work effectively, in a team but also independent, with a wide range of people from different organizations and backgrounds, including experience in influencing others and organizing advocacy activities.  

How to Apply

Register using the following link

Note: Send your resume & application. Please direct questions about the position to Program Manager Sofie Gullberg at sgu@mediasupport.org or Department Manager Martin Salih at mss@mediasupport.org