FGMI Project Director

Internews; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international non-profit organization is seeking a Project Director to lead a project on forest governance in various countries. This role involves strategic direction, managing donor relations, overseeing project operations, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in project management within media or environmental sectors, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to work in multicultural settings. The position is fully remote with application deadlines in December 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in media, environment or forest governance.
• At least 2 years in senior management roles.
• Experience managing donor-funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic direction and technical leadership.
• Plan and establish operational objectives.
• Create regular program updates for EJN's monthly newsletter.
• Oversee all administrative and operational aspects.

Skills

Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Strong interpersonal, leadership and diplomatic skills

Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to collaborate and problem-solve

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Internews Job Description

Project Director – Forest Governance Media Initiative

Location: United Kingdom
Employment type: Fixed-term, January 2026 – October 2028
Reporting to: EJN Senior Program Officer
Salary: Competitive, within local market

Control: Supervisory responsibilities over FGMI Africa Coordinator (% LoE).

About the Project

Internews is hiring a Project Director to lead a three-year project under the FCDO Forest Governance Markets and Climate programme, supporting journalists, media and civil society in Cameroon, Liberia, Ghana, Vietnam and Indonesia to strengthen media coverage of forest governance, raise public awareness and influence decision-makers for more equitable and sustainable forest management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic direction and technical leadership to achieve project goals.
• Plan and establish operational objectives, delegating tasks to deliver short- and medium-term results.
• Write programmatic reports to the funder, act as key project representative to donors, and prepare briefings for donors and stakeholders.
• Create regular program updates for EJN’s monthly newsletter and coordinate with Internews communications teams to disseminate stories and project updates.
• Review calls for applications and project-related communication materials.
• Explore fundraising opportunities, build relationships with potential funders and contribute to new project proposals.
• Oversee all administrative and operational aspects, including staff management and security protocols.
• Provide high-level budget direction in coordination with Finance staff.
• Track progress toward deliverables, assess impact and lead quarterly reflection sessions to adjust strategies.
• Maintain communication with internal colleagues on broader Internews strategies and policies.
• Review resource materials, keep updated on forest governance policy and processes.
• Travel to attend FGMC Annual Stakeholder Forums, represent Internews at conferences and donor events.
• Supervise Africa- and Asia-based Coordinators and other project staff.
• Uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to belonging, dignity and justice.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, including 5 years managing donor-funded projects in media, environment or forest governance.
• University degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years in senior management roles.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and diplomatic skills.
• Ability to collaborate and problem-solve in a multicultural, remote setting.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours for different time zones.

Preferred

• Experience with international nonprofits or development sector.
• Managing UK or UK-funded projects with robust reporting and compliance.
• Knowledge of EU and international forest governance policy (FLEGT, REDD+, EUDR, VPA).
• Proficiency in French, Bahasa Indonesia, Vietnamese or other relevant languages.
• Understanding of local media contexts in project focus countries.
• Prior staff management or mentoring experience.
• Technical software proficiencies.

Work Environment

Expected office hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30. Fully remote.

Vacancy Timeline

Deadline: midnight, 31 December 2025. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

The position is located in the United Kingdom; applicants must be present in the UK for the assignment duration and demonstrate right to work to commence employment.

The above job description is not intended to describe every task and may change as business needs evolve.