Area Manager

A NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION FOR HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE

Job Title: Area Manager
Location: Gaza
Closing Date: March 13th, 2011

The Welfare Association (WA), a leading agency supporting Palestinian development and relief efforts, is seeking a dynamic leader and team builder with excellent conceptual, analytical and organizational skills for the position of Area Manager - Gaza. The Area Manager reports to the Program Operations Director, and serves on the WA senior management team.

Responsibilities & Duties:
In accordance with established WA policy & regulations:
Manage the whole operations of the Gaza area including the technical and administrative aspects as follows:

1)Technical responsibilities:
-Supervise the preparation of the strategic & action plans at program & project levels focusing on expected outputs and impact, as well as long term sustainability
-Manage Gaza office and its staff.
-Prepare sectoral and geographic needs assessments and impact studies for Gaza programs & projects as needs.
-Supervise the program cycle management starting from planning into implementation, evaluation and execution of remedial plans
-Supervise the monitoring and evaluation process at the level of the strategic plan of Gaza office.
-Submit periodic progress reports on performance of Gaza office including programs & projects, administration and finance.
-Confer with beneficiaries as needed.
-Prepare and implement visibility and media plans in coordination with POD.
-Confer with donors as needed.

1)Administrative responsibilities:
-Manage the Human Resources including recruitment staff performance and competency development in cooperation with POD.
-Prepare office budget annually and control its expenditure in coordination with the Director of operations.
-Safeguard all assets and maintain all related inventory.
-Adhere to safety and security regulations pertaining to the office and staff.
-Maintain good book keeping records including staff, equipment, purchases, budget control, etc…
-Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Experience and Academic Qualifications:
1-MA in Social Sciences or in Development, Public or Business Administration, or relevant field.
2-Extensive (minimum of 8 years) of relevant experience.
3-Proven experience in management, planning, monitoring and evaluation at administrative, budgeting, and program levels.
4-Good MS project skills.
5-Leadership qualities.
6-Excellent computer skills (MS-Office, MS-Project, and Internet Applications).
7-Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English and Arabic.
8-Ability and willingness to travel within WA’s scope of operations and abroad

To apply for this position: Applicants should send their CV, bio data and a cover letter that includes
justification of interest in this post to the following email address: [email protected]
Welfare Association is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.