
Date Posted: | Apr 5, 2017 |
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Reference: | 1087 |
Closing Date: | Apr 29, 2017 |
Work Type: | Full Time |
Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
Gender: | Any |
Functional Area: | Media |
Nationality: | Afghan |
Salary Range: | Salary is negotiableNone |
Years of Experience: | 2 Years |
Contract Duration: | Not specified |
Extension Possibility: | No |
Contract Type: | Fixed-term |
Probation Period: | 3 months |
Required Languages: | 96,90 |
About MOBY Group:
Founded in 2003 MOBY GROUP operates in South & Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Headquartered in Dubai, the group employs over 1,200 individuals across 16 businesses. MOBY has been widely recognized for its role in bringing news and entertainment to underserved populations. It serves over 300 million people through its activities in broadcasting, digital & online, production, strategic communications, publishing, music, sports and research. MOBY’s local-language content in English, Farsi, Pashto, Hindi, Arabic and Amharic spans a range of genres including dramas, reality television, lifestyle and music shows, sports, news & current affairs and children’s programs. For more information please visit our website www.mobygroup.com
Job Summary:
Program Associate will focus on assisting Program Managers in all aspects of programs, planning and coordinating with production and creative teams for the effective, quality and timely implementation of programs.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop strategic, innovative solutions to client briefs in an fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Support the design and implementation of work plans, timelines, risk assessments, budget reports, etc.
Coordinate and marshal internal and external resources to drive results on time and on budget
Support business development through sourcing opportunities and developing communications strategies, creative approaches, budgets, results frameworks, and monitoring and evaluation methodologies
Liaise with Lapis strategy, creative, media, and research verticals towards strong program alignment
Raise Lapis/MOBY’s profile by contributing to articles, white papers, and online content
Job Requirement:
B.A. and strong academic record required, preferably in a related field
1-3 years of relevant work experience required
Written and spoken English and Dari proficiency strongly preferred
Written and spoken Pashto an asset
Enterprising, business-savvy self-starter constantly seeking to add value
Strong intellectual curiosity, with balanced strategic thinking and analytical prowess
Strong ability to manage multiple detailed projects in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Excellent relationship-building skills across cultures, both remotely and in person
Exceptional written and oral communications skills
Deep enthusiasm for developing innovative and realistic approaches to multifaceted challenges
Commitment to and passion for positive change through the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia
Excellent MS Office, including Excel
Strong working understanding of the sociopolitical landscape in Afghanistan preferred
Strong understanding of donor and global funding environment preferred
Robust sense of humor and humility required
Ability to work well in a team
Professionalism and maturity
Can-do positive attitude
Ability to take initiative and be proactive
Good verbal and written communication in English and Dari/Pashto
Excellent planning and organization skills, including effective time management
Problem solving skills and analytical thinking ability
Flexibility in order to meet deadlines and goals
Commitment to the job
Familiarity with political and social context of Afghanistan
Computer literate, especially in MSWord, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel.
Excellent ability to build strong relationships
Cross cultural empathy