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Project Director

Freedom House

Full-time Staff - Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Northern Africa

Apply by: 24th February 2012

Position Summary

The Project Director will support the goal of fostering an independent, dynamic, and effective civil society to play a key role in Libya’s democratic transition through initiatives in advocacy, civic education, government accountability, and citizen mobilization. He/she will establish Freedom House’s on-the-ground presence in Libya, with technical support from our Tunisia office. The Project Director reports to the Regional Director for MENA programs. This position is contingent on funding.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree political science, international relations, or related field; Master’s degree strongly preferred
Minimum 10 years of experience conducting democracy and human rights programs, preferably in areas with minimal infrastructure and local support
Strong ability to communicate effectively in English and Arabic, both orally and in writing
Experience designing and delivering organizational development training and technical assistance to civil society organizations in the MENA region
Strong knowledge of transitional justice, civil society, and human rights principles
Proven knowledge of and experience with USG funding regulations
Ability to understand and implement procedures, and organize staff to meet multiple deadlines
Strong knowledge of financial management, and grants-related compliance requirements
Excellent judgment in problem solving and decision-making on a consistent basis
Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines
Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends to complete tasks or attend events
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to successfully recruit, develop, supervise and motivate staff, and provide effective leadership
Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times

Some Duties and Responsibilities

Establish a working dialogue with potential Libyan partners and identify program participants
Mentor partners and provide continuous technical assistance on how to outline and implement advocacy projects
Manage the entire Libya program, including financial oversight
Contribute to development and implementation of strategic vision for Freedom House’s support for democratic transition in Libya
Assist in programmatic development and project support for future programs
Help team plan and prepare proposals/reports/budgets (write, edit, proof, revise)
Prepare correspondence and reports from local conferences and discussion panels
Implement activities related to network creation, public awareness training, communication with the public and news media on program activities and accomplishments
Develop strong relationships with international organizations, foreign embassies, and donors
Represent Freedom House at various conferences and events as required
Other related duties as assigned.

Qualified and Interested applicants

We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) as well as desired salary to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2012-001 PD Libya Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

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