Deputy Project Director, Information and Media Practice at - Nairobi, Kenya - IREX

Description

IREX is a global development and education organization.

We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world-where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive.

Your Background & Skills

Bachelor's degree in related field required, master's degree preferred.
Minimum 5+ years of progressive job experience.
Excellent ability to communicate effectively on the technical aspects of implementation with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Proven track of working effectively with other projects, media and civil society, high-level host country host government counterparts, and other international partners.

Must possess the technical, managerial and communication skills to assume all related responsibilities of the COP position on a full-time basis if needed.

Effective oral and written communication credentials.
Very good command of English language is required.
Strong representation and organization skills.

A level of education combined with your professional experience will adequately show you can contribute meaningfully to the role.

Demonstrated skills in methodically solving problems in fast-paced environments.
Proficient in all Microsoft and FOSS productivity software.
Outstanding interpersonal and intercultural skills.
Very strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills;
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and/or,
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and/or,
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Familiarity with Center for Internet Security, Critical Security Controls (CIS CSC v8) or at least one industry-recognized security framework like NIST, ISO27000, and/or CSO community-driven SAFETAG framework.

Strong interpersonal skills as well as experience developing solid professional relationships.
A record of success as a forward-leaning, entrepreneurial, and adaptive leader within organizations
Broad experience designing and delivering remote or in-person assistance and training.
Experience servicing global beneficiaries and organizations of different missions, sizes, and mandates.
You must have unrestricted authorization to work in a country where this role is based.

Your Daily Tasks

Responsible for day-to-day program administration, including managing all field-based staff.

Lead technical implementation and guide the DS360 Project phase 3 as a whole, alongside Project Director/Senior Technical Advisor II.

Responsible for beneficiary and donor relationships including field staff beneficiary management and communications.

Assist Project Director/Senior Technical Advisor II with new business development and internal (IREX) project collaboration with other organizational programs and functions.

Support the Project Director/Senior Technical Advisor II in budgeting, costs, and compliance issues as needed.
Other support duties as needed.