IREX: Center Manager
The SAFE Initiative seeks to enable media professionals and social communicators working in difficult environments to continue to do so as safely and securely as possible. This objective will be accomplished through the establishment of regional centers for journalists from Eastern Europe countries.
The SAFE Center Manager leads medium-sized field offices housing complex projects or a portfolio of multiple projects. He/she is responsible for the performance of their assigned project, including meeting programmatic goals, remaining compliant with funder regulations, and ensuring that project finances are effectively used and within the limits of the project budget. He/she supervises assigned staff to meet the above duties and to foster their professional development; creates an office atmosphere in line with IREX policies and customs. He/she may be requested to make contributions to IREX new business initiatives and seeks and forwards to IREX/DC information that will help with future new business initiatives. He/she conducts communications with funders and serves as a key contact for funders. Travel within the country of assignment may be frequent; some international travel will also be necessary. In addition to the above skills, the ideal candidate has excellent cross-cultural communication skills, English proficiency, and familiarity with the regional media environment.