MENA Program Development Officer Eurasia Foundation Washington, DC, United States

MENA Program Development Officer

Eurasia Foundation (EF), a US-based international development organization promoting civic and economic participation, is accepting applications for a MENA Program Development Officer.

Position Summary

The MENA Program Development Officer is a key member of EF’s Program Development Department and is responsible for supporting EF’s expansion into the Middle East and North Africa region. The position will focus primarily on raising USG funds and will support the development of competitive proposals in EF’s core competency areas, including advocacy, citizen engagement and entrepreneurship.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify/track funding opportunities; conduct background research and analysis on new opportunities.
• Contribute to the design and conceptualization of new programs.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of new partnerships across the region.
• Draft key proposal components, including statement of need, program description, sustainability, monitoring and evaluation plans, and institutional capacity.
• Support cost proposal development efforts.
• Support formatting and packaging of proposals and ensure delivery of proposals in accordance with donor requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years ofproposal development experience, particularly for USG funding agencies.
• Previous experience in supporting civil society programs in the MENA region.
• Candidates must possess exceptional analytical, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Arabic required.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to resumes@eurasia.org with "MENA Program Development Officer" in the subject line.

Deadline: October 31, 2012