Program Director

The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) is looking for a Program Director to plan, lead, develop and implement cutting-edge programs to foster the practice of investigative journalism across the globe.

This full-time position will be part of GIJN’s management team, working to advance GIJN’s mission of supporting and strengthening investigative journalism worldwide—with special attention to those from repressive regimes and marginalised communities.

Responsibilities

As Program Director, you will:

• Work as part of the management team on advancing GIJN’s mission to support and strengthen investigative journalism around the world;
• Research, conceptualise, develop and execute programs in line with GIJN’s key priorities, including setting objectives, writing proposals, structuring and managing timelines and budgets, and reporting outcomes;
• Manage and supervise current and future GIJN programs as well as staff working on those programs, which include training, webinars, and membership services, among other activities;
• Strategise and review with the management team ways to develop and improve existing programs;
• Seek new program partnerships, while nurturing and expanding existing partnerships;
• Support GIJN’s fundraising efforts in coordination with GIJN’s development team;
• Help oversee work tied to GIJN conferences and workshops, with special attention to content, speakers, and partnerships;
• Contribute with the management of membership services provided to GIJN member organisations;
• Manage GIJN’s video training project, including production and rollout;
• Help prepare materials for periodic reports;
• Represent GIJN at events and conferences;
• Support GIJN’s work to strengthen organisational procedures;
• Support professional development plans for staff that contribute to employee retention.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Strong knowledge of investigative and data journalism;
• At least 15 years experience in journalism;
• Leadership experience in a journalism environment;
• A proven track record and extensive experience in program management;
• Ability to work independently and responsibly in a decentralized organisation;
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment and with partners from around the world;
• Ability to manage a distributed staff, working largely online in remote locations;
• Strong network of contacts and experience working cooperatively with the investigative journalism community is a plus;
• Ability to cultivate partnerships across borders to help advance organisational programs;
• Ability to work flexibly in line with organisational needs and to effectively share knowledge, ideas and skills across the GIJN team;
• Fundraising skills and experience is a plus;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Effective, articulate communicator, both written and oral;
• Excellent English. Working proficiency in another language is a plus;
• Able to use and work effectively using spreadsheets, project management software, and other online tools.

How to apply

The application deadline for this is October 10, 2024. To learn more and apply, please click here.