{"id":17930,"date":"2025-03-12T02:58:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T21:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secardo.org\/project-manager-journalism-protection-middle-east-north-africa\/"},"modified":"2025-03-12T02:58:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T21:58:03","slug":"project-manager-journalism-protection-middle-east-north-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secardo.org\/?p=17930","title":{"rendered":"Project Manager &#8211; Journalism Protection Middle East &#038; North Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<br \/>Organization: Media in Cooperation and Transition<br \/>\n                                                                                        Closing date: 23 Mar 2025<\/p>\n<p>Location: Flexible, work-space available in Berlin, Tunis or Beirut<\/p>\n<p>Contract Type: Freelance, Consultant<\/p>\n<p>Duration: April 1, 2025 &#8211; December 31, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Working Days: 12 days per month, 8 hours per day<\/p>\n<p><strong>About MiCT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MiCT (Media in Cooperation and Transition) is a non-profit organization specializing in media development, journalism training, and promoting media freedom in conflict-affected regions. MiCT empowers journalists to create impactful stories, contributing to democratic discourse and fostering independent media voices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Project Manager for MiCT Fellowship for Critical Voices will be responsible for overseeing a protection program for at-risk journalists from the Middle East and North Africa, many of whom are working under challenging and dangerous conditions, with some operating in exile. This role requires a skilled manager with experience in media development, familiarity with the local media landscapes, and sensitivity to the security concerns of journalists working under threat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Project Management<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop, implement, and oversee MiCT project activities in the region, ensuring alignment with MiCT\u2019s mission and the Fellowship\u2019s objectives.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with media outlets, journalists, and partners to identify and address their needs, ensure clear communication, prepare contracts, and compile and report project results.<\/li>\n<li>Monthly Project and activity reporting, as well as contributions to interim and final narrative reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2. Partnership and Network Building<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with organizations, media outlets, and institutions that support and promote media freedom in the region.<\/li>\n<li>Engage diverse stakeholders and create a network of support for the cohort\u2019s activities and safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>3. Organizational and Administrative Support<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coordinate and support the community managers and case workers in touch with the Fellows<\/li>\n<li>Work closely with the Berlin-based finance and admin teams to manage financial workflows, contracts, and reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Participation in weekly coordinating global meetings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4. Strategic Guidance and Regional Insight<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic guidance on trainings, events, and administrative tasks associated with the Fellowship program.<\/li>\n<li>Provide ongoing strategic insights on the media landscapes in the Middle East and North Africa<\/li>\n<li>Offer security and professional advice to support MiCT\u2019s mission and guide the development of new concepts and projects for media freedom and journalist safety in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications and Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience: Proven experience in project or program management, ideally in media development, journalism, or humanitarian support sectors.<\/li>\n<li>Regional Expertise: In-depth knowledge of the media landscapes and challenges in the Middle East and North Africa<\/li>\n<li>Networking Skills: Strong ability to build partnerships and engage a diverse range of stakeholders, with established networks in the media sector.<\/li>\n<li>Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in English and Arabic is required, knowledge of German an asset.<\/li>\n<li>Passion and Commitment: Strong commitment to media freedom, human rights, and empowering independent journalists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Contract and Compensation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This freelance role is project-based, contingent on the grant. MiCT offers a flexible work environment with a workspace in Berlin, Beirut or Tunis for the manager\u2019s use.<\/p>\n<h2 id='how-to-apply'  id=\"boomdevs_1\">How to apply<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Application Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To apply for the Project Manager position, please submit the following documents (summarised in one PDF) to fellowship@mict-international.org with the subject line \u201cApplication: Project Manager &#8211; MENA\u201d by March 23, 23:59 CET, 2025:<\/p>\n<p>1. Resume\/CV: Detailing relevant experience.<\/p>\n<p>2. Motivation letter: A brief introduction, outlining your suitability.<\/p>\n<p>3. Daily Rate: Specify your daily rate in EUR, exclusive of VAT.<\/p>\n<p>MiCT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. 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