Senior Director, Global Internet & Technology Initiatives

Internews seeks to hire a Senior Director of Global Internet & Technology Initiatives (GITI) who will serve as their global expert on the role of technology in expanding democracy and human rights and countering digital authoritarianism, specifically on all aspects of information access, the evolution of AI, internet governance, tech sector accountability and the intersection of these issues in communities around the world.

The Senior Director will join a group of Directors within the wider Global Programs & Initiatives team, each responsible for varying thematic portfolios, as well as driving Internews’ learning, thought leadership, and expertise within their sectors of responsibility.

The Senior Director supervises the program directors and managers within their department, who in turn are responsible for the overall management of their respective portfolios and/or projects which comprises a team of more than 50 talented individuals.

The Senior Director is responsible for outreach, partnerships, and fundraising necessary to advance departmental and organisational goals. The Senior Director will engage regularly with programs funded by the US Government, European Union, and other mechanisms, and will support expansion efforts to relevant public or private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Organisational Leadership and Corporate Responsibilities
• Program Oversight and Implementation
• Innovation and Learning
• People Management
• Development and Fundraising
• Outreach and Representation

Required qualifications

• At least 12 years of progressively senior experience in a relevant sector or industry, including at least 7 years’ experience of managing in international non-profit organisations.
• A background in technology, internet freedom, media programs (management, online/digital, policy) and/or experience with innovative digital communication platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise and in-depth knowledge of technology broadly, including internet freedom, digital rights, digital security and AI policy, ethics, and legal considerations.
• Extensive experience with internal development grants management, donor and international partner relations. Experience working with the U.S. Agency for International Development, the European Commission, other donor agencies and private development organizations is strongly encouraged.
• Experience working with multi-stakeholder groups, working groups, and coalitions at the international level devoted to policy and problem solving in relevant sectors.
• Experience in non-profit business development; researching development and funding opportunities, leading proposal teams on relevant internet freedom and technology policy inputs.
• Track record of planning, goal setting, and achieving major results to deadlines. Proven capabilities in monitoring and evaluation processes for development programs and technology products, as relevant, preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an international and diverse team in a flexible, dynamic environment across multiple time zones and working divisions at Internews.
• Native / bilingual fluency in English essential for this role; professional proficiency in additional languages strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate in international and local contexts.
• Experience living and working overseas; international work experience on applied internet freedom, technology, media and policy programs strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills: speaking, presenting, writing, and listening.
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
• Proven ability to prioritise and handle multiple ongoing assignments to deadline.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively as needed in support of programs and initiatives.

How to apply

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