Programmes Lead, Middle East
Job Description
Launched at the United Nations in 2015, Strong Cities is an independent global network of more than 180 cities and other local governments dedicated to addressing all forms of hate, extremism and polarisation at a local level. The Strong Cities Network is hosted by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD).<p><br></p><strong>Why work for ISD?</strong><p><br></p>ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don’t gather dust on shelves – they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We’re committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we’re looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation that’s making an impact.<p><br></p>ISD’s Guiding Principles of <strong>integrity, collaboration, agility and courage</strong> define who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make.<p><br></p><strong>Renumeration</strong><p><br></p>Competitive day rate offered, depending on experience.<p><br></p><strong>Location</strong><p><br></p>Jordan (other locations may be considered, depending on the strength of the candidate)<p><br></p><strong>Hours</strong><p><br></p>This is a full time position, 40 hours per week.<p><br></p><strong>Contract Type </strong><p><br></p>We are seeking a candidate to work on a consultancy agreement.<p><br></p><strong>Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</strong><p><br></p>ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect.<p><br></p>We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, carers, and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.<p><br></p><strong>The role</strong><p><br></p>The purpose of this role is to support Strong Cities’ engagement with cities and relevant partners across the MENA region. The successful candidate will be a core member of the MENA Regional Hub team, fostering strong and effective relationships with municipalities across the region. The role will have primary responsibility for stakeholder engagement in the Levant/Middle East, with a particular focus on expanding relationships and opportunities in Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon, although stakeholders in other countries in the region may need to be engaged on an ad hoc basis.<p><br></p><strong><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Strengthen and maintain effective long-term relationships with member cities</li><li>Identify, develop and deliver regional programming that responds to the needs of cities</li><li>Facilitate city peer-learning through the identification and exchange of best practices</li><li>Project management activities including reporting, monitoring and evaluation, procurement </li><li> Contribute to the identification of development opportunities and partnerships</li></ul><p><br></p><strong>To View a Full Job Description, Please Click Here.</strong><p><br></p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong><p><br></p>The ideal candidate will possess fluency (verbal and written) in Arabic and English, knowledge of counter-terrorism, preventing/countering violent extremism, rule of law, peacebuilding, conflict mitigation or international cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa region and experience in network building / working with or in national/local governments, civil society and/or international organisations.<p><br></p>Please review our job description for essential criteria, and keep in mind that no candidate will meet every requirement in the advert. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified, but you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.<p><br></p><strong>How To Apply</strong><p><br></p>Please submit your application by Friday 28th July 2023. ISD reserves the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to the advertised closing date.<p><br></p>If you have any further questions about this vacancy or want to speak to a member of our recruitment team, please contact vacancies@isdglobal.org.
