Join the EngageMedia team!

Our dynamic Asia-Pacific nonprofit is hiring a Digital Security Project Manager who will drive EngageMedia’s digital security efforts to improve the accessibility and usability of open and secure technologies. This includes planning, managing and coordinating tasks, developing networks and partnerships, and monitoring and evaluation.

We are seeking candidates who align with our organisational goals of human rights, democracy, and the environment, and who have a background working with nonprofits. Extensive experience in working remotely and in multicultural settings is a big plus.

The position is full-time and open to anyone based in the Asia-Pacific. You’ll be working with an international team in an agile environment that prioritises a distributed work culture.

Applications are now closed.

Key Position Aims

• Increase the accessibility and usability of open and secure technology tools to Southeast Asia civil society
• Strengthen project implementation and social impact
• Expand partnerships, promotion, and ultimately uptake of open and secure technologies
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among key actors in the digital rights and open and secure technology fields

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Support the development of EngageMedia’s localisation program and strategy
• Manage collaborative design and consultation processes with partners and advisers
• Develop and execute project plans
• Manage a variety of localisation communities and participants, including volunteers
• In-person and virtual event planning, coordination and facilitation (volunteer community meetings, localisation sprints and other collaborative events).
• Ensure quality assurance and control for localisation
• Conduct research and produce short reports

Outreach and Partnerships

• Develop and maintain partnerships with a range of individuals and organisations working in the area of localisation, digital safety and digital rights
• Represent EngageMedia in localisation and digital rights networks and forums
• Promote localisation materials, software and publications to relevant communities and geographic areas
• Advise the Executive Director and senior managers in fundraising and partnership efforts, including supporting proposal writing, networking, and managing relationships for localisation

Trainings and Events

• Design and implement localisation networking and learning events
• Directly train civil society members in localisation
• Lead the design of localisation training agendas
• Prepare and compile relevant training and educational resources
• Actively learn from the field, including documenting and sharing relevant knowledge

Collective Responsibilities

• Record and document tasks in an efficient manner ensuring accurate and timely communication with Management and EngageMedia staff
• Bring your passions and creative interests to the organisation and assist us in evolving the organisational culture, our expertise and our knowledge
• Communicate respectfully and courteously with other members of EngageMedia at all times ensuring you listen to, are understanding of, and receptive to other people’s opinions
• Ensure all work is conducted and delivered according to the processes, standards, technical and management system, and deadlines required by EngageMedia
• Comply with EngageMedia’s Policies and Procedures
• Perform other tasks as requested by management that relate to the position aims
• Contribute to a productive and well-managed working environment for all staff and consultants

Selection Criteria

Required Attributes

• Strong background in relevant technologies and their use, such as in secure communications
• Knowledge of issues on digital rights, open and secure technology
• Familiarity working with multicultural and decentralised teams in virtual workspaces
• Experience with content management systems and software repositories
• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Bi-lingual at minimum, additional languages a strong advantage
• Ability to take on a variety of deadline-driven tasks with limited supervision

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in localisation project management
• A proactive and growth mindset
• High-level organisational, interpersonal, and motivational skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, willingness to learn new things, build expertise, and develop new approaches
• Ability to take on a variety of deadline-driven tasks with limited supervision

Remuneration

The position starts as soon as possible. An initial 12-month, full-time, contract will be offered, with annual extensions based on the completion of successful performance reviews.

The annual gross remuneration will approximately be between 23,500 and 32,000 USD, depending on skills, location, and experience.

The position includes the following benefits:

• 4 weeks of holiday leave
• 10 days sick and carer’s leave (with additional 5 days in case of COVID-19)
• 11 days public holiday leave
• 5 days bereavement leave
• 18 weeks parental leave
• 8 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of service
• Monthly communications and equipment allowance
• Health insurance subsidy
• Personal and professional development allowance

Visa assistance may be provided by EngageMedia as needed, upon approval of management.

About EngageMedia

EngageMedia is a nonprofit that promotes digital rights, open and secure technology, and social issue documentary.

Combining video, technology, knowledge, and networks, we support Asia-Pacific and global changemakers advocating for human rights, democracy, and the environment.

In collaboration with diverse networks and communities, we defend and advance digital rights.

For more information, get to know the EngageMedia team and read about our remote and distributed work practices.

To Apply

Applications are now closed.