About the Organization:
Founded in 1990, Relief International (RI) provides emergency, rehabilitation and development services that empower beneficiaries in the process. RI's programs include health, shelter construction, education, community development, agriculture, food, income-generation, and conflict resolution. RI employs an innovative approach to program design and a high quality of implementation performance in demonstrating deep and lasting impact in reducing human suffering worldwide.
Background
RI is running a two year program called "Women Leveraging the Internet for Financial Transformation" (WLIFT). This program has been funded by the U.S. State Department and implemented in partnership with Kiva.org and the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. It aims to expand women-driven growth in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector by targeting 50 women-led SMEs in three governorates. In addition to receiving credit, the female entrepreneurs will benefit from targeted technical assistance designed to stimulate growth in their businesses and encourage their civic participation.
About the Job:
RI is looking for a WLIFT Program Director. S/he will work on the day-to-day implementation and management of the WLIFT.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Providing overall guidance and direction to the WLIFT team in collaboration with the country director and the executive director of microfinance in order to achieve agreed upon targets and long-term strategic objectives;
- Identifying challenges and implementing solutions to keep activities on track and ensure program quality;
- Monitoring, evaluating, and documenting the program according to project objectives;
- Overseeing the program's finances in collaboration with the country finance manager to ensure that activities are delivered within budget;
- Providing written weekly and quarterly reports to headquarters;
- Supervising national staff working on the WLIFT program.
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Economics, or related field;
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible training experience in the field of MSME lending and/or the strengthening of MFIs. Experience working on lending programs focused on women is preferred;
- At least 5 years of managerial experience implementing complex donor-funded projects. Experience working on state department programs is preferred;
- At least 2 years of experience working in the Middle East and/or a post-conflict setting;
- Arabic language skills are highly desirable.
Closing Date: 01 Dec 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume, cover letter, references, and writing sample to hrdevelopment@ri.org
Please mention "WLIFT Program Director" in the subject line.
Contact:
Asmaa Sharif
asmaa@ri.org
Development House
London
London
EC2A 4LT
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44-207-065-0871
