Equal Access International (EAI), an international not-for-profit that works in Asia and Africa, helps communities drive sustainable and transformative change through a proven participatory media, technology, and outreach model. In Nepal, EAI is as an implementing partner on the USAID funded Civil Society: Mutual Accountability Project (CS:MAP) which aims to foster a more legitimate, accountable and resilient Nepali civil society capable of advancing the public interest. EAI seeks applications from creative and competent candidates for the following position:
Media Outreach Manager – 1 (Based in Nepalgunj)
Based in Nepalgunj and reporting to the CS:MAP Media Director in Kathmandu, the Media Outreach Manager will provide implementation level leadership for CS:MAP focusing on the management and coordination of media, communication and outreach activities at the sub-national level; function as the primary liaison between project activities in the designated districts and the EAI/ CS:MAP office in Kathmandu; maintain close coordination with the Nepalgunj based CSMAP/ FHI 360 team in supporting coordinated and quality project planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E); and oversee administration and operations functions related to EAI/ CS:MAP for the Nepalgunj Office.
Requirements: A master’s in journalism, communication studies, project management, or related discipline with at-least 3 years’ experience in civil society engagement, citizen participation/ mobilization, and civic campaigns for improving local governance; or a bachelor’s degree with 5 or more years of related experience; Familiarity with constitutional, policy and legal frameworks surrounding freedom of expression and association, and right to information and overall freedom of the press; Strong understanding of concepts and practices related to governance and advocacy; advocacy for civil society and media-related public policy reform; social accountability mechanisms as means of reform in public resource use and public service delivery; civil society led monitoring and oversight of public resource use and public service delivery; and the mobilization of campaigns, coalitions and networks in public interest advocacy efforts.
To apply, please send in your application including a cover letter demonstrating experience and skills in areas outlined in the detailed scope of work, updated curriculum vitae, and three references to application@equalaccess.org no later than August 25, 2019. For detailed job description, please go to https://bit.ly/2YNNSVd Please include, along with your application, a sample article, report or publication that demonstrates individual authorship in the English language. The screening of applications and final recruitment will adhere to principles of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, and women and individuals belonging to marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.