Program Coordinator, Civil Society Strengthening

Major Responsibilities   Assist Program Manager in providing leadership and oversight to the program. Represent Project as appropriate in workshops, meetings and public forums to share project accomplishments. Supervise daily activities of the program staff.  Provide staff supervision to guide the work and provide ongoing support and job coaching to the partner agencies. Support local partners in relation to program objectives. Organize and to ensure ongoing exchange of information between all the partners and program staff, and to prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports for HQ and the donor. Ensure effective implementation of the general project Work Plan.  Ensure that the program activities are carried out in the area according to IRD requirements and in coordination with IRD Senior Management Staff. Ensures program compliance with IRD and donor rules and regulations; responsible for maintaining all relevant documentation (electronic and hard copies) Represent IRD as appropriate at relevant donor and coordination meetings Participate actively in IRD program development, identifying new funding opportunities and drafting concept notes and new project proposals as needed. Any other duties as assigned   Qualifications / Experience / Skills:   Bachelor’s degree with two - five years of related work experience. Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results in a fast-paced, fluid and challenging work environment. Responsive to changing demands with strong leadership skills and a strong initiative Ability to multitask and work well under pressure. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Fluency in English and Arabic are required.