Ghassan Kanafani Development Association
Job Vacancy
Executive Director.
Reporting to: Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Location: Gaza.
Duration: 6 months.
Background:
Ghassan Kanafani Development Association is an independent Palestinian organization, non-profit NGO, dedicated to giving child, young people and women the knowledge and skills Leading to a democratic, progressive society. Objective:
Ghassan Kanafani is looking for Executive Director who will be able to direct the organization’s operations, formulate policies and procedures, and manage its daily operations and departments in accordance with the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Main Responsibilities:
- Contribute in the establishment of organizational policies and strategies adopted by the Board of Directors.
- Direct and coordinate all divisional department activities to ensure the successful execution of programs and activities according to the standards set by Board of Directors.
- Ensure the implementation of funded projects with high quality, and provide donors with the required reports.
- Writing project proposals according to community needs “Fundraising”.
- Network with and sustain strong relationships with existing and potential partners including the Educational Sectors.
- Represent and promote the organization’s vision, mission, and objectives.
- Assure the proper implementation of administrative and financial policies.
- Communicate with the Board of Directors and submit necessary reports.
- Project Coordination and Monitoring & Evaluation.
- Maintain and develop relationships with existing and potential donors and projects partners.
- Attend information sessions and networking opportunities to network with potential donors, partners, and key individuals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or a similarly related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in a managerial position, preferably in NGOs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
- Excellent understanding of Financial Management and Administration.
- Strong managerial, leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Good command of Microsoft Word (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of Results Based Management.
- The following qualifications will be an added value:
- Experience in Microsoft Access and database design.
- Background in statistics.
- Knowledge of analysis programs (SPSS)
- Experience in training and workshop facilitation.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a Cover Letter and CV to the following email address with reference to the vacancy post title, no later than Thursday 11/01/2018.
For further information please call Ghassan Kanafani Office: 0599327166
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.