ICTworks

Project Director: Mobile Tech for Journalism: FrontlineSMS has received a grant from the Knight Foundation to design mobile tools for journalists, focusing on audience engagement and mobile reporting. The Project Director will be responsible for the delivery and day-to-day management of the Knight Foundation Project, and for shaping its strategic direction, growing the organization’s brand strength in the market and leading the project towards sustainability. The position is based in Washington D.C. This sounds like more than just a management job. It includes opportunities for designing and implementing pilot programs and conducting communications outreach and PR, among others. Click here for details.

Senior Technical Advisor – eHealth and ICT Coordinator: RTI International is part of a consortium working with Tanzania’s Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to strengthen its monitoring and evaluation capacity. RTI is seeking a senior-level technical advisor to help develop and implement an eHealth strategy and a five-year ICT implementation plan; including systems analysis, capacity building and training, and developing specifications for software applications. The position is based in Dar es Salaam and the deadline for application is February 10. More information is available here.

African ICT Policy Advocacy Coordinator: The Association for Progressive Communications (APC), a global network of civil society organizations that uses ICT to promote development, social justice, participatory political processes, and environmental sustainability, is seeking someone with extensive experience in ICT policy in Africa to implement a two-year project entitled “Access, rights, and innovation: Improving governance and accountability in ICT policy and regulation in Africa.” The position can be based anywhere in Africa as long as there is a reliable Internet connection. Application deadline is February 17. Click here for details.