Senior Programs Officer

Vacancy Announcement

Job Title: Senior Programs Officer
Location:Al-Ram / Ramallah
Closing Date:Thursday, October 27, 2016

The NGO Development Center (NDC) is a non-profit Palestinian organization whose main function is to empower non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to respond to the needs of the poor and marginalized. NDC provides a distinctive combination of direct grants to NGOs, to help them perform with improved quality and outcomes, while increasing access to services by the most vulnerable.
NDC is currently seeking a dynamic Senior Programs Officer with excellent conceptual, analytical and organizational skills for its main office in Al-Ram. The Senior Program Officer will be responsible for a portfolio of projects, mainly in Jerusalem. The Senior Programs Officer reports to the NDC Director.

Position Duties:
Prepare the grants program work plan, monitor progress and report periodically on outcomes.
Communicate the grant-making application process to the community and NGOs including the eligibility criteria and guidelines.
Conduct the required assessments and appraisals of grant applications submitted to NDC for funding and make recommendations to the Technical Assessment Committee.
Manage and coordinate the execution of grants activities, including planning, sub-grant design, competition, (including preparation of guidelines and application forms), due diligence, negotiations, preparation of sub-grant award documents, administration, monitoring and closeout;
Support all internal coordination of activities related to development and implementation of sub-grants and contracts, including internal clearance procedures, financial monitoring and payment disbursements in a timely manner.
Regularly monitor grants implementations and ensures adherence to work plans and budgets, communicate with, and coach sub-grantees to ensure smooth implementation and compliance;
Maintain updated sub-grant files and ensure that all sub-grants are well-administered and implemented in compliance with the relevant NDC rules and regulations, and policies and procedures;
Coordinate with the NGO Sector Development Department all the technical assistance and capacity building activities.
Actively participate in the development of new programs and proposals to donors.

Qualifications;

Bachelor degree in social science, development, public or business administration, engineering, or any relevant field.
At least five years of experience in related functions.
Good knowledge of the NGO sector.
Experience in project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation and procurement procedures.
Excellent communication, reporting and analytical skills.
Advanced computer skills.
Very good command of English and Arabic languages.
Valid driving license.
Easy access to Jerusalem.

Applicants should send their CV with a motivation letter to the following email
Address:   
 

[email protected]

Deadline for receiving applications is Thursday, October 27, 2016

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