Project Director - Egypt
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Freedom House seeks a Director to be based in Cairo for its project to support a democratic transition in Egypt.
Position Summary: The Project Director will lead a Freedom House project to promote civic engagement, youth participation, new media, and human rights (including women's rights) in Egypt. S/he will be responsible for program development and implementation; providing technical assistance and training; financial management; staff supervision; oversight of office management; building and maintaining partnerships with Egyptian civil society and human rights organizations; public relations, and fundraising.
We offer great benefits including: • 100% employer-paid health, dental and vision Insurance, emergency evacuation • 100% employer-paid R&R leave for expatriates which includes cost of air travel to and from home of record for employee and dependents • Round the clock residential security provided and paid for by employer • Round trip air fare for employee and dependents to work location • Life Insurance, long term disability coverage & accidental death and dismemberment, • Housing allowance plus relocation allowance • Paid vacation leave, Paid holidays, • And much more……
Applications are due April 8, 2011. The position is contingent upon funding. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. If any candidate does not have all required information, he or she will not be considered. Candidates are also requested to state where they viewed the job advertisement in their applications.
Qualified and Interested applicants Please send a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax to (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR. Dept., referencing 2011-012 Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. EOE M/F/D/V
Qualification:
• 7-10 years experience with civil society and/or human rights • Experience providing technical assistance to local organizations in Arab countries • University degree required; graduate degree preferred. • Knowledge of democracy and human rights issues • Knowledge of US Government grant requirements and regulations • Fluency in English (oral and written) required • Arabic language skills strongly preferred • Strong track record in project and staff management • Demonstrated initiative
Freedom House seeks a Director to be based in Cairo for its project to support a democratic transition in Egypt.
Position Summary: The Project Director will lead a Freedom House project to promote civic engagement, youth participation, new media, and human rights (including women's rights) in Egypt. S/he will be responsible for program development and implementation; providing technical assistance and training; financial management; staff supervision; oversight of office management; building and maintaining partnerships with Egyptian civil society and human rights organizations; public relations, and fundraising.
We offer great benefits including: • 100% employer-paid health, dental and vision Insurance, emergency evacuation • 100% employer-paid R&R leave for expatriates which includes cost of air travel to and from home of record for employee and dependents • Round the clock residential security provided and paid for by employer • Round trip air fare for employee and dependents to work location • Life Insurance, long term disability coverage & accidental death and dismemberment, • Housing allowance plus relocation allowance • Paid vacation leave, Paid holidays, • And much more……
Applications are due April 8, 2011. The position is contingent upon funding. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. If any candidate does not have all required information, he or she will not be considered. Candidates are also requested to state where they viewed the job advertisement in their applications.
Qualified and Interested applicants Please send a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax to (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR. Dept., referencing 2011-012 Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. EOE M/F/D/V
Qualification:
• 7-10 years experience with civil society and/or human rights • Experience providing technical assistance to local organizations in Arab countries • University degree required; graduate degree preferred. • Knowledge of democracy and human rights issues • Knowledge of US Government grant requirements and regulations • Fluency in English (oral and written) required • Arabic language skills strongly preferred • Strong track record in project and staff management • Demonstrated initiative
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