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Job opportunities with an upcoming program in North Macedonia

Apply immediately, but no later than by the end of the day on Sunday, March 22, 2020

East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI) invites applications by nationals of North Macedonia for a number of positions as part of EWMI’s proposal for the upcoming five-year YouThink Activity funded by the U.S. Agency for international Development (USAID). The program will work to increase youth’s resilience to disinformation campaigns and political manipulation by enhancing their media literacy and critical thinking skills. These are long-term positions, based in Skopje and offer a generous benefits package. The assignments are expected to start around July 2020.

Chief of Party

• At least 7 years of experience in managing democracy and governance (including media, public education, youth development) programs, preferably for an international organization;
• Deep understanding of the challenges related to disinformation and youth in North Macedonia, and of the strategies for addressing them;
• Experience in managing multi-stakeholder partnerships including public institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the private sector;
• Experience in managing staff and leading teams;
• Experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred;
• MA in social sciences or related fields preferred;
• Fluency in Macedonian and English, proficiency in Albanian preferred.

Media Literacy Specialist(s)

• At least 5 years of experience in developing and delivering programs that focus on media literacy and disinformation, citizen journalism, media capacity development for public institutions or CSOs, investigative reporting and fact checking;
• Deep understanding of the traditional and new media landscape in North Macedonia;
• Experience in developing curricula for the education system is a plus;
• Fluency in Macedonian and English, proficiency in Albanian preferred.

M&E and Public Outreach Specialist

• At least 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation and public outreach work, preferably as part of an international donor program;
• Experience in working for U.S. government-funded programs strongly preferred;
• Proven track record of the deep understanding of communication and PR in the context of North Macedonia;
• Fluency in Macedonian and English, proficiency in Albanian preferred.

Finance and HR Manager                              

• At least 5 years of experience in managing the finance and HR aspects of international donor programs;
• Experience in working for U.S. government-funded programs strongly preferred;
• Proven track record of efficiency and high professional and personal integrity in carrying out his/her tasks;
• Very good Macedonian and English, proficiency in Albanian preferred.

To apply: Please send (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) cover letter, and (iii) contact information for three references to: [email protected] and include “YouThink” in the subject line. No phone calls please. EWMI will contact applicants for interviews or to request additional information.

About EWMI: Founded in 1988 as an independent, not-for-profit organization, EWMI promotes the rule of law, civil society, and free market systems globally.