WAY Senior Program Manger

Job Description
Job Title: WAY Senior Program Manger
Location: Ramallah
Closing Date: 26-3-2012

The Welfare Association (WA) is an independent non-profit organization established in 1983 to provide development and humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in the West Bank including Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip, 1948 Areas, and the Palestinian communities in Lebanon.
Welfare Association is seeking a welfare Association’s youth (WAY) for one year to follow up on
Welfare Association’s Youth (WAY) Engagement Program
WAY Senior Program Manger reports to Director General

Responsibilities & Duties:
In accordance with established WA policy & regulations:
Bare overall responsibility for WAY Program strategy, budget, work plan design and implementation. Produce periodic reports and suggests ideas for developing and empowering the WAY program, plan and participate in needed fundraising activities, Liaise between WAY members, WA-WAY committee and DG.

Technical Responsibilities:
-Plan and develop the Welfare Association’s Youth (WAY) Engagement Program.
-Participate actively in implementing the Program’s vision and action plan
-Strategize, plan and develop WAY’s governance model and procedures in working with the WA executive staff, WAY committees, chapters and individuals and WA- Youth Advisory Committee.
-Initiate new approved programs and projects including conducting final negotiations with beneficiaries and preparing grant implementation agreements (GIAs).
-Support in the recruitment and evaluation of needed WAY program staff / consultants.
-Developing program key performance indicators (KPI) and measuring the impact of interventions in the relevant sector.
-Prepare and submit periodic reports on programs & projects level in the specific geographic area under his/ her responsibility as per agreed upon overall reporting plan, as requested.
-Coordinating with DG and Head of WA-WAY committee to ensure proper implementation of the WAY activities.
-Communicate with potential partners and beneficiaries for a better implementation of the WAY program activities.

Experience and Academic Qualifications:
-Higher education (minimum of a BA degree) in Social Studies or any field of relevance, in addition to sufficient knowledge and experience in Youth programs.
-Proven record in Program Management
-Proven experience (10-15 years) in Youth Leadership Programs/Activities.
-Experience in managing networks and planning events is an asset.
-Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English and Arabic.

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:
Subject: WAY Senior Program Manger
Welfare Association is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.

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Job Details
Job Title WAY Senior Program Manger
Deadline 26 - Mar - 2012
Location Ramallah
Job Type Full time
Position Level Mid Career
Degree Bachelor's degree
Experience No Experience
Category Other
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