About the role
About GMR
Global Media Registry (GMR) is a German non-profit social enterprise working at the intersection of media, technology, and regulation. GMR supports transparency, accountability, and pluralism in the media and information space, working with partner organisations, regulators, academia and civil society worldwide.
About EITF
The Election Integrity Task Force (EITF) is a rapid-response stabilization facility aimed at enabling local stakeholders to detect and respond to foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) during election cycles. Through a combination of real-time monitoring, local capacity-building, and timely analytical publications, the EITF equips journalists, civil society actors, election observers, and public institutions with the intelligence and tools needed to safeguard electoral integrity.
The EITF deploys country-specific Situation Rooms using the Bloom Social Analytics platform, supported by a roster of FIMI experts and local analyst teams. It operates as a consortium led by GMR (Germany), with partners International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES, United States) and Fondation Hirondelle (Switzerland), and is funded by Global Affairs Canada.
Tasks
About the Role
The Programme Manager is the operational lead of the Election Integrity Task Force (EITF), a multi-partner consortium project monitoring foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) in electoral contexts. This is a part-time role (~20h/week).
Within the EITF, the Programme Manager is the day-to-day coordinator and primary operational decision-maker, working in close collaboration with the Strategy & Editorial Lead, who holds strategic and editorial authority over outputs and donor relationships. Both roles report to GMR's Executive Director and operate as senior peers with distinct domains of authority. The role requires someone equally comfortable managing budgets and logistics as engaging critically with information integrity content; as such, some understanding of the latter is required, though deep expertise is not necessary.
GMR offers a flexible, mission-driven working environment with exposure to a range of projects across the global information integrity landscape. GMR has an office space in Berlin, but is open to remote or hybrid arrangements within UTC±2 time zone.
Key Responsibilities
Project coordination and planning
Day-to-day task and timeline management across all project phases, from inter-deployment planning to active Situation Room operations
Consortium partner coordination on operational matters
Preparation and follow-up of internal coordination meetings in collaboration with the Strategy & Editorial Lead
Flag and coordinate on strategic issues with the EITF Strategy & Editorial Lead
Lead on template, documentation, data, and information management
Deployment management
Lead deployment scoping and preparation
Provide operational support during active deployments; serve as primary point of contact for in-country teams on logistics and scheduling
Manage close-down processes and post-deployment documentation and debriefs
Financial and donor compliance
Budget monitoring and financial reporting; primary liaison with GMR Finance
Deliverable tracking, reporting calendars, and document management to meet donor requirements
Draft donor reports for review and contribution by the Strategy & Editorial Lead; represent the EITF externally on donor matters as needed
Invoice, reimbursement, and per diem processing and tracking
Production coordination
Manage bulletin and report production timelines, coordinating inputs across the consultant bench and in-country teams
Maintain CRM and distribution list management (Brevo) in collaboration with Activity Leads
Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning data collection and tracking in line with the project's performance measurement framework
Recruitment and administration
Recruit, onboard, and manage contracts for deployment consultants with appropriate documentation, in collaboration with the Strategy & Editorial Lead
Ensure compliance with GMR HR and procurement processes
Requirements
Candidate Profile
5+ years of proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in international development or related fields
Background in information integrity, elections, journalism, or a related field; familiarity with FIMI concepts required, deep technical expertise not essential
Strong financial and compliance management skills; experience with institutional donors, ideally including Global Affairs Canada or comparable bilateral funders
Excellent organizational and communication skills; demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities across time zones and partner organizations
Fluency in English; proficiency in other languages an asset
Desirable Additional Skills
Familiarity with social media analytics tools, OSINT methodologies, and related research
Experience working in or with media, civil society, or electoral monitoring organizations
Experience with CRM or distribution tools (Brevo or similar)
Gender and inclusion awareness as applied to project implementation
Benefits
International collaboration within a dynamic, diverse, and highly experienced team.
Flexible hybrid working arrangements, ideally with partial on-site presence in our Berlin office.
The Global Media Registry (GMR) is non-profit based in Germany that aims to promote transparency and accountability in the information space. GMR’s flagship projects include the global ‘Media Ownership Monitor’ (MOM) and the ‘Global Media Identifier’ (GMI) industry standard setting initiative according to ISO.
To apply for this opportunity, send us your CV and a short message explaining your interest and fit for the role (no formal cover letter required).
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