Program Director

Position:Program Director, Increasing Employment in the West Bank
Location:West Bank
Reports To:Senior Program Officer or Project Director, Education Programs Division

ABOUT IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally.  We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities.  To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women and youth.

Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $70 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide.  IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 100 countries.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
IREX is currently seeking a Program Director for the Department of State funded Increasing Employment in the MENA Region program.  The program will increase job placement and generate sustainable employment, particularly among long-term unemployed youth.

Position is contingent on funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Provide strategic and technical leadership, ensuring that  all program objectives are met
-Provide daily oversight of the grant, including fiscal and personnel management, community relations, and project implementation and evaluation during the project period
-Serve as point of contact for donor, ensuring high quality deliverables
-Oversee and manage implementing partner (youth organizations) relationships and relationships with private sector employers
-Liaise and collaborate with national and local government officials
-Oversee development and delivery of high quality training programs for youth
-Manage and mentor project staff
-Coordinate with Home Office, ensuring that organizational and USG policies are implemented
-Oversee financial management, administration, compliance, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on program activities
-Represent IREX publicly

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
-7-10 years of progressive management experience in the international development field on USG-funded programs; experience managing large teams and complex projects
-Substantial experience in youth-focused employment programming, youth livelihood development, and youth workforce development
-Master’s degree in international development or other relevant field preferred (focus on youth development a plus)
-Demonstrated capabilities in capacity building, and experience in working effectively with local organizations and other development partners
-Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and work on a multi-national and multi-partner team
-Ability to establish strong working relationships with local partners and stakeholders
-Work experience in the MENA region preferred; experience in the West Bank strongly preferred
-Professional communication skills in English required; proficiency in Arabic strongly preferred

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