Job Description

The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is looking for advocacy trainer/project director to participate in the implementation of civil society programming in the MENA region. Consultants will use established ISC tools to conduct trainings and programs which respond to the needs of civil society participants. We are especially interested in candidates who have achieved positive impacts and demonstrate creative and adaptive advocacy capacity-building in challenging environments.

Ideal candidates will have senior-level civil society experience in the MENA region with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and directing international programs that present innovative approaches to: advocacy & leadership; NGO capacity development; citizen participation in public policy decision making; and the use of public information networks and new media to advance civil society.

Organization Description

ISC is an innovative, international development organization that has successfully worked for 20 years to give citizens and the organizations that support them the tools, skills, and resources they need to improve lives and build a more peaceful, stable world.

Responsibilities

• Significant past experience in the Middle East and Northern Africa preferred;
• Ability to develop and sustain close relationships with partner organizations, USAID missions, host government officials, and a wide range of national and international NGOs;
• Must be fluent in English and Arabic, French desirable;
• New media experience preferred;
• Able to analyze the training needs of participants and prepare and conduct trainings and workshops;
• Strong prior experience in overseeing capacity-building and grant-making operations that can be adapted to emerging opportunities and trends;
• Senior level management experience preferred;
• Management of USAID funded programs and strong financial management;
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly establish in-country office and operational presence, as well as hire exceptional national staff;
• Experience in developing annual work plans and preparing regular program reports and documentation is critical, as is the ability to establish and sustain program monitoring teams and impact evaluation.

Compensation and Benefits

Position available pending funding.

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How to Apply

Apply Using Online Form

Please go to http://www.iscvt.org/who_we_are/jobs/ to complete our web based application form.

In addition to filling out the form please follow the directions to upload your cover letter and resume (one file please!). Applications are reviewed as received. Position(s) open until filled. Online applications only. No phone calls, please. Only finalists will be contacted. ISC is an equal opportunity employer.

ISC is an equal opportunity employer.