About Internews:
Internews works to ensure access to trusted, quality news and information that empowers people to have a voice in their future and to live healthy, secure, and rewarding lives. We envision a world where everyone can communicate freely with anyone, anywhere, and exchange the news and information they need to shape their communities and the world.
For 35 years and in more than 100 countries, we have worked with our local partners to build hundreds of sustainable organizations, strengthened the capacity of thousands of media professionals, human rights activists, and information entrepreneurs, and reached millions of people with quality, local information, improving lives and building lasting change. On issues ranging from health and the environment to conflict and governance, Internews has developed approaches that harness the power of media and information to create positive change.
Internews is a charity operating internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, London, and Paris as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.
The Opportunity
Internews is seeking a Thailand-based Project Officer for its Indo-Pacific Media Resilience project, a regional project supported by the European Union on media capacity-building and countering and monitoring disinformation. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Officer will be responsible for providing program, logistical, and administrative support to the project and its partners, especially on activities to be implemented in Thailand and in the project’s focus countries.
Logistics
This is a remote-based role. Our preferred candidate should be based in Thailand. This is a limited-duration position, with an expected end date of 31 July 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply soon.
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:

• Coordinate with the project manager and the project team on program needs, targets, and other tasks related to activities to be implemented in Thailand and in other focus countries.

• Build strong working relationships and foster co-learning and collaborative environment with and among local and regional partners for the project and other relevant Internews initiatives.

• Prepare plans, documents, and reports related to project activities to be implemented in Thailand and in other focus countries.

• Coordinate with stakeholders and partners to set up virtual and in-person meetings, convenings, and other activities related to the project.

• Organize training and events, including agenda-creation, participants invitation, logistical preparations, and documentation support.

• Support the Project Manager and the project team on preparing reports and updates for the donor.

• Support in MEL needs, including coordinating with partners on activity reporting and other MEL-related tasks.

• Provide administrative and logistical support for local and international events, trips, convenings, and other project-related activities.

• Coordinate with finance and administration staff members (both at the country office and the regional office) on finance and admin-related matters.

• Support subgrant package preparations, monitoring, and other compliance-related tasks.

• Other relevant project-related and programming duties may be assigned.

In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, social sciences or other related fields.

• At least five years' experience doing non-profit and/or media development and support work.

• Great grasp of media and information landscape and with existing news media connections in Thailand.

• Interest in expanding experience working alongside journalists and news media based in Lao PDR for media development activities.

• Experience working with a remote team or in a remote setup.

• Experience in organizing events, trainings, meetings, and other activities involving different stakeholders and partners.

• Fluency in English and Thai is essential, including great writing skills at a publishable standard.

• Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the workplace and experience providing technical support to a cross-section of staff and local partners.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and information management skills.

• Must be self-reliant, resourceful, good problem-solver, good-humored, and flexible.

• Ability to work independently, efficiently and reliably, to a high standard and to deadline.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team across the globe.

• Willingness to travel to project areas as required.

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 Network 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.
Vacancy Timeframe:
Deadline for Applications: 30 November 2024

Hiring Process:
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through the Taleo application portal. The Cover Letter should be no longer than one page and explain why you'd be a great fit for this position and what drew you to it. The resume should be no longer than two pages. Candidates with the strongest cover letter and resume will advance to the test and interview process.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities.
and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
This position will be in Thailand and therefore a successful applicant must be able to demonstrate their right to work in Thailand.