COP-West Bank/Gaza-Civic Participation

LOCATION: Ramallah, West Bank, with travel throughout West Bank/Gaza
DURATION: 3 Years

SUMMARY:
Relief International (RI) is currently recruiting Chief of Party (CoP) candidates for an anticipated multi-year, USAID-funded Civic Participation Program in West Bank/Gaza. The program will reinvigorate civic participation in the Palestinian Authority (PA) decision-making process, in the monitoring and oversight of government institutions, and in the broader public sector discourse in order to ensure a more vibrant and robust democratic dialogue between the government and the citizens of the future Palestinian state. The Chief of Party (COP) is responsible for overall program management and will be expected to interact regularly with program staff, USAID Mission staff, civil society organizations, PA officials, other donors, and all program stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Strategic direction and overall supervision and successful implementation of the program.
-Overall development and oversight of program work plans (interim and annual) and budgets based on expected program outputs and results.
-Liaise and consult with USAID, acting as the main representative and principal interlocutor.
-Manage partnerships with international organizations, local ministries and municipalities, and civil society organizations.
-Ensure sound administrative practices with regards to record keeping, compliance with USAID regulations, communications, etc.
-Fulfill all USAID reporting requirements.
-Ensure regular communication between West Bank/Gaza Office (Field Office) and HQ; this will include submitting required program reports in an agreed upon format.
-Manage recruitment of national staff and ensure that all internal administrative and HR policies and proceduresare followed in accordance with established RI and USAID standard practices.
-Supervise and provide support to local and international consultants and staff hired to assist and work on the program.
-Travel within West Bank/Gaza to ensure the performance and implementation of the program.
-Coordinate activities internally with other RI programs in West Bank/Gaza.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Master’s degree in social sciences, community development, communications, business, international development, and/or other related field.
-Fifteen (15) years work experience in the above-mentioned or related fields including solid experience and understanding of the areas of civil society legal framework and enabling environments, the role of intermediary support organizations, policy advocacy and citizen engagement, and CSO financial and organizational sustainability.
-Ten (10) years experience in managing a professional and administrative staff adeptly and coordinating with partner and donor organizations (references for the last three years of work experience are required and will be verified).
-An ability to work constructively with a diverse range of actors and to accommodate divergent interests and agendas (candidates must be able to establish and maintain excellent contacts with, civil society organizations, media institutes, Palestinian government officials at the national and local level, other donors and diplomatic missions).
-Relevant professional experience managing and implementing successful, multi-year
-Development projects in the area of civil society development.
-Previous resident work experience in the Middle East is required.
-English proficiency is required. Knowledge of Arabic language is desired.

To Apply: Submit a resume, cover letter, salary history, 3 professional references (e-mail address and phone number), and a date of availability to [email protected]
Incomplete applications will not be considered. The email subject line MUST include the following: COP-West Bank/Gaza-Civic Participation
The closing date for applications is 16:00hrs (4pm) on Monday, 23 rd August 2010.