About Us
GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 15 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of 3,500 personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.
Job Purpose
As part of GOAL’s continuing efforts to ensure consistent and stable management during periods of transition and to maintain the highest standards in the management of our country programmes, we’re seeking to recruit a Regional Programme Director (Middle East). The role will focus on the provision of support for the consolidation of grant programmes in COs through a backstopping and coaching approach but may also provide ad-hoc support to other activities in the Middle East Region and with potential future deployment to countries in other regions.
The main aim of the role is to help strengthen the performance of senior positions and to provide oversight on field operations and programmes. The Regional PD will contribute to the design, development, documenting and sharing of best practices and procedures relating to all aspects of the management and implementation of country programmes. This will include management reporting, programme implementation, programme design, partnership and delivering on country strategy and annual plans.
**Ideally the successful candidate will be based in region in our Goal office in Amman, Jordan, however would also consider candidates based in Ireland or the UK (with willingness to travel to the region on a regular basis)**
Key areas of work will include:
Responsibilities
Programme Delivery and Management
Human Resources
Resource Development and Partner Liaison
Humanitarian Affairs
Coordination and Policy/Procedures
The Person
Proven management experience in humanitarian assistance / development programming
Experience in developing and delivering programmes in sectors including curative health, WASH, nutrition, social and behaviour change, disaster risk reduction, economic security, food security and gender.
Demonstrable experience in successful resource development with donors including Irish Aid, DFID, USAID (including OFDA and FFP), ECHO, EuropeAid, UN agencies, etc.
Capacity development skills including the development and delivery of training modules.
Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills to plan projects, timetable activities, and oversee staff work.
Experience of preparing budgets and financial management.
Excellent written and spoken English and keen communication skills.
Willingness to travel and work in challenging environments and flexibility to deploy on short notice.
Good team player, capable of working with a multinational country team.
Desirable
To be based in the Middle East Region
Previous experience as an emergency first responder during rapid or slow onset crises.
An understanding of resilience and systems approaches, and experience with cash based modalities.
Capacity to work via French, Spanish or Arabic.
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. If you would like more information or have any special requirements or needs that would support you during the recruitment process then please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.hq@goal.ie
All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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