The Executive Director will:
- Work closely with the Board to develop optimal strategies and approaches for both the
management and programmatic work of the Fund.
- Work closely with the Board to implement its decisions in the areas of grant-making, fund-raising,
outreach and institution?building in fulfillment of the Fund’s mission and in accordance with the bylaws
governing the AHRF.
- Exercise overall responsibility for management of the office. Streamline office systems and
procedures to ensure smooth, effective and accountable functioning of administrative and financial
processes. Supervise staff in the most effective manner to achieve the aims of the AHRF.
- Develop AHRF operational activities in coordination with the Board to support its mandate of being
a resource to the human rights community in the region, to donors, and to the community of
philanthropic organizations and foundations.
- Draft and propose to the Board creative and effective grant-making strategies, including the use of
consultative mechanisms to identify funding directions, recommendations for grants, and
responsible supervision of grantmaking and reporting.
- Create in coordination with the Program Officer streamlined and effective grantmaking processes
from first receipt of applications to preparation of recommendations for grants. Propose changes to
the Board for discussion and approval.
- Support the Program Officer in supervising AHRF grants portfolio and grantee reporting, including
due diligence and follow?up activities.
- Develop and initiate fund-raising and outreach strategies in coordination with Fund-raising and
Communications Officer in order to fulfill the Fund’s mission.
- Work with consultants and the Board to develop and implement effective communications
strategies and tools to reach the Fund’s human rights constituencies, potential donors, the media
and the public at large.
- Represent the AHRF in regional and international meetings, and build strong cooperative
relationships with like?minded organizations around the world.
- Develop and propose to the Board evaluation methodologies and measures of accountability,
transparency and effectiveness for the Fund and grant recipients, and oversee their
implementation.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Graduate degree in international affairs, human rights, international development, or a related
field.
- Demonstrated experience in human rights and good knowledge of the region’s human rights issues
and communities. A good understanding of human rights at the international level.
- A minimum of eight years of experience in civil society work.
- Excellent knowledge of the economic, political, social and cultural conditions in the Arab region.
- Commitment to teamwork and consensual team building.
- Good experience working effectively with a Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
- Successful fund-raising with institutional and individual donors in an international environment.
- Experience in grant-making and project evaluation.
- Demonstrated administration and management experience, including managing significant
budgets.
- Good experience in recruiting and developing talented and diverse staff.
- Ability to work confidently and comfortably with a variety of communities, including non?profits
organizations, foundation representatives, major donors, business leaders, the media, and
representatives of international agencies.
- Sensitivity to the needs and capacities of fledgling organizations working in adverse environments.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Native Arabic and excellent English skills (reading, writing, and correspondence). French is
preferred.
Send CV and cover letter to jobs@ahrfund.org, with “Executive Director Position” in the subject heading.
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