Area Manager

Throughout 2011, CARE in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) conducted a situational analysis in order to inform our process of long-term strategic thinking. The analysis investigated the legitimacy of our presence as an international organization and ways to ensure greater relevance for future CAREs future program in the oPt. The outcome of this process has thoroughly affirmed the need to redesign our role, and the legitimacy of our presence as an international organization.
These changes will see CARE shift from a service delivery approach to a rights based approach with advocacy focusing on the Rights of Palestinians positioned at the very core of all our program work. CAREs work in Palestine will focus on two core themes of Gender Equity and Economic Empowerment working with civil society, the Palestinian Authority, academic institutes, the private sector and international organizations.

Truly embodying this strategy and new identity will mean changing our overall operating model, including our structure, systems and processes; our core organizational competencies; our regional and global connections and our understanding and approach to working with others. Over the coming months, this will mean bringing in new and additional skills and competencies to the CARE team in oPt, this is a very exciting time and CARE is therefore pleased to announce the following vacancies:

CARE is seeking to recruit  Area Managers,Gaza
Location:Gaza
Reports to: Country Director
Position type and duration: Full time- Open ended contract

Summary:The CARE WBG Area Manager provides leadership, management and operational guidance to Partnership and Implementation teams in defined geographic locations (West Bank or Gaza). The Area Manager oversees CARE’s management of financial and administration functions; the coordination of work between teams and people and with partners, and coherence among programming in the geographical area. Major responsibilities include performance management, capacity development, communication and information sharing both internally and externally; representation and liaising with local authorities, partners and donors; the development of new and innovative program initiatives; and emergency planning and preparedness. The Area Manager also supports the Program Directors with cultivation of potential donors, strategic partnerships and business opportunities. The Area Manager represents CARE at field level coordination forums and with local stakeholders including government (and de-facto) authorities, local business leaders, media and civil society leaders. As a member of the West Bank and Gaza senior management team, the Area Manager is also a key contributor to CARE WBG strategy and organizational decisions.

Required education:
Masters (or equivalent in experience and formal training) in humanitarian development studies, international or rural development, civil society, public or business administration, management or the social sciences.

Required experience: 7-10 years of experience in leading and managing people and, teams in the
development arena; preferably in societies experiencing social injustice or political conflict.

The full job descriptions and the positions’ educational and technical experience requirements can be downloaded from here Job Description
Only applicants who have the required qualities, experience, and skills will be considered.

Interested applicants must include:
a-A resume (in English)
b-A cover letter explaining their suitability for the position (in English)

Please submit your application by e- mail to [email protected] to the attention of the HR Department no later than Friday, June 29th, 2012and include the Job number (1/2012)
above in your email subject and cover letter. Applications received after this date or that do not meet the qualifications above will not be considered.Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

CARE International promotes the principle of Equal Opportunity for all Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged