MERSA Media Institute – Vacancy Announcement
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!MERSA Media Institute is a nonprofit media policy think tank. We work to help create vibrant, responsible and independent media, professional unions and education centers through research, capacity building and institutional support in Africa.
We are based in Washington, D.C. and work in sub-Saharan Africa, with particular emphasis on Ethiopia. We believe free and independent media are lifelines to the development of peaceful, prosperous, and democratic societies.
MERSA Media Institute would like to invites competent and interested candidates for the following position.
Position 1: Project Associate
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Management, Economics, Social Studies, Medicine or related field of study.
Work Experience: 0 years of working experience (fresh graduate)
Demonstrated event planning and leadership qualities
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of documentation and other administrative procedures.
Desired Characteristics:
Avid learner, thrives under pressure – a no-brainer
Self-starter, independent researcher, collaborator, leadership qualities
If you have a track record of getting things done, you will enjoy working with us
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, mandatory occasional travel
Position 2: Project Lead
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Media Studies, Communication, Social Studies, Medicine or a related field.
At least 0-2 years of experience in project management, training, or media-related work.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in relevant software, including project management tools and data analysis software.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A passion for education.
Desired Characteristics
A proactive and solution-oriented approach.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, mandatory occasional travel
Position 3: M&E Project Associate
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
At least 1-2 years of experience in M&E or data collection and analysis, preferably in CSO and NGO environments.
Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
Proficiency in data collection tools and software.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Experience in working in regional contexts and collaborating with regional partners and stakeholders.
Desired Characteristics
A keen interest in M&E and a commitment to evidence-based decision-making.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A proactive and solution-oriented approach.
Adaptability to changing circumstances and willingness to learn.
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Position 4: Projects Coordinator
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Media studies, Social Studies, Medicine or other relevant field or a Master’s Degree in project management or other related fields with NGO/private sector experience.
At least 1-4 experience in project management/coordination and media development related work
Team management and effective communication skills
Experience in project monitoring and evaluation
Advanced financial literacy in budget process and accounting
Excellent written, editing, and oral communication skills in English and other local languages
Desired:
Track record of getting things done
Problem solving mentality and experience
Demonstrated experience in systems design and implementation
Research, text editing, teaching, public speaking experience
Core leadership qualities: Coordinator, monitor evaluator, implementer, completer finisher, team worker–highly desirable
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, mandatory occasional travel
Position 5: Project Manager
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Media Studies, Communication, Social Studies, Medicine or a related field with 3 or more years of experience or a master’s degree in project management or other related fields with 1–3 years of NGO/private sector experience
Proven experience in project management and media development related work
Must have experience in performance arts
Must have audio visual experience
Stakeholder and team management and communication skills
Financial literacy in budget process and accounting
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and other local languages
Desired:
If you have a track record of getting things done, you will enjoy working with us
Core leadership qualities: shaper, implementer, completer finisher, team worker highly desirable
Avid learner, thrives under pressure – a no-brainer
Creative, storyteller, visual thinker
Self-starter, independent researcher, collaborator
Project tracking skills and working knowledge of Trello and Google products
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, mandatory occasional travel
Deadline: December 26, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants, please send your resume and application letter to recruitmentmersa@gmail.com
Incomplete application will not be considered
Only short listed candidates will be communicated.
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- Prepare your CV or Application Details.
- Finally, apply as instructed by the authority.
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