PROGRAM MANAGER ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

Duties include:

• Assume overall responsibility for the hbs´ Environmental Justice program component focusing on ecology and energy politics in the region including development, planning and implementing the program in consultation with the Head of Office.

• Explore, plan and implement project ideas in cooperation with local, regional and international partners

• Review project proposals; prepare budgets and monitor projects, develop capacity building and other support for partners

• Give input and assistance to projects related to the region handled by other hbs offices

• Provide reports and analysis about relevant developments

• Establish and maintain liaison with partner organizations throughout the region, networking

• Undertake specific literature review, policy research and writing assignments in order to contribute to the production of strategic planning documents

• Content support for the office website and publications

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

• Academic degree in Environmental Sciences / Environmental Politics or related field

• Excellent grasp of ecology, climate change and energy politics in the region

• Extensive knowledge in program planning, implementation and administration

• Work experience with NGOs from the region

• Demonstrated ability to function independently within a broad framework, conceptualize programs in a creative manner and interact with individuals and non-governmental as well as governmental institutions in a professional way

• English and Arabic proficiency in written and oral communication required, German/French an asset.

Good computer skills.

• Ability to travel