ABOUT BSF
Founded in 2007 by the French historian Patrick Weil, Bibliothèques Sans Frontières (Libraries Without Borders) is an NGO that empowers vulnerable populations by sharing culture, education and information. It implements inclusive and innovative projects in 30+ countries, enabling people affected by crises and precarity to educate themselves, dream and (re)build their lives. Thanks to its innovative tools, library of contents and expertise in mediation, BSF and its partners tackle the major challenges of the 21st century such as education, culture, citizenship, community building, health, employment or entrepreneurship.
At BSF, recruitment decisions are only based on the applicant’s skills and qualities regarding its needs of recruitment within a respectful and inclusive process. BSF hires and employs individuals regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, cultural or ethnic background, or disability.
CONTEXT
BSF opened its mission in the Middle East in late 2015 in response to the Syrian crisis and the population displacement resulting from the war. Initially focused on Jordan and Iraq, BSF’s response evolved in the past 3 years through an AFD-funded program with the extension of activities toward Federal Iraq and Lebanon and more recently in Syria.
One of the key elements of BSF’s strategy to 2030 is to strengthen its presence and actions as close as possible to its beneficiaries and partners in Middle East. In this context, BSF is recruiting a Regional Program Coordinator based in Amman, Jordan, with the essential role of supporting the opening and structuration of the mission, while ensuring the proper deployment of the activities and supporting with the organization’s development in the region. Currently, BSF operates in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Northeastern Syria.
POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANISATION
Under the direct responsibility of the Middle East Regional Director, the Regional Program Coordinator is responsible for the development and proper implementation of BSF’s programs in the Middle East and primarily in Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Palestine in collaboration with our partners in country.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES
The regional program coordinator who will play an essential role within our team to support the development of BSF operations in Middle East and to ensure a high-quality program implementation. He/she drives all stages of the programs’ implementation and ensures expected outcomes, in line with BSF’s strategy and procedures. He/she manages a team of 3 people (local staff).
1/ Program implementation
2/ Strategy & development
3/ Management of BSF team in Middle East
QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Skills
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