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GRS ID#:  593


POSITION TITLE:
 Middle East Regional Director
CLIENT:
 Survivor Corps ( www.survivorcorps.org )
POSITION LOCATION:
 Regional "Hub" Office: In the Middle East Region – TBD

Survivor Corps (formerly Landmine Survivors Network) is a global network of people helping each other overcome the effects of war and violence. Survivor Corps provides the tools and support survivors need to rise above their injuries and give back to their communities. They work wherever people are recovering from war and conflict, in countries still trying to rebuild after generations of conflict, from the Balkans to Southeast Asia. They work where survivors, working together, have the best chance to influence policy and break cycles of violence.

The Middle East Regional Director serves as the lead program representative for Survivor Corps in its Middle East Regional "Hub" Office. This vital frontline position reports directly to the Vice President for Programs. Working closely with the global office, the Middle East Regional Director is responsible for managing and mobilizing human and financial resources for regional program initiatives.

Survivor Corps is a worldwide movement of survivors helping survivors to overcome the devastating effects of violent conflict. Survivor Corps works with partner organizations to increase the number of conflict survivors with access to psychosocial support and opportunities for community service, employment and civic participation.

The Regional Director is responsible for recruiting, training and deploying survivor leaders by facilitating the provision of expertise, technical assistance and small grants. The Regional Director will work with survivor advocates; service providers and community leaders promote inclusion and survivor rights through campaigns. The Regional Director will coordinate partner needs assessment and evaluation, and ensure technical and financial assistance as needed for Survivor Corps to achieve priority program objectives.

I.  Regional Representation of Survivor Corps
  • Liaise with international, intergovernmental, regional, national, and local governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations on survivor issues for the purpose of establishing relationships across the region.
  • Research and advise on the possibility of joining or creating national or regional campaigns involving issues of concern to conflict survivors; mobilize partners and technical assets in support of campaign opportunities.

II.  Partnership Development and Management
  • Develop and execute a regional strategy for training and partnership to advance Survivor Corps mission.
  • Oversee regional activities, including trainings, workshops / conferences, as well as the development, implementation and monitoring of Survivor Corps grants to partners.
  • Ensure compliance with donor, financial and administrative procedures.
  • Participate in international strategic planning and program management meetings.

III.  Resource Mobilization
  • Cultivate opportunities for public and private funding for regional activities.
  • Develop regional and project proposals in collaboration with global development staff.
  • Develop and execute communications outreach to promote survivor assistance and inclusion and public awareness of survivor campaigns, including drafting survivor and partner profiles for web and fundraising outreach.

IV.  Reporting and Administration
  • Submit monthly reports to VP on regional progress, needs, challenges and staffing.
  • Submit annual review of all activities and plans for the next year.
  • Develop and monitor annual plans and budgets for regional activities.
  • Supervise regional office support staff, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Ten years' progressive work experience in program design and management.
  • Master's or graduate studies in international development or business preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership with track record of initiative and creativity.
  • Diplomatic skill to facilitate and manage a wide range of stakeholder relationships.
  • Experience with survivor assistance, psychosocial support, rights advocacy and community-based rehabilitation programs.
  • Ability to manage program budgets and finances.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Flexibility with frequent travel within the region and participation in global meetings.
  • Fluency in English and Arabic.

To Apply:  Email cover letter, resume/CV and salary history to:

Jill Solomon, Senior Contract Recruiter
Global Recruitment Specialists
91 Oakview Terrace
Short Hills, New Jersey (NJ)  07078  USA
Tel / Fax:  973-379-7325
 E-Mail:  JSolomon at GlobalRecruitment.net


Posted: June 3, '08

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