Program Manager, European Independent Media Accelerator Program

MDIF is seeking to appoint a full-time Program Manager to lead a new three-year media acceleration initiative aimed at strengthening the sustainability of Central and Eastern European media organizations.

MDIF is seeking a highly competent and organized media professional for a full-time contract position. The successful applicant will be based in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

The Program Manager will report to the MDIF Program Director for Europe.

Duties:

• Managing the selection process of media organizations to participate in program activities.
• Managing and monitoring the development and execution of program deliverables, leading planning, budgeting and action planning processes, and ensuring compliance with all partner contractual requirements and MDIF policies and procedures.
• Establishing sound professional relationships with, and acting as the primary contact point for, media partners, coaches and technical advisors.
• Preparing narrative and financial reports on a regular basis for donors and preparing annual activity-based plans, also producing regular internal program updates.
• Trouble-shooting program problems, identifying best practices and lessons learned, and analysing Monitoring & Evaluation data.
• Developing systems to ensure the effective gathering, storage, analysis and confidentiality of program-related data.
• Monitoring and advising MDIF on political, economic and social developments in related countries as they impact the media sector.
• Recruiting and managing additional program staff to be hired if/as needed and coordinating closely with MDIF staff working on the program internationally.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in media, journalism, media management or media support fields
• Understanding of the media environment in Central and Eastern Europe
• Degree in media, journalism or similar is preferred
• Outstanding communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage external consultants, experts and coaches
• Existing contacts with key players and up-and-coming talent is an advantage
• Fluency in English, knowledge of at least one CEE language

Location: Central and Eastern Europe

Applications deadline: October 24, 2022

To apply, please click here.