Professionals with experience in media development who are fluent in French can apply for this position in Brussels.

The Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD), is seeking a coordinator to manage and shape its global profile.

The coordinator will develop GFMD as a global network of media development organizations and make it a reference for quality, innovation and influence in all aspects of media development and media support.

The successful candidate will foster GFMD as a platform to raise, discuss debate and research on the problems that are confronting the media sector, thereby promoting a vibrant and free environment for media.

Applicants should have an excellent understanding and experience in the field of media development, information society, the media and development aid; strong personal communication and negotiation skills in an intercultural global setting; a track record in fundraising and grant management; experience in writing articles, key notes, external communications and coordination of publications; and experience organizing major events and conferences, and management of international networks.

Professional English is required, and other languages will be an asset (Arabic, Russian, Spanish).

Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to assistantATmediagfmd.org with “GFMD coordinator application” in the title by February 17.