Senior Project Manager leading a donor-funded programme focused on countering violent extremist narratives. Working with diverse teams and stakeholders in Central Asia and delivering strategic communications.
Responsibilities
**What you’ll be doing**
Provide day to day management and contribute to the technical direction for the programme, serving as a key point of contact with donor and partners;
Support the design and delivery of evidence-based communication interventions to counter violent extremist narratives;
Support and contribute to the development of strategies, work plans, and results frameworks aligned with donor priorities and regional needs;
Work closely and manage cross-functional teams - including strategists, researchers, creatives, digital specialists, and regional partners - ensuring effective collaboration and knowledge integration;
Represent Zinc Network to government counterparts, civil society partners, and international stakeholders across Central Asia;
Provide senior support to project implementation, budget management, and risk mitigation to ensure timely and compliant delivery;
Ensure consistent application of safeguarding, security, and ethical communication principles;
Provide senior oversight on reporting, MEL, and donor engagement, ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs and learning;
Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge sharing within the broader strategic communications and the CVE community.
All while embodying the values of Zinc Network
Requirements
**What we need from you…**
Bachelor's or master's degree, or equivalent industry experience in communications, international development, security studies, behavioural science, or a related field;
Proven record in delivering strategic communications, counter-disinformation, or CVE programming, ideally in fragile or sensitive contexts;
Senior-level experience managing international, donor-funded programmes (FCDO, USAID, EU, UN, or similar);
Experience applying behavioural science and audience insights to design communication interventions;
Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to rapidly changing operational environments;
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to donors and high-level stakeholders;
Strong track record in stakeholder engagement and partnership management, including with governments, civil society, and media organisations;
Regional knowledge and professional experience in Central Asia, with understanding of political, media, and cultural dynamics;
Working proficiency in Russian or a Central Asian language is advantageous.
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