Key Responsibilities:
1. Overall Project Coordination
o Develop project plans and timelines.
o Liaise with project stakeholders, including donors and partners.
o Oversee project budgeting and financial reporting, in close collaboration with project controller.
o Coordinate project evaluations and reporting.
o Troubleshoot project issues and implement solutions promptly.
2. Nile Basin Media Network Coordination
o Facilitate communication among network members and stakeholders.
o Identify and onboard potential partners for network activities.
o Oversee the development and implementation of the Network Charter, membership criteria, and secretariat functions.
o Coordinate the kick-off meeting with network members and stakeholders.
3. Support to the Nile Media Awards 2023
o Act as MiCT’s focal point in planning and execution of the Nile Media Awards 2023.
o Coordinate with NBI on concept, partnerships, and evaluation processes.
o Oversee the award ceremony preparations and execution.
o Prepare and facilitate a webinar on the topic of media in the Nile Basin.
4. Weekly Nile Basin Media Radar
o Curate and publish weekly summaries of media coverage related to the Nile Basin.
o Disseminate the radar to project partners and stakeholders

Requirements:
• Minimum Master’s Degree in Journalism, Media Studies, Development Studies, International Relations, Environmental Politics or related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience in project coordination in cross-border projects related to Nile Basin water management and politics.
• Experience in media or journalism related projects is preferred.
• Proven existing networks of journalists, media houses and media organisations in the Nile Basin.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.