Chemonics seeks a short-term program development officer based in Berlin, Germany, for an ongoing governance and early recovery program targeting Syria. The program development officer will work closely with a team supporting a wide range of NGOs based in Germany, elsewhere in Europe, and in Syria to contribute to research and analysis for programming. In addition, the program development officer will coordinate closely with project management staff based in Berlin, Washington, D.C., and elsewhere. The duration of the position is expected to extend through August 2018. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Identify programming opportunities and support the development and implementation of grants
- Identify potential NGO and private sector partners through networking and outreach, and work with them to design and develop proposed grant activities, including budgets, under the overall strategic guidance of program management
- Monitor political, military, and other developments within the assigned area of responsibility inside Syria, sharing updates with program management and staff
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in development, social sciences, or related field; or bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum one year of relevant experience
- Experience in program development, monitoring and evaluation of program outputs and outcomes, research and analysis, communications, or international development
- Experience working for a donor or donor-funded program in early recovery, democracy and human rights, conflict reduction, social marketing, media or related field preferred
- Knowledge of current events inside Syria from social and political perspectives
- Proven ability to work independently and complete deliverables with little supervision
- Legal authorization to work in Germany required
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in Syrian-dialect Arabic or Kurdish; strong English writing and speaking skills
Application Instructions:
Please send resume and cover letter in electronic submissions to recruitment@scsinitiative.com with "Program Development Officer" in the subject line by November 3, 2017. No telephone inquires please. Finalists will be contacted.
