Senior Advocacy Specialist Information Media Practice (Remote)

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $150 million and more than 750 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

The Senior Advocacy Specialist will be the focal point in programs dealing with media advocacy organizations in Sri Lanka. The Senior Advocacy Specialist will offer expertise in the Sri Lanka’s media ecosystem, have strong ties to the media community and be able to design and implement targeted initiatives to enable freedom of expression and strengthen journalists’ rights in Sri Lanka.

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.

Are you the next member of our team?

Your Background & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• A Minimum of 5+ years of working experience in media development, with a focus on media advocacy.
• Demonstrated ties to the media community.
• Past experience working on a large donor funded program. USAID experience is preferred.
• Strong experience and knowledge of program implementation, partner and grant management, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local laws and donors’ procurement policies.
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Sinhala and Tamil is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills required, as well as the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong work ethic, ability to work in a multicultural environment, work remotely and travel outside Colombo.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted authorization to work in Sri Lanka.

Your Daily Tasks

• Focal point for all IREX Media Advocacy work, liaising with the relevant stakeholders in Sri Lanka.
• Provide support in implementing PRO-INFO activities through partner organizations in accordance with approved work plans.
• Draft, review and finalize complex documents such as monthly, quarterly and annual reports, training materials, statements of work, narratives for service agreements, evaluations etc.
• Provide grant management and monitoring support as directed by the Chief of Party.
• Establish partnerships between key players in the Sri Lankan media ecosystem, experts and government officials.
• Review project deliverables from partner organizations, service providers, individual consultants and provide constructive feedback and in order to maintain the standards required.
• Mentor program staff on media advocacy efforts in Sri Lanka.
• Support the program staff to achieve the program objectives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Program Officers, Coordinators and Assistants.
• Contribute to budget management, monitoring, and agreement compliance and provide input on administrative documents such as memorandums of understanding.
• Maintain complete records and a database of activities including meetings, consultations, trainings and information required for monitoring and evaluation reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

You Will Get

Committed, passionate, collaborative, and mission-driven colleagues who make IREX a good place to work. You will receive best-in-class learning, development, and growth opportunities, as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive. This includes a well-being and employee assistance program, health coverage, a flexible work schedule, a generous PTO policy, a technology stipend, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and many more benefits.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

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EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.