Denmark: Assistant Programme Manager

Organization: International Media Support
Country: Denmark
Closing date: 29 Sep 2014

International Media Support (IMS) is looking for an Assistant Programme Manager for our Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Department to support the programmatic, financial and administrative aspects of our media support activities in the region.

International Media Support (IMS) is a non-profit organisation working to support journalists and media in countries affected by armed conflict, human insecurity and political transition. Across four continents we help to strengthen professional journalism and ensure that media can operate in challenging circumstances.

In the MENA region, we work with partners in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, and elsewhere to further the safety of journalists and promote media reform, build institutions and develop media content.

This position is open because our colleague working with Egypt and Libya will be going on maternity leave, and because we need an extra hand in relation to our programme in Iraq.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and follow up on financial and administrative issues related to the handling of partner contracts, including preparation of budgets, transfer of funds, controlling of accounts and audits;
• Elaborate and follow up on project contracts in English;
• Compile financial and narrative reports for donors;
• Assist on elaboration and budgeting of programme proposals;
• Coordinate events and travel logistics;
• Travel occasionally to programme countries to assist partners in their financial and administrative setup and compliance checks.

Qualifications

• Relevant educational background in e.g. accounting, finance or administration and/or at least 3 years of relevant experience;
• Knowledge and experience of administration and financial control procedures in relation to project administration;
• Excellent command of Excel;
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV will be considered an asset;
• Fluency in written and spoken English at a business level is a prerequisite;
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and/or French;
• Experience working with international donors compiling financial and narrative reports and adhering to donor guidelines will be considered an asset.

Personal skills

• Ability to prioritise and solve tasks independently and as part of a team;
• Strong attention to order and detail.

Everyone with the required qualifications and skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion.

IMS provides a fast-paced, international work environment with colleagues and partners in and from many corners of the world. Our working language is English. As Assistant Programme Manager in the MENA department you will be part of a team of about 20 committed colleagues, including three other APMs who work close with Programme Managers in charge of countries and/or thematic regional components of our MENA programme. You will act as one of the key liaisons between the IMS Administration and Finance Unit and the MENA department.

Duration and location

We are seeking a full-time replacement for our colleague on maternity leave, and may furthermore have an additional part time APM position available. Contract start as soon as possible. The Assistant Programme Manager will be based at IMS’ headquarters in Copenhagen and may be required to travel to some of our programme countries.

How to apply:

Please send a written application and curriculum vitae in English to jobs@mediasupport.org no later than 29 September 2014 with the subject line “APM MENA”. Please direct questions about the position to Thora Gehl on thg@mediasupport.org or +45 52107814. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about International Media Support on our website http://www.mediasupport.org