The Head of the Blue Peace ME Coordination Office (CO) is responsible for managing and operating the CO, monitoring the performance of team members, and hiring new staff as needed. He/she represents the CO to relevant committees and partners, implement and evaluate the annual work plan, and design and implement communication strategies.
The Head of CO is the first point of contact for Blue Peace ME community members. He/she is responsible for managing the budget, approving TORs and KPIs for studies and interventions, drafting annual operational and financial reports, and reviewing studies and research papers. Additionally, he/she oversees the media and outreach strategy, prepares meeting minutes and ensures decisions are followed up, organizes meetings and related events, and coordinates training and capacity building activities.
The successful candidate must have strong leadership and communication skills, experience in budget management and report writing, and a proven track record in project management. They should also possess a thorough understanding of the political, social, and environmental issues related to water resources at large in the Middle East.
Qualifications
· Master’s degree in environmental sciences, natural resources management, political sciences, international relations, business administration, sustainable development or any other discipline that is relevant to regional diplomacy and sustainable development in the Middle East.
Experience
7+ years’ work experience in the Middle East, preferably in the domain of natural resource management and/or international relations;
Demonstrated experience in programme management and development, including annual reporting;
Strong team builder and team leader;
