Zinc Network

Zinc Network is a London-based international development company focused on achieving meaningful change through communications, technology, and behavioral science. With a diverse team of over 80 members, it works on critical social issues such as disinformation, violent extremism, and online safety, collaborating with various governmental and private sector clients globally. The company is B-Corp certified and emphasizes innovative, evidence-based solutions.

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đź“Ť United Kingdom

🧭 Contract

đź’¸ 20000 GBP per project

🔍 International development

  • Ten years or more of demonstrable programme evaluation experience.
  • Critical thinking and evaluation framework development skills.
  • Experience with civil society organizations with diverse stakeholders.
  • Qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills.
  • Familiarity with counter disinformation programming is preferred.
  • Familiarity with communications and campaigning programming is preferred.
  • Familiarity with gender-related programming.
  • Clear and concise reporting writing.

  • Prepare the evaluation process including reading relevant materials and facilitating a kick-off meeting.
  • Deliver an evaluation execution plan with all required elements.
  • Review primary data and conduct stakeholder interviews.
  • Analyze data and develop reports including preliminary findings and the final evaluation report.

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Posted 2024-11-15
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đź“Ť Senegal, Burkina Faso, Chad, The Gambia, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Mali, Niger

🔍 International development

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in international development, organisational development, business, communications, or a relevant field.
  • Minimum seven (7) years of experience managing and implementing programs to strengthen information resilience, with at least five (5) years in the Sahel.
  • At least four (4) years of experience managing and supervising staff.
  • Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders including civil society, media, and government officials.
  • Professional fluency in French and English.

  • Provide overall leadership, management, and technical direction for the program, serving as the primary liaison with USAID on managerial, strategic, and technical matters.
  • Responsible for making key decisions and solving programmatic problems in a timely manner.
  • Professionally represent Zinc Network to USAID, West African governments, counterparts, local partners, and program stakeholders.
  • Ensure all plans and reporting align with award requirements and project objectives.
  • Oversee contractual and budgetary aspects, monitor and adapt activities for effective implementation.

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Posted 2024-10-18
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đź“Ť Senegal, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 International development

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • At least five (5) years’ experience as a procurement, subcontracts, and/or grants specialist.
  • Deep knowledge of USAID’s regulations and contractual, grant, and procurement requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.
  • Proven leadership, versatility, and integrity.
  • Professional fluency in both French and English.

  • Administer and manage program subawards from pre-award through post award and closeout.
  • Draft calls for proposals and conduct outreach to potential applicants.
  • Conduct pre-award risk assessments and evaluate proposals.
  • Review subaward financial reports and invoices, and monitor compliance.
  • Work with grantees to establish reporting frameworks and money controls.
  • Ensure all grants documentation is stored in Zinc’s systems.
  • Lead responses to USAID regarding compliance requirements.
  • Maintain subaward budget trackers and provide budget analysis.
  • Train project staff on grant implementation and compliance.
  • Track and monitor subaward cost share.

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Posted 2024-10-18
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đź“Ť Senegal, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania

🧭 Part-Time

🔍 International development

  • Bachelor's degree and at least seven (7) years' experience in international development MEL activities.
  • Deep knowledge of USAID's MEL requirements, frameworks, and approaches.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with civil society, media, government officials, and other stakeholders.
  • Professional fluency in French and English.
  • Must have the right to work in Senegal.

  • Design and drive MEL system for the project to ensure data is used for adaptive management.
  • Implement and update project data and MEL systems and processes.
  • Ensure MEL protocols are in place for measuring outputs, outcomes, and impact.
  • Coordinate with Zinc MEL team to oversee engagement with beneficiaries for feedback integration.
  • Manage data collection, analysis, and reporting for inclusion in project documents.
  • Develop learning agenda and provide ongoing MEL training for project staff.
Posted 2024-10-18
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đź“Ť Senegal, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania

🔍 International development

  • Minimum five (5) years of relevant, senior-level professional experience in civil society and independent media.
  • At least three (3) years of experience in target countries.
  • Minimum four (4) years of experience managing and supervising staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with civil society in the Sahel.
  • Experience with fact-checking and investigative journalism preferred.
  • Fluency in French and English.
  • Permission to work in target countries.

  • Manage a small team of Activity Managers.
  • Ensure civil society partners are equipped with skills in digital forensics, data analytics, fact-checking, and other capacities.
  • Support the Chief of Party (COP) with overall project performance.
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight for project activities.
  • Develop civil society and independent media's capacity in understanding audience preferences and digital trends.
  • Advise on government censorship tactics and support civil society operations.
  • Prepare and deliver high-quality reports to USAID, ensuring compliance with deliverables.
  • Represent Zinc Network to various stakeholders.
  • Monitor and adapt activities to achieve results.
Posted 2024-10-18
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đź“Ť Armenia

🔍 Media development

  • Bachelor’s degree in digital media, communications, political sciences, organizational development, or social sciences.
  • Excellent communication skills with a passion for media freedom and information integrity.
  • Good knowledge of the Armenian media environment and interest in international affairs and democracy issues.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to continuous learning, mentoring, and professional development.
  • Excellent written and spoken English and Armenian.
  • Ability to establish effective working relations with stakeholders and a strong sense of responsibility.
  • Experience in the media and/or non-profit sector and knowledge of the donor environment is a plus.

  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, partner media outlets, and suppliers to support project delivery.
  • Take concise notes at project meetings and communicate action points.
  • Perform administrative tasks such as data collection, classification, and archiving.
  • Keep grant trackers and status documents updated.
  • Assist with event planning and managing RSVPs.
  • Organize workshops, trainings, and public events.
  • Monitor media outlets' progress.
  • Assist in writing Quarterly and Annual Reports and other documentation.
  • Proofreading and editing.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

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Posted 2024-10-18
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