Near East Foundation (NEF)
Jordan Regional
Title: Deputy Country Director
Unit: Near East Foundation, Syria program
Reports to: Country Director
Location: Amman, Jordan
Travel: up to 10%
Expat/TCN Position: This position is open to Local Nationals, Third Country Nationals, and Expatriates
The Near East Foundation (NEF) is seeking candidates for a Deputy Country Director (DCD) to be based in Amman, Jordan. NEF is a non-profit international development organization that has supported livelihoods recovery and community-based economic development in the Middle East, Africa, and Caucasus since 1915. NEF draws on local teams, experience, and partnerships in these regions to create community-led solutions to improve livelihoods and local governance among conflict and crisis-affected groups, while maintaining neutrality and ensuring inclusiveness in our approach. Working through a network of country offices and local partners, NEF currently has operations in ten countries: Armenia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Mali, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, South Sudan, and Syria. Our programs are organized around three pillars: Inclusive Economic Development, Climate-resilient Development, and Stabilization and Peacebuilding.
Position Description
The Near East Foundation (NEF) Syria program is seeking a creative, dynamic, and compassionate leader to join its team as the first Deputy Country Director (DCD), based in Amman, Jordan. The DCD is a member of the Near East Foundation leadership team, reporting to the Country Director, and has the overall responsibility for the effective management and implementation of, and reporting on, NEF projects in Syria as well as external relations duties. This exciting opportunity is much more than the expected DCD role. You’ll be joining the NEF Syria program as it is poised for significant growth. You will collaborate closely with the CD to strengthen and grow NEF’s innovative programs in Syria, including expanding and diversifying its funding structure.
Responsibilities
The DCD will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of NEF Syria program teams, working with an exceptionally talented, dedicated, and committed team of national staff to support their success. The DCD will work in collaboration with both Country Program and Global NEF HQs.
Leadership and Representation
Strategic Direction, Program Quality and Growth
Staff Performance Management, Learning and Development
Grant Monitoring & Partner Management
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Country Director
Position directly Supervises: Senior Program Managers for Syria
Key Internal Contacts:
Key External Contacts:
Job Requirements
Education:
Work Experience:
Demonstrated Technical Skills:
Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:
Language/Travel:
NEF will accept a rolling application until the position is filled. Review of application will begin on December 15, 2023. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
To apply:
Please apply by submitting the following documents:
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at www.neareast.org
The Near East Foundation promotes Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and NEF employees.
Pre-employment Checks
Any Employment with the Near East Foundation will be subject to the following checks prior to start date:
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