Project Officer – Solomon Islands

About Internews: Internews is an international non-profit organization dedicated to giving people access to the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard. Since its formation in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 100 countries worldwide. Working in Asia and the Pacific since 1999, Internews currently has offices and projects throughout the region with its regional office in Bangkok and several projects across the Pacific.

Deadline of Submission: 26 June, 2024
Start of Position: 21 July, 2024

Building Voices for Accountability is a new project being implemented in Solomon Islands by Internews working with our local partners Transparency Solomon Islands and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce. Funded by the European Union, the project aims to empower civil society to engage as actors of governance and development by advancing human rights issues and influencing policy and decision-making. The project is designed to strengthen Civil Society Organisations’ capacity for project implementation, advocacy, and policy analysis. It will also promote the development of partnerships, including with public authorities, and facilitating inclusion of CSOs in national and local decision-making.

Internews: Project Officer – Solomon Islands (National Post)

Supervised by the Project Manager, the Project Officer will provide strategic support and oversight on a variety of tasks, including project management, donor reporting, donor relations, proposal development, and communications. The role will be responsible for managing a variety of tasks. Regular trips within the country for activity implementation and supervision may be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide overall program management support to ensure a smooth implementation of project activities, including monitoring work plans and activity schedules, and support communications with partners and funders;
• Develop and track program activities, workplans, deliverables and timelines;
• Liaise with program partners to oversee and support the safe implementation of activities;
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with local partner organizations and ensure that implementation is responsive to the needs of partners and beneficiaries;
• Monitor project progress, identify and address any potential problems;
• Carry out research in support of ongoing projects and new initiatives as requested;
• Provide reporting on all aspects of grant management to donors as needed;
• Write quarterly, final and/or other donor-required reports and ensure they are submitted on a timely basis;
• Represent Internews at conferences and events when needed;
• Build and sustain relationships with donors;
• Other duties as assigned.
• In all duties, an understanding of and commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.

APPLICANT CRITERIA

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in Solomon Islands pidgin
• English language fluency (in speaking, comprehension reading, and writing) required
• Grant proposal writing experience and proven text-editing proficiency
• Project management and/or experience in a non-profit media development organization is a plus
• Knowledge of Solomon Islands’ media and CSO landscape is a plus
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate
• Excellent communication skills: speaking, writing, and listening
• Proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability
• Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
• Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple ongoing assignments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office