Program Manager (UAE)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Program Manager is a key team member of Amideast UAE and is responsible for the day-to-day management of all grant-funded and sponsored education, training, and professional development programs and activities featured in the program portfolio. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that all technical, financial, and administrative aspects of each program is handled in a timely manner including the provision of quality training, the engagement of competent subject matter expert trainers, and the development and implementation of quality curricula. S/he is also responsible for ensuring that a solid M&E system is in place for each program to assess knowledge gains, to capture participant feedback, etc. In addition, s/he is responsible for ensuring that all required technical and financial reports are submitted to the client and to HQ in a timely manner.

The Program Manager requires occasional in-country travel to Amideast’s branch offices and to project sites to monitor programs that are implemented across UAE.

RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Demonstrated work experience in the United Arab Emirates and/or the GCC

• STEM Certificate

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Up to 40% of business travel may be needed to support programs as needed.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.

Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.