Managing Director at ECPMF

ECPMF seeks a managing director who will carry out the following responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the organisation’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with its mission and vision with reference to the boards decisions.
• Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, including program management, financial oversight, and human resources.
• Advocacy and Representation: Together with the boards of the ECPMF represent the organisation at national and international forums, engage with policymakers, media organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Fundraising and Partnerships: Lead fundraising efforts to secure financial sustainability, and cultivate relationships with donors, partners, and other organisations.
• Team Leadership: Manage a diverse and talented team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on all ECPMF activities and projects.

Qualifications

Required qualifications for the managing director position include:

• Leading and encouraging an innovative team with a lot of knowledge and experience.
• Experience in application management and project development
• Experience in journalism.
• Proven experience in leadership
• Knowledge about both German and European media policy
• Cooperative approach to partners and other stakeholders
• Political understandings – also understanding behind the lines
• Innovative and strategic thinking for further organisational development
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills
• Understanding and respecting the roles of boards and management
• Fluently in English and German – writing and speaking
• Skills in third languages will be an advantage
• Furthermore, the director is expected being based in Leipzig

How to apply

The application deadline for this is September 27, 2024. To learn more and apply, please click here.