The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is an international humanitarian NGO that has been providing development services in Yemen since 1995. ADRA is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced candidate to serve as the Program Director of ADRA Yemen, based in Sana’a, Yemen. The Program Director (PD) is responsible for overseeing ongoing programs, developing new projects and seeking funding, and other tasks as required. The PD is a member of ADCOM, the Administrative Committee, and is directly responsible to the Country Director. The PD directly supervises around 6-8 project managers, in the field and the Program Department in Sana’a and is required to travel regularly within Yemen. Responsibilities: Program Monitoring and Oversight
• Provide support and capacity building to Project Managers and staff both from Sana’a and on field visits
• Conduct monitoring and evaluations for ongoing projects
• Revise reports from Project Managers and submit them to donors in a timely manner
• Communicate with donors and other relevant stakeholders (ie, government officials, other NGOs, etc) about project implementation, problems, and questions; keep country director apprised of all relevant activities.
• Represent ADRA in interagency meetings on relevant program areas
• Help HR Manager develop job vacancy notices and recruit new staff as necessary; work with finance team to review budgets, financial reports, etc.
• Write and submit program reports as required
• Other tasks as necessary Fundraising and Project Development
• Research funding opportunities for ADRA Yemen
• Communicate with donors, potential donors, and partners about possible collaboration, including those from embassies, other governments, foundations, other NGOS, and members of the ADRA network
• Conduct field assessments to develop proposals
• Write and submit letters of interest, concept papers, and proposals to donors
• Other tasks as required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, development, or related area (Master’s degree preferred)
• At least 3 years of experience working with NGOs, project planning and proposals writing, implementation, management and assessment
• Advanced spoken and written English skills
• Effective computer skills, skilled in Microsoft Office applications, e-mail, and internet research
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; articulate, comfortable with public speaking in formal and informal situations
• Dedication, adaptability, organization, professionalism
• Ability to work under pressure and in unstable environments
• Commitment to ADRA’s mission, values, and beliefs
• Cultural sensitivity; previous experience in the region preferred
• Knowledge of Arabic preferred Application Process : Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by: CLICKING HERE
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. .
NOTE: Applications for this job are not through Yemen HR website. They should be sent to the address mentioned above in the announcement itself. Please review the ad and follow what the "Application process" or the "How to apply" section says. |