Program Manager
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Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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Description:
SMEX is recruiting a full-time Program Manager to lead on the planning, delivery and development of the different programs within the organization.
Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
- Oversee the assigned portfolio of programs, project management, monitoring, analysis, stakeholder coordination, and resource allocation
- Manage program related staff and consultants
- Develop detailed and actionable plans for the program, turning goals into activities, and activities into milestones
- Cultivate and strengthen relationships with program partners, enabling coordination among parties for the successful implementation of the program
- Suggest new ideas and solutions for the assigned programs, and contribute to new program development
- Oversee all administrative aspects of the program and ensure program implementation complies with funder requirements and SMEX policies and procedures, in coordination with the Operations Manager
- Manage program reporting, ensuring the appropriate compilation and presentation of relevant information pertaining to monthly, quarterly reports and yearly reports and work plans
- Create, develop and review proposals
- Assist project managers and coordinators in establishing quality benchmarks for each project, developing checklist and tools to monitor benchmarks, and ensure quality monthly reports;
- Support projects staff to design tools for monitoring and evaluation of project activities as agreed in the MEAL framework
- Ensure that learning from the previous or current programs and projects are fed into new program design;
- Work with the Operations Manager and Project Managers and Coordinators to develop systems and clear agendas for capturing and using learning and knowledge captured;
- Create a learning and research agenda and implement a system designed to identify lessons learned and disseminate timely information;
Required
- Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 6-10 years of experience in managing projects and stakeholders in the human rights sphere, preferably in digital rights
- Proven track record of teamwork at nonprofit organizations
- Experience working in multicultural environments and teams, and strong cross-cultural communication skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple ongoing assignments
- Ability to work independently and deliver tasks on deadline
- Familiarity with SMEX’s core issues and must share common human rights values around privacy, users’ rights, electronic surveillance, data protection, freedom of expression, accessibility, open culture
- Experience with both quantitative and qualitative research (preferred)
- A strong command English, written and spoken, Arabic is a plus
- A good understanding of the digital rights context globally, and in the MENA region. Being in touch with different human/digital rights networks in the region is a plus
Location
SMEX office and/or Remote
Start date
1 February 2023
NOTE:
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Last modified:
09 Jan, 2023
Intervention Sector(s):
Advocacy & Awareness, Democracy & Civic rights
Application Deadline:
Sunday, 8 January 2023
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
n/a
Salary
depends on the experience
Salary Range:
2500 to 3000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 6-10 years of experience in managing projects and stakeholders in the human rights sphere, preferably in digital rights
Experience Requirements:
5 to 10 years
Arabic Language:
Good
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
Basic
Country/City:
- Lebanon
- Beirut
- Beirut