Program Manager Job Posting


Position: Program Manager for initiative related to countering disinformation 

Location: Remote / Greater New York preferred

Time commitment: Full-time

Job duration: Available through the duration of the existing contract (at least through mid-2023)

Deadline to submit: Deadline has been extended to February 16, 2022

Job Description: Becera is seeking a full-time Program Manager to support a government contract aiming to address state-sponsored disinformation. The Program Manager will work with and report to the Becera CEO while acting as the client-facing point of contact and running the operational and functional tasks associated with the contract. Specifically, the Program Manager’s portfolio will include the following: 

  1. Developing and implementing international tech trainings and tech workshops related to countering disinformation;

  2. Implementing the organization of global virtual and in-person counter-disinformation events that convene public-private stakeholders;

  3. Overseeing the implementation of sub-contracts; 

  4. Researching, writing, and publishing on disinformation-related topics, including releasing periodic newsletters;

  5. Conducting outreach to relevant global stakeholders, from governments to academia to private sector, to raise awareness of counter disinformation efforts;

  6. Attending meetings with and providing weekly updates to client;

  7. Other operational tasks as necessary. 

Requirements

  • Graduate-level degree in any of the following or related fields: international relations, political science, strategic communications, psychology, computer science with a security concentration;

  • 7+ years of experience working on security-related issues in coordination with governments, academia, civil society, and private sector, including developing and organizing international events;

  • Experience publishing research and reports;

  • Experience managing direct reports;

  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills;

  • Ability to work remotely.


Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience and will include benefits.

Application instructions: Please submit an application with the following materials to “info [@] becera.co” with the subject line: “[Name] - Application for Program Manager”

  • Cover letter indicating relevant experience and qualifications (not to exceed one page)

  • CV


About Becera: Becera connects stakeholders across government, private sector, academia, civil society, and beyond to collaborate on programs to address challenges around the information environment, including extremism and disinformation.