Regional Programme Coordinator

Functional prerequisite:

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant professional experience in a similar role, preferably with an international organization.
• Bachelor degree in a relevant field, a Master degree is an advantage.
• Fluent in Arabic and English both spoken and written.
• Good understanding of the political context in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, in-depth knowledge of at least two country contexts, and demonstrated knowledge at least in two of the following areas: human rights and human rights defenders, humanitarian aid and the civil society situation in the MENA region.
• Demonstrated experience in partner sub-grant management, coordinating programme activities among several actors and timely delivery towards programme plans and reporting timeframes.
• Demonstrated experience in organizational capacity building for partners, including working with local civil society organizations and networks with low capacities and undeveloped institutional structures.
• Understanding and willingness to work from partnership and partner-based approach and engage pro-actively in problem solving and in the programme development.
• Experience in budget development and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and grant management.

Advantage, but not required:

• Experience in advocacy work (local, regional, global)
• Knowledge of human rights mechanisms
• Experience in networking and cooperating with other like-minded actors
• Experience in gender mainstreaming, PSEA and/or working in the framework of gender policies

Personal competencies:

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of professionalism and personal integrity
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to process  information with discretion
• Good analytical skills
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities:

• In close cooperation with NPA Programme Manager, to plan, implement and follow up on NPA MENA regional projects’ activity plans and grant management cycle.
• Maintain the day-to-day regular contact with NPA partners in order to follow up on programme progress and to identify relevant capacity building needs,  financial risks factors and come up with capacity development plan, relevant risk mitigation measures and tailored solutions for the partners.
• In close cooperation with NPA Programme Manager and the NPA partners, plan, implement and follow up on NPA partners’ organizational capacity building plans and on other relevant programme matters.
• In close cooperation with NPA Programme Manager, ensure that NPA and donor compliance standards are met.
• Provide support, advice and mentorship to partners and partner staff on organizational development and programme implementation.
• Participate in NPA’s proposal development under NPA Programme Manager lead and serve as the link to partners
• Supporting partners in proposal development and reporting processes.
• Review partner reports.
• Responsible to file properly all programme documentation (physical and electronic) according to guidelines
• Work closely with NPA Programme Manager, Partnership Finance Officer and partners to ensure that all partners have proper anti-corruption policies and routines in place to ensure sound organizational management.
• Work closely with NPA Programme Manager and partners to ensure PSEA practices and gender mainstreaming. 
• Other duties as assigned by line manager.