Somalia: Well Women Media Project seeks Project Manager
This is a two year contract, renewable. This post will take lead responsibility for managing and developing a project which will address women's health issues through an interactive radio magazine programme. Operating from an office/studio in Hargeisa, Somaliland the project is funded for five years and builds on the experience of a two-year pilot project. Programmes are written and produced by Health Unlimited's national staff and
broadcast to the Somali speaking Horn of Africa.
Project Manager / Well Women Media Project, Health Unlimited / Hargeisa,
Somaliland / Closing date: November 30, 2001.
Description:
This is a two year contract, renewable. This post will take lead
responsibility for managing and developing a project which will address
women's health issues through an interactive radio magazine programme.
Operating from an office/studio in Hargeisa, Somaliland the project is
funded
for five years and builds on the experience of a two-year pilot project.
Programmes are written and produced by Health Unlimited's national staff and
broadcast to the Somali speaking Horn of Africa.
Main functions of the post:
- To manage project staff and finances, ensuring that the project is
implemented according to the objectives set out in the project design;
- To ensure the project operates within Health Unlimited's policies and
mission;
- To build capacity and transfer skills to the team in general and to a
Trainee Project Manager in particular (Year 2);
- To monitor and report on project progress to Health Unlimited and
government;
- To represent Health Unlimited to government, donors, local organisations,
international and local NGOs
Requirements:
All candidates must have a minimum of 3 years' experience of managing
community-based development projects, experience in development
communications and capacity building and an understanding of sexual and
reproductive health issues. Fluency in written and spoken English is
essential. Knowledge of Africa, particularly the Horn of Africa
(understanding of political issues and the social and health situation)
preferred.
To Apply:
Please e-mail a current CV and letter explaining your interest in a
qualifications for the post to
(020) 7840 3770. For full description of the post, please refer to website
N.B.: This is an unaccompanied post. Closing date: 30 November 2001.
Interviews: in mid December 2001.
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