Manager – CEJ (Project Based) Job

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Manager – CEJ (Project Based)

Last date to apply: Monday 22 Sep, 2025

The Manager CEJ will be responsible for overseeing and managing all current and future projects at the Center for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ), in accordance with the centers mission, role and purpose. Working closely with the Director – CEJ, the Program Manager will ensure smooth coordination, effective delivery, and high-quality partner engagement. This is a senior role requiring confidence, leadership, and exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be capable of independently handling diverse stakeholders, including journalists, senior-level professionals, trainers, faculty and institutional partners, while fostering an environment where participants can thrive.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as a bridge between the Director CEJ and the CEJ team, ensuring clarity in communication, delegation, and execution.
Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation professional training, media workshops and conferences.
Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure compliance with IBAs policies and academic/professional standards.
Monitor program quality and outcomes to maintain IBA-CEJs standards of excellence.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients from corporates, government, foreign missions, NGOs, and media organizations.
Handle high-level cliental independently while representing the Director-CEJ and the IBA-CEJ with credibility.
Work with the Director CEJ to identify new training opportunities, partnerships, and growth areas.
Oversee budgets, payments, timelines, and resources for projects and activities.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

The incumbent shall possess a technical qualification of at least a Masters or MBA degree in Media Studies, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Management or related field from an HEC-recognized University/Institute.
Relaxation in academic qualifications may be considered for candidates who hold at least a bachelors degree from a reputable foreign or local university, provided they have substantial Managerial-level experience in leading print, electronic, or digital news outlets.
Minimum 6-8 years of experience in journalism, media management, development sector and/or communications at a notable organization or an institution. International experience will be considered a significant advantage.

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

Exceptional leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Strong understanding of media, journalism, communications, and digital and AI landscape.
High level of spoken and written proficiency in Urdu and English language.
Ability to thrive in dynamic, deadline-driven environments with a solution-oriented mindset.
Creativity, emotional resilience and strategic thinking to overcome challenges and meet targets.

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