Regional Programme Manager Entrepreneurship

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure coherent planning for the Entrepreneurship programmes across the countries, including the development and execution of work plans;
• Supervise the Entrepreneurship team and ensure programme implementation according to the work plans, in order to ensure delivery of programme results within the defined time frame and budget;
• Work closely with partner organisations on the start-up of the programme and implementation of the activities;
• Coordinate with donors, UN agencies, relevant NGOs and other stakeholders at country and regional level in close coordination with the Country Managers and the Board of Directors;
• Ensure all offices are compliant with donor requests.
• Represent SPARK and the Entrepreneurship programmes when needed and advocate in different country and regional fora;
• Follow up on new programme ideas with the Acquisition Team and in close coordination with the country managers and the Board of Directors.
• Other tasks when required.

Requirements and Skills

• A minimum 5-7 years of relevant working experience in the private sector (preferred) or NGO/sector and experience in managing large projects of +/- 5 million euros;
• Large network in the private sector in MENA Region;
• Thorough knowledge of the political and economic situation in MENA region;
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to work independently;
• Accurate, structured and precise;
• Excellent networking skills;
• Ability to adjust flexibly to rapidly changing situations;
• Fluent in English and Arabic in speaking and writing;
• Turkish language would be a strong asset;
• Strong writing and reporting skills;
• Good communication and social skills, flexibility and the ability to work in a multicultural setting;
• Strong advice for the candidates with the Lebanese nationality to apply;
• Eligible to work in the MENA region.

SPARK Offers

• A challenging and exciting position in an international environment;
• A gross monthly salary between 3.400 USD and 4.400 USD depending on professional experience and based on a fulltime appointment of 40 hours;
• Full-time contract for 12 months (2 months’ probation period), with the possibility of extension.