Lebanon: Regional Director – Middle East

Objective

Sayara International is looking for a highly-motivated individual to join our executive management team and lead the development of its Middle East expansion. The Regional Director will both oversee project staff, client relationships and will devote a good deal of their time to business development, project cycle management, supervision of technical, logistics and administrative departments and HR management.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to work with a small, but highly efficient team in one of the most transformative areas of the world. It’s also highly independent position. The Director will report to the senior management team, but much will be expected of the individual to manage day-to-day operations without micro-management.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development - Oversee the organizations business development strategy, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals, pitching to donors and administrating business development records and documentation. Develop and manage a regional business development strategy.

Program Management– Oversee project managers and ensure quality control of technical and financial aspects of projects throughout project life-cycles. When necessary actively participate in project execution.

Administrative Duties– In coordination with the COO and financial management teams, effectively manage organization and donor resources according to a set budget guidelines, in compliance with current laws and donor regulations.

Human Resources– Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of a growing team of project managers and analysts. Maintain a robust HR program and effectively manage your people according to authorized personnel policies and procedures.

Desired Profile:

· 8-10 years of experience working with international development/humanitarian agencies and NGOs

· University Degree in International Development, Political Science, Sociology, Business, Economics, or even Interpretive Dance (what matters more is what you did with it)

· Fluent in English. A working or fluent knowledge of Arabic is preferred

· Understanding of Lebanese and Middle Eastern development markets

· Capable of travel frequently, often on short notice

· Willing to travel to hostile environments

· A solid grounding in development, finance, and economics preferred

Experience

• Strong track record as a leader with excellent team building skills
• Proven experience in hostile or complex environments
• Experience running or ideally starting up a large program or an organization
• Proven ability to innovate and transform organizations
• Demonstrable track record with business development
  About Sayara

Sayara creates research-based, innovative solutions for development and stabilization initiatives. We rely on a regional network of offices to investigate in-depth local knowledge that helps us produce target audience analyses, atmospherics and engagement products for various public sector initiatives.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@sayarainternational.com, listing the position as the subject line.