Location: London

An opportunity has arisen for a Programmes Coordinator to join our London Head Office Team working closely with the Director of Programmes to manage implementation of IWPR’s projects, according to budgets, programme plans and grants and the organisation’s overall objectives. S/he will provide logistical support and training to the programme teams and will develop/ manage programmes as required.

Closing date for applicants: 26 February 2012

Payment: TBD

Location: London

Hours: Full time

Term: Permanent

Start Date: March 2012

To apply: Please complete online application form.

Summary:

An opportunity has arisen for a Programmes Coordinator to join our London Head Office Team working closely with the Director of Programmes to manage implementation of IWPR’s projects, according to budgets, programme plans and grants and the organisation’s overall objectives. S/he will provide logistical support and training to the programme teams and will develop/ manage programmes as required.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and project management potential and will be expected to quickly develop strong budgeting and report-writing skills.

Ideally the postholder will already have experience overseeing international projects funded by government bodies or other institutions. S/he will be able to multitask and work to deadlines across varying time zones. S/he will be resilient, able to deal with persistent frustrations and equally comfortable visiting field operations in difficult environments, or working late on a spreadsheet in the London office. Perhaps most importantly, s/he will possess exceptional communication skills and will be quick to absorb new information, adapt to changing demands and solve problems creatively.

Familiarity with new media production is desirable and an interest in IWPR’s work is essential, but commitment, intelligence and a determination to get the job done are more important than experience and/or contacts. Competitive salary on offer.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Tasks

• To plan and coordinate, in conjunction with the Director of Programmes, programme operations and administration.
• Establish management systems to ensure smooth running of project activities
• Work closely with Programme Directors on programme planning and development and corresponding budget development.
• To train programme staff how to conduct and administer activities and ensure compliance with funders’ requirements as well as with organisational policy and objectives.
• To review and monitor programmes to ensure that goals are designed to attain objectives.
• To represent the Director of Programmes in meetings on occasion, as required.

FInance and Reporting

• Oversight of project start-up, including the assessment and development of operational budgets.
• Work with programme and financial staff to ensure that activities meet approved accounting and management standards.
• To develop budgets for accuracy in expenditure planning and ensure implementation according to budgets and targets.
• To analyse and monitor budget-to-actual monthly reports for programmes.
• To support annual budgeting process and long-range planning.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• To edit and contribute to programmatic reporting to donor and IWPR friends.
• Monitor programme deliverables and outputs to ensure compliance with grant obligations.
• To help create standardised, easy-to-use, detailed budgets across each programme and country for the Development and Programme teams.
• To contribute to development initiatives through fluency in programme activities.
• To attend meetings and contribute to company strategy and policymaking when required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Requirements:

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Self-starter with high level of initiative and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative problem-solving including a willingness to use non-traditional solutions.
• A strong negotiator and decisive yet enabling manager.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively to a wide range of internal and external clients, stakeholders, and outside vendors.
• Able to understand and address details of activities without micro-managing; a multi-tasker who works well to deadlines.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Understanding of project budgeting and financial monitoring
• Able to train and mentor.
• Ready to travel extensively, comfortable with hostile environments, committed to IWPR ideas
• Second languages of relevance to current IWPR programming a benefit.

Experience (desirable)

• Editing news packages for television
• Providing media training or consultancies outside your home country
• Work in a newsroom or similar environment
• Experience of working outside home culture
• Demonstrated ability to work in a creative, collaborative and positive manner.

To apply: Please complete online application form.

Closing date for applicants: 26 February 2012

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