Economic Empowerment Program Director

Throughout 2011, CARE in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) conducted a situational analysis in order to inform our process of long-term strategic thinking. The analysis investigated the legitimacy of our presence as an international organization and ways to ensure greater relevance for future CAREs future program in the oPt. The outcome of this process has thoroughly affirmed the need to redesign our role, and the legitimacy of our presence as an international organization.
These changes will see CARE shift from a service delivery approach to a rights based approach with advocacy focusing on the Rights of Palestinians positioned at the very core of all our program work. CAREs work in Palestine will focus on two core themes of Gender Equity and Economic Empowerment working with civil society, the Palestinian Authority, academic institutes, the private sector and international organizations.

Truly embodying this strategy and new identity will mean changing our overall operating model, including our structure, systems and processes; our core organizational competencies; our regional and global connections and our understanding and approach to working with others. Over the coming months, this will mean bringing in new and additional skills and competencies to the CARE team in oPt, this is a very exciting time and CARE is therefore pleased to announce the following vacancies:

 

Location: West Bank or Gaza (negotiable)
Reports to: Country Director
Position type and duration: Full time- Open ended contract

Summary:
The Economic Empowerment Program Director (EEPD) leads CARE WBG’s strategic and
policy direction for program development regarding Economic Empowerment. The EEPD is responsible for leading the process of developing Economic Empowerment program proposals and approaches to Care’s work. The EEPD provides strategic leadership and technical assistance to the Economic Empowerment team, builds staff and partner capacity, captures learning and impact and ensures the development and utilization of best practices for the technical interventions, and ensures coherence amongst initiatives and in geographical areas. The EEPD initiates and develops partnerships with local NGOs, government, INGOs and academic institutions to advance Economic Empowerment issues throughout the region.
As a key member of the Country Office’s senior management team, the EEPD actively participates in
contributing to the development of the overall strategy, monitoring risk and managing CARE’s brand.

Required education and training:
-Masters (or equivalent in experience and formal training) in economics, social science, business
administration, or public administration with an emphasis on economic development.
-In depth knowledge of economic empowerment programs and approaches.
-Proven success and a track record integrating and harmonizing ideas within a team and with
external stakeholders.
-Desired:Masters in community development

Required experience:
-Minimum of 7-8 years’ experience working in humanitarian development programming with special emphasis in the economic sector.
-Proven track record working with civil society, communities, local NGO partners and government officials
-Experienced with liaising, networking and advocacy techniques
-An informed resource and experienced advisor of participatory methods and rights based approaches
-Experienced donor grants manager and monitor of large programs
-A working knowledge of project planning, monitoring and reviews, budget planning and management
-Desired: Experience working within the Palestinian complex political situation

The full job descriptions and the positions’ educational and technical experience requirements can be downloaded from here Job Description
Only applicants who have the required qualities, experience, and skills will be considered.

Interested applicants must include:
a-A resume (in English)
b-A cover letter explaining their suitability for the position (in English)

Please submit your application by e- mail to [email protected] to the attention of the HR Department no later than Friday, June 29th, 2012and include the Job number (3/2012)
above in your email subject and cover letter. Applications received after this date or that do not meet the qualifications above will not be considered.Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

CARE International promotes the principle of Equal Opportunity for all Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged