Appel de Genève/Geneva Call is looking for a Regional Programme Coordinator / Head of Office (nationals only)

Activities

For all tasks: The job holder respects the confidentiality of all administrative, financial and HR information

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Adherence to Geneva Call policies, guidance and procedures
• Regional representation and coordination
• Development and execution of the regional strategy
• Safety and security of all staff
• Resource allocation and mobilization
• Cost efficiency and quality, including implementation of control mechanisms

DETAILS RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify funding opportunities, develop funding strategies and forecasts
• Regional level advocacy
• Learning, training and development of all staff, including a strategy for staff development
• Supervise implementation of all regional activities

Main qualifications

• A relevant Master Degree is required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years equivalent work experience in a humanitarian organization, including in managing teams of at least 5 people.
• Excellent English and Arabic language skills (written and oral)
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with experience of negotiation with high level stakeholders
• Excellent ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• Ability to work under pressure, travel frequently, and to handle numerous tasks simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of the project management cycle
• Strong organizational and reporting skills
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) at the level appropriate for high level external representation and ability to tailor communications to different audiences
• Knowledge of International Humanitarian law is an asset
• Experience of networking and advocacy, team mentoring and management

Conflict of interest

Any candidate affiliated to, or openly supporting, one or more interest groups opposed to the Foundation’s principles and values, or whose previous position could engender safety issues for co-workers at Appel de Genève/Geneva Call, will be excluded from this selection process.

Conditions

• Position: Full-time
• Consultancy contract, based in Beirut, Lebanon.
• 100%
• Preferred start date: ASAP