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NGO / INGO / Development Projects
Full Time
|Job Description
Roles and responsibilities of this job
TITLE: Senior Advisor, Media
UNIT: Programs
REPORTS TO: Program Director
SUPERVISES: Relevant staff and consultants
1. SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITY
The Senior Advisor, Media of The Asia Foundation (the Foundation) is responsible for formulating a comprehensive media work plan based on the Civil Society Media (CSM) program description and the annual co-creation process. They will lead the implementation of the media strategy and regularly update the strategy during implementation. This position will oversee media partners and provide substantial input into media-related Challenge Funds. They will be responsible for managing, coordinating, monitoring, and providing technical assistance for CSM’s activities related to misinformation/disinformation, journalism, and media. This person is responsible for ensuring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the media component. They will collaborate with donor agencies in program development, preparation of implementation plans, coordination, and support. They will support maintaining relations with government offices and programs. They will also serve as Acting Program Director when the Program Director is unavailable. The senior Advisor will travel up to 30% of the time to Lumbini and Madhesh.
2. RELATIONSHIPS
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3. REQUIREMENTS
Education
Experience
Minimum ten years of working experience in management or technical position, with demonstrated experience managing politically informed media programming. In-depth knowledge of media’s interplay in Nepal's political, economic, and social context including governance, gender, inclusion, and civic space. A proven track record of successfully managing development programs, including finance and grants management and budget control. Experience managing remote field-based teams. Experience working outside Kathmandu and understanding of regional and local media landscape in Madhesh and Lumbini provinces are desirable.
Other
Demonstrated executive interpersonal skills, and excellent communication skills, including language proficiency (verbal and written) in both Nepali and English. The ability to speak other Nepali local languages is preferred. An experience championing inclusivity through media programming, the ability to independently interact at professional levels with people from a variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. The proven analytical, and research skills, with strong problem-solving abilities. They will have the ability to prioritize and critically analyze information. Display an open-minded and demonstrated learning approach to embrace new models for sound development programming.
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Apply Before: Nov 07, 2022
About the organization
The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. Informed by 70 years of experience and deep local knowledge, our work is focused on governance, climate action, gender equality, education and leadership, inclusive growth, and international cooperation. We work in more than 20 countries through our 17 permanent country offices and programs across Asia and the Pacific, supported by a headquarters in San Francisco and an office in Washington, DC. Our funding comes from a diverse array of bilateral and multilateral development agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals.
