Project Officer – Gender Diversity at JHR (Journalists for Human Rights)

About the Role

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Project Officer – Gender Diversity. This role supports a project aimed at providing assistance to media and civil society organizations to improve civic education amongst the public on inclusive governance and women's role in public life.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Country Manager in all administrative, logistical, and financial procedures and processes regarding the implementation of project activities
• Act as a liaison between the Country Manager, consultants, and direct project stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships between civil society organizations, media, advocacy networks, and state departments
• Coordinate capacity strengthening initiatives, including training sessions for media, civil society, and government departments on advocacy, human rights-based approaches to service delivery, and inclusive practices
• Prepare monthly internal reports to the Country Manager documenting achievements, project progress, challenges encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs
• Scan and collect required data and information in collaboration with local partners on human rights, gender equality, and press freedom
• Attend periodic check-ins with the Country Manager and project management team to provide updates and request support as needed
• Draft contract agreements for consultants in collaboration with the Country Manager
• Support the process of preparing work plans, including providing support to national partners as directed by the Country Manager
• Prepare and submit weekly reports on media coverage of governance, with a focus on gender equality
• Support project-specific social media and online platforms in compliance with the project communication strategy and work plans
• Ensure all monitoring and evaluation documents are organized, digitized, and submitted monthly in line with Performance Measurement Framework requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in social sciences, communication, or related field