Senior Program Officer, Information and Media Practice (NEW) Job Category: Information & Media Practice
Requisition Number: SENIO003092
Posted: October 9, 2024
Employment Type: Full-Time
LocationsLocation: Jordan, 0000, JOR
DescriptionWho We Are IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $150 million and more than 750 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.
The Senior Program Officer will provide administrative and technical support for the program team, with a special focus on media literacy and leading Training of Trainers possibly in Tunisia. The Senior Program Officer will also work on compiling, formatting, and proofreading developed training curricula thematically focusing on critical thinking, digital literacy, and media literacy.
The Senior Program Officer will lead the implementation of three subgrants with Libyan Civil Society Organizations, and will be required to monitor their progress and provide mentorship and capacity building where needed.
Your Daily Tasks Support the Program Manager in all aspects of program implementation to ensure timely and accurate completion of deliverables.Monitor the subgrants and subgrantees performance, providing high-level organizational skills and mentoring the subgrantees.Contribute to design and implementation of program activities.Lead the Training of Trainers with the program manager, possibly in Tunisia.Work with the larger program team, including the subgrantees, to plan and implement the program's local training components.Contribute to project monitoring and evaluation, analyze results, and contribute to the program's learning agenda.Monitor and support field activities, including by supporting field facilitators and field coordinators.Contribute to budget management, monitoring, and compliance.Draft complex documents, including training materials, program reports, and evaluations.Other programmatic and administrative duties as needed.Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.A minimum of 5 years of solid professional experience in program implementation in the MENA region, preferably with experience in media literacy and previous work in Libya.Excellent Arabic writing skills, proven ability to deliver training workshops in Arabic, ability to communicate professionally in English, and to contribute to internal and external reports.Experience working with diverse institutions and organizations in the MENA region (preferably with Libyan organizations) across governorates.Proven experience in training and facilitation with adults and youth.Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning strategies and approaches.Knowledge of USG procurement policies strongly preferred.Knowledge of media literacy and critical thinking approaches strongly preferred.Knowledge of Libyan context and prior work with Libyan youth strongly preferred.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media skills.Ability to work independently to efficiently meet deadlines.Familiarity with U.S. Government grants policies and regulations preferred.Positive attitude and willingness to support and assist colleagues.You must have unrestricted authorization to work in Jordan.You Will Get: Committed, passionate, collaborative, and mission-driven colleagues who make IREX a good place to work. You will receive best-in-class learning, development, and growth opportunities, as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive.
IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.
We conduct background checks on all successful candidates. This position is eligible for Telework. This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
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