مطلوب مدير مقيم أول لدى National Democratic Institute (NDI) في العراق
Senior Resident Director- Iraq The Senior Resident Director will work in close coordination with Washington, D.C.-based staff to manage the programmatic, administrative, financial, and logistical aspects of NDI’s operations. The Senior Resident Director reports to the DC-based Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa. The position is expected to be based in Baghdad with regular visits to NDI’s satellite office in Erbil, Iraq and occasional travel to other areas of the country. This is an unaccompanied post and successful engagement is dependent on donor approval. Your Purpose And Impact Lead, plan, implement, and provide overall leadership and vision for NDI’s Iraq programs with the support of Iraq-based national and international staff, short-term consultants and experts, and in coordination with NDI staff in Washington, DC.
Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with and serve as a resource, mentor and trainer for government officials, legislators, political party and movement representatives, political leaders, civil society leaders, and other relevant political actors across the political spectrum and at all levels of seniority.
Adapt programmatic activities based on changing political and security dynamics and in response to needs articulated by local partners and program stakeholders, and in consultation with donors; monitor programs to determine that programmatic goals are achieved and that operational and reporting requirements are adhered to.
Serve as principal liaison between NDI and Iraq government representatives, donor government officials, the diplomatic community and media as needed.
Liaise with international organizations on the implementation of complementary programming and participate in coordination meetings and related forums.
Work closely with NDI Washington’s Security and Operations and Risk Management personnel to assess and coordinate appropriate security and risk management measures for the Institute’s program operations, including physical security, cybersecurity, and related risk management.
Monitor programs to determine that programmatic goals are achieved and that operational and reporting requirements are adhered to.
Oversee the proper accounting, management, and planning of multiple program budget funds, in coordination with NDI’s Finance and Administration team, including the submission of a regular financial reconciliation to the Washington, DC office.
Build the capacity of NDI staff as appropriate to play a substantive role in program development and implementation.
Provide regular updates on relevant political developments in Iraq and the region that may affect program outcomes to Washington, DC-based staff.
Oversee the development, review, and timely submission of program-related materials, including proposals, regular activity reports and monitoring and evaluation data that measure and evaluate program progress.
Assist in identifying and securing additional funding for NDI programs. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations, or a related subject. Relevant Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum twenty (20) years substantive professional overseeing international development programs, preferably in the field of democracy and governance.
Substantive senior-level experience in multiple disciplines of democracy development as a political practitioner, with a political party, parliament, or civic group, or experience in parliament strengthening, elections knowledge, civic education, civic engagement and/or civil society development.
Program management experience, including development of proposals and work plans, strategic planning, office operations, and the management of fiscal and human resources.
Knowledge of program design, monitoring, and evaluation tools and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior political and civil society leaders as well as members of the donor and diplomatic community.
Exceptional interpersonal and managerial skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders, and policymakers.
Proven capacity to meet program goals while managing financial, administrative, and security responsibilities.
Sound political and negotiation skills and extensive experience in working on complex programs and political issues.
Experience in local and international fundraising efforts.
Experience living and working in a country other than home of record.
Exceptional analytical skills for interpreting complex program and political issues.
Ability to adjust programmatic activities based on changing political circumstances and in response to needs articulated by local partners and program stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated intimate knowledge of and/or working experience in Iraq’s political environment or similar regional or politically complex contexts.
Experience working in politically fraught and/or active conflict contexts.
Fluency in spoken and written Arabic preferred but not required.
Experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) and Excel. Unaccompanied – A staff member on overseas assignment may not be accompanied by dependents not working for NDI. What We Offer We offer an environment committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as a core part of our culture. We strive to foster empowerment and belonging as these values are central to our mission and to our impact. We believe that diversity in thought helps us solve the complex problems we face around the globe. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits and allowance package based on the country of residency. Additional Information NDI is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). As such, NDI makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, NDI encourages individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities, to apply. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify NDI’s Human Resources department at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. تابع للوظائف على لمشاهدة جميع الوظائف الشاغرة على ثريدز اضغط