Overview
Support the implementation of Communication and Information projects related to Press Freedom and Media Development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational and technical support to programme/project management and implementation.
- Assist in tracking, monitoring and reporting on progress of programme/project activities and the budget.
- Assist in researching and retrieving programme/project files, reports, and other documentations.
- Gather, analyse, summarize, and collate information relevant to the activity.
- Provide administrative support to programme/project implementation.
- Assist in identifying possible project sites/meeting venues, prepare list of participants, and draft invitation letters.
- Support the initiation of a variety of contractual documents and drafting of budgetary/financial updates.
- Assist in the identification of consultants, suppliers and preparing purchase requisitions.
- Assist in processing requests for translation, printing, and dispatch of unit information documents.
- Assist in maintaining internal and external relations for the implementation of programme activities.
- Assist the Unit in maintaining/updating unit programme/file records and in preparing programme/project related correspondence.
- Additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work of the Unit.
Required Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in the field of journalism, media development, political science, human rights or related field. Experience in supporting project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting. Ability to conduct basic research and collect information from a variety of sources. Experience in supporting technical or managerial professionals at the national or international level is also required.
Qualifications
Completed High school diploma or equivalent.
