Director of Programs - WB

MA'AN DEVELOPMENT CENTER

JOB VACANCY

Based in Ramallah Office

MA'AN Development Center is looking for Experienced, Qualified & Dynamic candidates for the position of

Director of Programs

Job Purpose:  

The role of the Director of Programs is to work with the Director General and the Programs Manager in carrying out MA’AN’s mission, strategic goals and objectives and developing and sustaining the center as a professional, efficient and effective development organization working for the resilience of our people, through supervising the four developmental and humanitarian programs.

Major Duties:

• Contributing to the strategic planning and direction of MA’AN Center.
  
• Initiating and setting goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of MA’AN Center in cooperation with the programs managers.
  
• Planning, with Programs Managers, the different programs and projects from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes.
  
• Developing projects operations and budgets with the department of finance.
  
• Monitors programs operational processes and procedures to ensure that the organization complies with all legal regulations, donors’ requirements, and ethical standards.
  
• Working with the Director General, Programs Managers, Planning, Monitoring & Reporting Officer & Resource Development Coordinator in formulating new programs and projects.
  
• Identifying and creating new strategic partnerships and expanding MA’AN’s relations with international and local NGOs and Governmental bodies
  
• Working with the Director General, the PM&R and Resource Development Coordinator on developing projects’ proposals.
  
• Developing MA'AN's opportunities for cooperation with international NGOs through increasing access to global information.
  
• Contributing to developing and updating programs policy papers.
  
• Contribute to Advocating and lobby for the rights of the Palestinian community at the national and international level.
  

Human Resource Management

• To lead the Program Team in carrying out MA’AN’s mission and plans.
  
• To be responsible for the planning, supervision of the delivery and overall success of each program.
  
• To supervise programs managers and inform management on progress, performance and any challenges facing the implementation processes.
  
• To develop effectively and manage the human resources under his/her direction.
  
• To build the capacity of MA’AN staff and partners in Project Cycle Management.
  
• To develop and conduct performance appraisals of staff under his/her supervision.
  
• To develop, with the Program Team, the annual work plan & supervise its implementation.
  

Program Management

• To develop effectively and manage MA’AN’s overall program including developing annual work plans, assigning resources, and identifying the scope of work. 
  
• To co-ordinate between the program areas to ensure maximum impact of the activities and interventions among MA’AN branch offices.
  
• To review donor’s agreements, contracts, documents, work practices, and completed work and identify areas where changes might be necessary.
  
• To prepare progress reports in English and Arabic on the achievements and progress of the programs.
  
• To contribute to the management of various programs & projects.
  
• To ensure the implementation of activities are carried out in accordance with the project parameters.
  
• To ensure an effective monitoring and evaluation system is implemented and maintained.
  
• To contribute with the PM&R Officer designing and implementing the M&E activities of the Project.
  
• To review the Monitoring Plans, with the PM&R Officer monitor and impact indicator for the project success.
  
• Monitor the sustainability of the project's results.
  
• Provide feedback to Projects Managers on project strategies and activities;
  
• To assist in preparing quarterly and annual progress reports for
  
• To provide guidance and coaching to the programs team.
  
• Suggest methods to improve efficiency.
  

Networking

• ​To identify and create new strategic partnerships.
  
• ​To expand MA’AN’s relations with international, UN and local NGOs and Governmental bodies.
  
• ​To represent MA’AN in local and international networks.
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• M.A degree in business management, development, management, project management or equivalent.
  
• 8 years of work in development and/ or NGO management.
  
• Prior experience as a program director.
  

Knowledge & Skills:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of NGO sector.
  
• Ability to create and manage budgets.
  
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
  
• Excellent management, financial management and administrative competencies. 
  
• Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English.
  
• Extensive experience in report and proposal writing in English.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Creative and innovative approach in developing new ideas and programs.
  
• Adept skills in Project Cycle Management (PCM).
  
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Project.
  
• Proficient skills in cooperation and team building.       
  

Personal Attributes:

• Readiness to work within a team.
  
• Willingness to work under stress and multiple competing demands.
  
• Ability to form good relationships with colleagues, partners & stakeholders.