ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Coordinator acts as the primary point of contact for all administrative, logistical, and reporting functions for one of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Program Management Unit\'s regional projects. The Project Coordinator is responsible for carrying out day-to-day oversight duties, including ongoing communication and coordination with project beneficiaries, ensuring high-quality and on-time delivery of project activities, leading all contracting and recruiting for the project, and ensuring continuous coordination with other Internews departments such as Monitoring & Evaluation, Finance, and FilmAid. The Project Coordinator is also expected to escalate issues to the Project Manager and Program Officer as needed. The Project Coordinator will also work in close coordination with Internews teams based in Washington, DC, and Arcata, CA, and with Internews\' regional office in Tunisia. These teams provide high-level technical advice, ensure compliance with Internews and donor policies and regulations, and offer backstopping support. The Project Coordinator is a complex administrative support position requiring prior education and experience. LOGISTICS This role will be based remotely in the MENA region. Candidates must have work authorization in their location that does not require sponsorship from Internews. Additionally, there are locations in which Internews is not able to support fully remote work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply soon. This is a limited-term position with an expected end date of September 30, 2024. OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences. DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:

• Support day-to-day work plan implementation.
• Coordinate with project beneficiaries as needed.
• Attend and/or facilitate project activities.
• Lead coordination with Internews teams involved in the project as needed.
• Facilitate and support internal and external donor reporting, including quarterly, annual, and final reports.
• Ensure the project complies with all administrative requirements, including Internews and donor regulations.
• Support in budget oversight and tracking expenditures.
• Facilitate and support on all PSCs, OSCs, procurements, and other contractual requests.
• Review and process all consultant invoices and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain a tracker for all consultant contracts and payments.
• Conduct regular monitoring of project activities in coordination with the MENA Regional M&E Officer.
• Develop impact stories in coordination with the MENA Regional M&E Officer and Project Manager.
• Provide Arabic-English (and vice-versa) translation, as requested.
• Administer job functions with limited oversight, escalating issues to the Project Manager and Program Officer for their input as needed.
• Assist with research and other projects as needed or requested.
• In all duties, uphold Internews\' Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.

QUALIFICATIONS WE\'RE LOOKING FOR Required

• University degree in journalism, political science, social science, or other relevant area OR equivalent lived/professional experience.
• Minimum two years\' prior relevant work experience.
• Professional experience in project administration.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Ability to read and comprehend process documentation, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information, verbally and in writing, to other employees of the organization.
• Technical proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Proven organizational skills, with good attention to detail.
• Proven ability to operate in a multicultural and remote work environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and complete tasks on time.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but who are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.

• Prior experience working for an international nonprofit or in the international development sector is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with software programs, or willingness to learn.
• Previous experience in working with different MENA countries and contexts.
• Previous experience in working with journalists.

This position is being offered and hired by Internews Network. Benefits will be consistent with Internews Network\'s offerings and will be reviewed during the hiring process. Additional information can be found on our About Working for Internews page. Internews is an EEO/AAP/OFCCP employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Internews does not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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