[CivilSoc] Deputy Chief of Party, Media Innovations Program for Georgia

[Stephanie Hoke]

CONTINGENT UPON AWARD OF CONTRACT
TITLE:	Deputy Chief of Party, Media Innovations Program for Georgia
LOCATION:	Tbilisi, Georgia
REPORTS TO:	Senior Program Officer
ABOUT IREX:  IREX is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to
the advancement of knowledge. Central to its mission is the empowering of
individuals and institutions to participate meaningfully in civil society.
IREX administers programs between the United States and Eastern Europe, the
New Independent States (NIS), Asia, and the Near East.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will be based in Tbilisi and be responsible
for assisting the Chief of Party oversee the first two years of
implementation of a USAID-funded program to improve the professionalism and
financial viability of media in Georgia.  After the first two years, it is
anticipated that the DCOP will assume the duties and responsibilities of the
COP for the program.  
�	Assist the COP in overseeing the program, including reporting
requirements, agreements with Georgian media outlets, etc
Required to travel extensively to regional project sites within Georgia for
project management and monitoring purposes
QUALIFICATIONS:
�	Print journalism professional 
�	Georgian  national.
�	Thorough knowledge and understanding of independent media and civil
society development issues in Georgia.
�	Professional experience managing and implementing media
strengthening programs.
�	Demonstrated ability to effectively manage staff of local employees.
�	Strong interpersonal skills to maintain good relations with
partners, government officials, NGO representatives, USAID, and other
personnel associated with this program.
�	English and Georgian language fluency required.
�	Familiarity with USAID regulations and procedures.
TO APPLY:
Interested parties should submit resume, writing sample/URL sample address,
and salary history to IREX/HR/LT; Fax: (202) 628-8189; E-mail: hr@irex.org;
No phone calls please. EOE.