Program Manager for Civic Engagement

1- Employing Agency: The International Center of Bethlehem/Diyar Consortium
2- Title: Program Manager for Civic Engagement
3- Accountable To: Diyar Consortium President
4- Appointment: Full time Job with a 3 month trial period
5- Qualifications and Experience Required of the Position:
-A minimum of BA degree in social sciences, development studies or other relevant field; MA/ MBA degree preferred
- A minimum of 5 years work experience is vital
- Experience in managing human and financial resources
- Strong understanding of major issues related to civil society, civic education and engagement
- Strong networking capacity and ability to relate to different sectors and stakeholders locally, nationally and regionally.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and in a fast-paced environment
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent formal and informal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Exhibit patience, tolerance and flexibility
-Excellent attitude and very detail oriented, self-directed and a strategic thinker willing to pitch in at all levels

6- Duties and Responsibilities:
-Oversee the daily operations of the program, including the supervision of staff, to ensure smooth and efficient carrying out of functions, professional conduct, and timely quality outputs
- Manage the program with budget in accordance to the financial rules and regulations of Diyar Consortium and the donor agencies, ensuring proper documentation and adhering to the approved budget and its itemization
-Write and submit professional proposals and reports to donor agencies and international partners
- Work closely with trainers, consultants and experts in designing, preparing, facilitating and implementing training workshops, as well as in the production of diverse materials for civic engagement
-Work closely with the selected partners participating in projects to ensure proper implementation of the project after signing a memorandum of understanding with their respective authorizing bodies
- Responsible for updated periodic media coverage of the program by coordinating publicity with Diyar PR personnel through the different media outlets
-Perform public relations duties to increase public awareness of the program at large and each of the projects
- Prepare and submit timely reports as requested by Diyar President and Donor
-Project Manager is expected to work long hours, under pressure and to frequently travel within the Palestinian areas and beyond
The position is based in Bethlehem. Applicants should send the CV’s to the following email address [email protected] or fax 2770048 no later than September 30-2009