Internews Network is seeking a Country Director candidate for Armenia to manage Internews’ media development portfolio. The Country Director will be hired on a full-time basis and will be based in Yerevan.  The Country Director will be responsible for overseeing the overall portfolio implementation and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaise with representatives of sources of funding for Internews’ work
• Prepare monthly reports to supervisor on all Internews projects in execution
• Maintain close contact with other Internews managers in the region
• Strategize new directions/methods for Internews to help independent media
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of independent news broadcasting in the region of responsibility
• Conduct regular visits to regional news broadcasting companies and other program beneficiaries for research and to maintain contact
• Encourage news broadcast companies to do more news programming, adopt ethical journalism practices, and revamp management techniques for business advancement
• Support the development of innovative digital media programming
• Maintain contact with local government officials
• Ensure the Internews Field Office is properly registered and conforms to local tax law
• Receive cash for Internews Field Office through local bank account
• Respond to local governmental authorities interfering with news broadcast companies’ work
• Work toward the development of independent, self-sufficient local media NGOs
• Request wire transfers from Main Office Accounting for operating expenses
• Ensure conformance with grantors’ rules and regulations
• Manage and coordinate the local supervisor who supervises employees in the Field Office in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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