Job: technical advisor

Resident Technical Advisor
Internews Network
Location: Afghanistan
Last Date: May 9, 2008

Email: 876-in@internews.org (Reference: DevNetJobs.org) Background:
Internews® Network is an international non-profit organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, D.C. with a mandate to support open media worldwide. The organization fosters independent media in emerging democracies, produces innovative television and radio programming as well as print and Internet content, and uses the media to reduce conflict within and between countries. Internews programs are based on the conviction that vigorous and diverse mass media form an essential cornerstone of a free and open society.

General Function:
This is an exciting opportunity to join an International NGO working to develop media in Afghanistan. Since 2003 Internews Afghanistan has built 28 community radio stations across Afghanistan, and is in the process of building and renovating 12 more. Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Resident Technical Advisor provides training, professional advice and guidance in media infrastructure planning and installation, with expertise in provincial radio station establishment and technical repairs. In addition the RTA will plan and manage Internews Information Technology infrastructure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage all technical aspects of set up of new radio stations, including technical design, procurement and installation.
• Manage and build capacity of national technical and IT staff
• Advise on curriculum development in all areas technical.
• Oversee production of technical handbook
• Support technical development and maintenance of Salam Watandar National radio satellite service.
• Oversee design and implementation of professional IT infrastructure, management an policies.
• Assist with review of local stations for equipment grant awards and liaison with donors.
• Prepare and assemble materials for monthly and quarterly reports, in compliance with donor guidelines.
• Report to and strategize with Country Director on new directions to help independent media in region.

Qualifications:
• Masters degree in engineering and/or Information Technology
• Bachelors degree in electronics and/or communications engineering
• Bachelors degree in Information Technology
• Previous experience in design or installation of AM or FM radio stations
• Previous experience in technical project management
• Previous experience in project budget management
• Previous experience developing and/or delivering technical and production training in a development context
• Experience designing and managing Information Technology systems and infrastructure
• Experience working with community or independent radio stations
• Experience living and working in a hostile environment an advantage
• Ability to handle multi-faceted programs
• Ability to adjust to shifting political circumstances and re-design technical and implementation activities accordingly.
• Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place.

To Apply:
Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in (at) internews (dot) org (re-write in standard format), placing “Resident Technical Advisor - AF - dnj” in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V