Job Description
ASDJF
Re-Advertisement of Vacancy Notice
Project Administrator/Project Manager (1 Position, Colombo)
About SDJF
(Sri) Lanka Development Journalist Forum (SDJF) has about 14 years of extensive experience in working with Youth, Civil society organizations, Women's organizations, academia and policy reformists, through a unique approach and theory of change. SDJF has reached the pinnacle of advocating for diverse, just, equal and gender-sensitive media through its educational initiatives. Using innovative and state of the art communication strategies and communication plans, SDJF has proven itself to be in the lead in promoting development, peace and reconciliation in Sri Lanka. It has proven time and time again that media has the power for positive social transformation if steered with steady and trustworthy hands. Registered as a non- governmental and national level organization that has been in operation since 2009. SDJF employs a variety of media tools and has institutionalized development communication principles to address voice poverty in the communities in Sri Lanka. A well-established media-based organization, SDJF operates with extensive experience in steering media towards democratization and social transformation process. SDJF work closely with local media organizations, International media development agencies, civil society organizations, institutes of higher education, youth and women development movements and other organizations that promote democracy and pluralism towards building inclusive societies.
About the Project
The SDJF is looking for motivated, dynamic and experienced project officers to join our energetic team for the project titled 'Minority Empowerment for Democracy and Pluralism in Sri Lanka' for the period of 24 months in Batticaloa, Mannar, Puttalam, Trincomalee, Monaragala and Nuwara Eliya Districts in collaboration with Minority Rights Group International and funded by European Union. The project envisioned to increase the capacity of minority youth and women to be active in the decision making, political representation. The project manager is a key player in implementing national level project activities focusing to increase women representation in the media sector to raise their voices. The detail job description is listed below.
Key responsibilities and functions
- Project management: The project officers are key person for the overall responsible for the project management at SDJF The specific functions are;
- Develop a monthly action plan align with the overall project implementation plan approved by the donor and implement accordingly.
- Coordinate with project partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries in the district and update the progress to the Program Director on a regular basis.
- Mobilize project beneficiaries and motivate and engage them with the project activities. Be a coordinator for all district level events, trainings, workshop and any other project activities.
- Facilitate donor and external team visits to the project area.
- Be responsible for the budget management and fund control according to the approved budget for the district.
- Be a representative of SDJF in all stakeholder's meetings, reviews, etc in the respective district.
- Provide technical support and insight to project partners on documentation of project activities.
- Monitoring & Evaluation: The project administrator/Manager is primary responsible for collection of data for the analysis and responsible for onsite monitoring and evaluation of the project. The specific tasks are
- Coordinate with M & E officer of the donor and develop the tools for the data collection. Collect, store and share the relevant data for the monitoring & Evaluation.
- According to the MEAL plan, be responsible for the district to execute the MEAL plan & communication strategy
- Gather all project related information including case studies, impacts, outcome of the project.
- Responsible for the field level and activity based monitoring & evaluation.
- Keep the tracking on the project outputs, outcomes, best practices and Lesson learned. Assist the project team and consultants with internal and external monitoring, assessment, and evaluation
- Reporting: The project administrator is primarily responsible for all project related reports including but not limited to;
- Preparation of monthly /Quarterly/Annual progress reports according to the donor requirement.
- Prepare and submit monthly monitoring & evaluation report.
- Prepare and submit the events report for the respective
- Regularly update the status of project implementation and any necessary changes.
- Media and communication; The project administrator is responsible for maintain cordial communication with project beneficiaries, stakeholders, project partners and other members in the district. And project is expected to contribute higher level project branding and communication and expected to maintain a vibrant presence in the social media and media.
- Develop a database of diverse media institution in Sri Lanka
- Conduct regular meetings with selected media institution for the internship placement. Regular monitoring and update on the progress of internship.
- Any other task assigned by the Director
Qualifications and Work Experience
Master Degree in law, media, human rights, gender, social science, International Relation with 3 years' experience in similar capacity or
Bachelor degree in in law, media, human rights, gender, social science, International Relation with 5 years' experience in similar capacity or
Additional abilities and characteristics
Demonstrated experience working in the fields of gender, human rights, democracy and/or social development.
Should have a proven track record in project planning, coordination and implementation sector. Technical knowledge and expertise on reporting and documentation.
Strong writing and interpersonal communication abilities, including spoken and written English proficiency. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, the Internet, and e-mail.
Working experience with minority community and electoral experience will be an added advantage Experience in managing EU funded project will be an added advantage
Application deadline: April 26th 2024
Additional Information
- Contract type: Fixed-term contract Initially for 12 months with possible extension.
Salary scale: As per the SDJF salary scale Grade 6, depends on the experience and previous earning history.
Language requirement: Working language must be in English
Applications are invited from the Minority community in Sri Lanka
Interested candidates should send their CVs with a motivation letter not more than a page to
Finance and Administration Manager
Sri Lanka Development Journalist Forum (SDJF)
19/2A, Orchid place, off Swarnadeshi place, Nawala road, Rajagiriya.
Or email to [email protected] subject titled: (Application_PA_SDJF_2024)
