Program Officer
Job Title:Program Officer
Reporting to:Executive Director
Location:Amman
ROLE OBJECTIVES:
To plan, direct and manage AFF operational activities to increase the effectiveness of programs execution.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement AFF’s programs’ operational plans based on the strategies of AFF.
- Develop detailed action plan with timeframe and assigned persons for each program and activity.
- Manage and direct the execution of programs to ensure that cost, work schedule & performance goals are met.
- Evaluate programs efficiency, assess suitability, need for changes and provide feedback for Director.
- Prepare initial budget for the programs and activities.
- Monitor projects performance against strategic objectives, oversee gaps between desired and achieved targets to determine areas of program improvement and ensure appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.
- Handle and prepare program meetings, workshops, and conferences with stakeholders.
- Develop strong relationships with AFF stakeholders to ensure high degree of satisfaction and retention.
- Work closely with the Program Committee on implementing the annual work plan.
- Represent AFF during global and regional events as requested by the Director and further promote AFF brand.
- Follow up on new programs related to the Philanthropic Sector advancements.
- Develop and prepare weekly status report for the Director.
- Perform other duties as requested within the scope of work identified.
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATION
University degree in Business Administration or any other related field.
EXPERIENCE
Not less than 4 years in the development field.
SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work under pressure.
- High organizational and time management skills.
- Creativity and Innovation.
- Conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
- Able to coordinate, delegate and integrate all activities.
- Excellent English and Arabic languages written and spoken.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
The job holder may be required to undertake additional duties, which may be reasonably expected and forms part of the function of the job.
For interested applicants, please senda cover letter and your CV in a word format to info@arabfoundationsforum.org. Please indicate AFF – Program Officer in the e-mail subject line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Deadline for submission is October 23rd, 2011.
Contact Details:
Arab Foundations Forum (AFF)
P.O. Box 840900
Amman 11181 - Jordan
Tel. (+ 962-6) 593 8017
Fax (+ 962-6) 593 8018
