Internews Network
Country Director: Kabul, Afghanistan
Start Date: 1 August 2004

Internews Network (www.internews.org), an international NGO with projects in 46 countries supports open communication and independent media through innovative broadcast technology and the delivery of journalism training, equipment, project grants, and the development of locally based associations to support independent journalists. Internews Network seeks a Country Director to implement and manage its media development projects in Afghanistan.

Internews is focusing its efforts in Afghanistan on creating greater access to information through developing local, Afghan-run media. For the past two years projects have primarily focused on local radio, creating a network of radio stations around the country and a production unit that produces several hours daily of informational and educational programming. Since February 2003, 14 new local stations have been launched around the country, in partnership with local institutions that reach five million Afghans. More stations are planned for 2004, along with an increase in programming delivered via satellite to participating stations, and the creation of an effective national association of all the local stations.

The successful candidate will have a mix of experience in project management with a strong focus on development and journalism, and be able to think analytically and creatively about the role and direction of Afghan media. He or she will be responsible for running current programs and conceiving new projects to support the long-term development of pluralistic, accessible media for Afghanistan .

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage a large and complex project to develop radio stations and radio programming in Afghanistan
• Manage dynamic, growing staff of about 100 based in Kabul , and working all over Afghanistan
• Develop and maintain a keen understanding of challenges and issues facing effective media and communications in Afghanistan
• Conceive directions for growth of current projects and devise new strategies to assist Afghan media
• Cultivate relationships with relevant local and international governments, media, partners and agencies
• Maintain relationships with donors through reporting, liaison, communications, and advocacy
• Assist in raising funds for new projects by writing grants and budgets
• Work with Internews home office to ensure proper administration of projects
• Ensure conformance with donor rules and regulations

Qualifications include:

• Extensive journalism experience, with an emphasis on radio production
• Experience in radio management, especially in developing countries
• Extensive experience managing projects funded by US and/or European agencies or international organizations
• Extensive experience working in developing countries, preferably in Central and South Asia
• Strong critical thinking and writing skills; excellent communication skills
• Strong staff management skills
• Persian language skills strongly preferred
• Experience creating and running budgets
• Relevant university degree

Please respond by emailing resume and letter of interest to injobs@internews.org with CD, Afghanistan in the subject line of your email. No calls please.