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Moldova Future Technologies Activity

Funded by USAID and Sweden

Mediacor Center Programs Director

Chemonics International is seeking a Mediacor Center Programs Director for the Moldova Future Technologies Activity

01. PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Moldova Future Technologies Activity (FTA) is implemented by U.S.-based company Chemonics International and is funded by USAID and the Government of Sweden. FTA continues USAID’s and Sweden’s legacy of sector competitiveness programming in Moldova, building on lessons learned and adaptions, relationships, and local partner trust achieved by previous programs over the past 15 years. Building on previous successes in facilitating the development of diverse local partners, FTA uses global market systems framework to continue to build capacity for sustainable, systemic progress while applying best practices to new partners and sectors. FTA co-creates systemic interventions with Moldovan partners to transform selected sectors by applying new technologies, promoting innovation, and integrating with global markets. FTA works in the following sectors: light manufacturing, information and communication technology (ICT), precision engineering, creative industries, and digital media.

02. POSITION DESCRIPTION

Launched in 2021 and housed at Moldova State University, the Mediacor Center for Digital Media Production is Moldova’s newest center of excellence and innovation. Mediacor will facilitate Moldova’s leadership in digital media production and post-production; kickstart the growth of digital media startups and entrepreneurs; foster the collaboration of IT, creative, and media actors for innovative projects; and attract international productions and platforms to seek out Moldova as a premier partner for digital media services.

The Mediacor Center Programs Director will be responsible for designing and overseeing programming of Mediacor jointly with the Moldova State University, COR Creative Industries Association, and the Ministry of Culture, with support from USAID, Sweden and US Embassy. The Director will lead support programs for companies, students and professionals in film, game development, media production and post-production, animation and digital media. With the Director’s programmatic oversight, Mediacor should improve the digital media infrastructure and ecosystem; expand skills development opportunities through new bachelor, masters and professional education programs; embrace new technologies to disrupt traditional media production (such as virtual production, animation, VFX); enable new media startups (vloggers, post-production studios, etc), and support high-quality media, film and createch content.

03. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works as an embedded Programs Director for Mediacor, leading strategic direction of the development and implementation of the Center’s space and programs in development of creative and media entrepreneurship, new media content, new-generation professionals
• Manages Mediacor interventions to achieve expected results in the digital media sector based on co-creation and consultation with Mediacor and COR management, FTA, and USAID
• Supervises Mediacor staff and short-term experts to ensure high-quality performance and alignment with Mediacor’s strategic direction
• Convenes Mediacor residents, stakeholders and partners to implement joint programs
• Positions Mediacor Center to work with SMEs and large firms in digital media sectors to improve their competitiveness and access new markets
• Networks with relevant national and international counterparts to attract new media technologies, partnerships, marketing, and innovation
• Strengthens Mediacor’s organizational and technical capacity to increase their financial sustainability, expand their ability to provide services to members, and elevate their capacity to co-design and implement interventions to support the digital media sector
• Represents Mediacor with key stakeholders as required, including donors, host government counterparts, project vendors, and the international private sector as needed or requested

04. QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years of programmatic leadership experience required, preferably in the technology, media or creative industries realm.
• University degree in a relevant field required.
• Strategic thinking and global mindset, with ability to understand technological innovations.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills with ability to lead collaboration with partners from businesses, government, university and donors.
• Agile project management abilities.
• Fluency in Romanian and proficiency in English preferred, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience implementing donor-funded programming preferred.

05. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please send an email with your CV attached and “Mediacor Center Programs Director” in the subject line to office@chemonics.md by March 31, 2022. No telephone inquiries, please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only finalists will be contacted.