For most people around the world, access to reliable information is by no means a matter of course. Nevertheless, everyone needs impartial information. So that they can assess their own situation and influence it. If you don’t know what’s going on around you, how can you make the right decisions?
Free Press Unlimited works to ensure that reliable news and information are and remain available to people across the globe. Particularly people in countries where there is little to no press freedom. By supporting local media professionals and journalists, Free Press Unlimited helps to enable as many people as possible to gain and keep access to the information they require to survive and develop.
Free Press Unlimited seeks to appoint a Country Coordinator to help manage its exciting affiliate office in Juba, South Sudan; one of the country's most vibrant media hubs. We produce and facilitate a wide variety of radio, journalism and training. The ideal candidate will have skills in personnel, project and financial management and will work in a fast paced, dynamic media development environment in the world’s newest country. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Core tasks
- Helps develop, guide and implement project activities in the fields of journalism, radio production and local media development;
- Ensures smooth functioning of local office and activities in South Sudan;
- Manages financial, administrative and donor reporting requirements;
- Ensures security and administrative polices of Free Press Unlimited are implemented and upheld;
- Manages all aspects of local human resources;
- Oversees transport, procurement and logistics of South Sudan office;
- Assists in the development and cultivation of new projects;
- Represents Free Press Unlimited to partners and external actors in South Sudan.
Position requirements
To be appointed as Country Coordinator:
- Minimum of 2-3 years experience in project management, preferably on projects with some media element and/or in developing countries
- Demonstrable leadership, personnel and financial management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ideally, experience in or at least familiarity with media, development and/or journalism;
- Willingness to live in South Sudan for a minimum of 12 months
For more information, please check our website: www.freepressunlimited.org
How to apply:
Interested? Please send a letter of interest and a detailed CV before 31 March tovacancies@freepressunlimited.org citing “Country Coordinator – South Sudan”
