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• Steer the Programme to achieving its set goal
• Oversee RLP’s advocacy activities through video, ICT, mainstream
  media (TV, radio, print) and social media
• Consult with other professionals in the fields of media,
  communications and information technology, as appropriate, in the use of
  media and technology to promote social change.
• Liaise with other RLP thematic Programme and relevant stakeholders
  on effective & efficient project and activity implementation

• Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of
  staff and resources in the Media for Social Change Programme.
• Provide continuous supervision, training and development of
  programme staff ensuring an effective and motivated team
• Represent the Media for Social Change Programme on the RLP
  Management Team

• Identify new technologies and media platforms to amplify voice of
  voices migrants
• Identify issues for advocacy and play a leadership role in policy
  advocacy
• Support the programme staff in conceptualizing research themes and
  appropriate methodologies
• Mentor junior staff in research and policy advocacy

• Lead the programme staff in developing and implementing of quarterly
  work plans (Programme and Individual)
• Consolidate individual reports into monthly and quarterly reports
  for the programme.
• Ensure appropriate workload for programme staff
• Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training and development
  of programme staff ensuring an effective and motivated team.
• Work with the Monitoring Team to ensure that periodic programme
  reviews are executed
• Managing budgets allocated to the Programme
• Ensure that programme staff account for funds advanced to them for
  activities.
• Liaise with the HR unit in conducting performance appraisals and
  ensure competency and training gaps are addressed.
• Review all Media for Social Change related presentations to be made
  by staff representing the organisation.

• Participate or represent RLP in meetings with stakeholders, 5partners, clients, donors

• Participate in, lead, and/or coordinate training sessions and
  workshops to enhance skills of staff and/or client groups and/or other
  stakeholders (eg journalists, partners)

• Coordinate fundraising efforts for the programme through proposal
  writing
• Engage in fundraising efforts for the RLP as a whole by making input
  to other thematic programme proposals as required
• Ensure preparation of timely donor reports for projects implemented
  by the M4SC programme

• The ideal candidate for the Refugee Law Project (RLP) Programme
  Manager – Media for Social Change job opportunity must hold a Master’s degree in
  Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Information Technology (IT);
  or equivalent professional work experience in the media, communication or
  IT fields combined with university degree in a related field
• At least five years’ experience working in either Communication,
  Journalism, Public Relations, Information Technology (IT) fields
• Demonstrated experience administering donor funded projects
• Demonstrated people management experience (especially in managing
  teams)

• Solidly reliable with strong attention to timeliness
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal
  & written)
• Possess a great attention to detail and be truly organized
• Strong sense of personal initiative and able to work independently
  in a fast-paced office
• An interest in international, refugee, social justice and
  humanitarian issues
• Knowledge of project management and work with a not-for-profit and
  NGO
• Good knowledge of techniques for planning and monitoring
• Able and willing to travel and work in remote areas in challenging
  circumstance
• Self-motivated, versatile and adaptable to different cultures and
  people
• Public speaking skills
• Facilitation/training skills

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