Executive Director

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Strategic Management

• Work with the Board of Directors (the Board) to develop and revise ACT’s strategy and action plan
• Ensure integration of research, activities, campaigning, communications, and advocacy in order to provide an effective, coherent programme of work
• Represent ACT with government officials, international organizations, civil society organizations, media and the public

Programme and Project Management

• Manage overall programme implementation and budget utilization, ensuring consistency with donor agreements
• Supervise project managers to implement projects as required by strategy and donors
• Oversee all project activities and be the main contact point for donors
• Ensure project activities comply with the policies and regulations of donors
• Ensure close collaboration and coordination with partners
• Employ resourcefulness in project design, implementation and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot project problems: identify and implement creative solutions

Resource Management – Staff and other resources

• Day-to-day management of the staff to ensure their most effective use, in line with agreed priorities and policies
• Conduct regular staff meetings and ensure clear and responsive internal communication
• Recruitment and selection of new staff members
• Agree key performance objectives with staff and provide semi-annual reviews
• Manage the implementation of security procedures for staff, confidential data, IT systems

Financial Management and Budgeting

• ED is the primary budget holder and must set, monitor, manage and report on budget and expenditure to the Board
• Oversee the preparation and submission of annual activity-based project budgets as well as monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Develop annual and quarterly budget forecasting, align budget spending with programmatic strategy
• Ensure effective oversight of the separate budgets and expenditure for the different donors and scopes of work

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Coordinate and facilitate monitoring and assessment of the projects
• Developing appropriate M&E tools

Governance and Board Relations

• Prepare documentation for quarterly meetings of the Board
• Report regularly to the board
• Prepare documentation for annual General Assembly meeting, including annual management report and annual budget for approval

Communication  

• Develop the communication strategy of ACT and ensure its implementation
• Represent ACT at seminars, conferences, meetings and other events
• Advocacy, networking and lobbying with national and international stakeholders
• Increase public engagement in ACT’s campaigns through innovation in campaigning and activism
• Identify opportunities to partner with other transitional justice, human rights, civil society and activist groups

Fundraising and Grant Management

• Establish and maintain good relationships with existing and potential donors
• Supervise the preparation of narrative and financial reports for donors
• Schedule and arrange project visits with donors
• Identify new sources of funding for ACT and develop proposals

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

• University Degree in transitional justice, law, social sciences, project management or another relevant field of study
• At least 10 years of work experience in a CSO, NGO, INGO or IGO
• Written and oral fluency in English and Arabic is essential. Both written and oral fluency must be demonstrated at interview and through written materials.
• At least 5 years’ experience leading and managing staff and financial resources including setting, managing and monitoring plans and budgets
• Advanced knowledge of international donors’ guidelines and procedures and experience of writing funding proposals and donor reports

   OTHER

• Experience in monitoring and evaluation and Project Cycle Management
• Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload, diverse tasks and responsibilities
• Experience of successfully coaching and mentoring people; ability to identify and address skills gaps and experience of capacity building and training
• Project management experience including the ability to develop strategies and plans and review them and adapt them as required, exercising and promoting creative thinking
• Ability to identify opportunities and threats and to recommend appropriate mitigating action; ability to make appropriate recommendations in relation to ACT’s interests and priorities
• Highly organized & pays attention to small details
• Experience of working under pressure, managing conflicting demands, meeting deadlines and adjusting priorities