Programs Manager – Culture Resource

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Draft programs’ annual objectives, strategies and plans, in consultation with the Director
• Manage and hold programs’ budgets
• Assume total responsibility of the implementation of all programs’ plans (announcements, contracts, follow ups, reports, events, etc.)
• Oversee the implementation of the programs, in cooperation with the respective program coordinators, and provide advice in terms of priority setting and time management as needed
• Supervise, assign work to and hold regular meetings with programs’ coordinators, and ensure the status of the programs work is efficiently communicated to the Director
• Evaluate coordinators’ performance and support their developing skills and building capacities through related trainings, in coordination with the HR
• Support, improve and build up strong relations and networks with all programs stakeholders, beneficiaries, partners or donors
• Collect and share data that can be used for strategic analysis which reflects on Culture Resource’s communication strategy and programs’ strategies
• Ensure that the programs updates are timely and professionally shared with the communication unit for circulation through Culture Resource channels
• Represent the programs, attend meetings and cultural events to maintain a strong visibility of Culture Resource in the public
• Stay abreast of all developments at the program implementation level, including field visits when needed
• Be knowledgeable and stay informed on developments in the culture sector as well as general socio-political changes, in the Arabic region

Education & Experience

• Bachelor degree or higher in arts, management or any related field
• A minimum of five years of management experience preferably in the cultural sector 
• Fluency in Arabic and English (verbal and written), French is an additional asset
• Knowledge of the cultural scene in the Arab region and experience in cultural policy and training is a plus 
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Experience in developing strategies and good understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles
• Experience in budgeting and confidence in handling financial reports and figures
• Ability to manage a team of at least 3 persons and to ensure a positive work environment for all 
• Flexibility in adapting to unexpected circumstances, and capability to find solutions for challenges 
• Willingness to travel and to work on weekends  when needed

Personal skills & Assets

• Integrity that ensures performing in an impartial and honest manner at all times
• Professionalism that ensures that work is carried out with dedication, conscientiously and efficiently
• Respect others, empathy, and tolerance
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, and the capability to set priorities that ensure timely and efficient implementation of programs and strategies
• Grantees/partners oriented to ensure a positive relationship with all stakeholders
• Team spirit that makes working in a team efficient and rewarding 
• Creativity that helps to overcome challenges and finds solutions
• Technical awareness that is in line with the modern requirements of the time
• Capacity to work well under stress