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:
Developing and implementing international tech trainings and tech workshops related to countering disinformation;
Implementing the organization of global virtual and in-person counter-disinformation events that convene public-private stakeholders;
Overseeing the implementation of sub-contracts;
Researching, writing, and publishing on disinformation-related topics, including releasing periodic newsletters;
Conducting outreach to relevant global stakeholders, from governments to academia to private sector, to raise awareness of counter disinformation efforts;
Attending meetings with and providing weekly updates to client;
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.