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Programme Manager , Amsterdam

SPARK is a growing, young, dynamic development NGO with 100 staff members in offices in Amsterdam, Belgrade, Bujumbura, Gaziantep, Juba, Kigali, Monrovia, Mitrovica, Pristina, Sana, Segou, Benghazi and Ramallah. SPARK develops higher education and entrepreneurship, so that young ambitious people are empowered to lead their post-conflict society into prosperity.
SPARK is achieving its mission by organizing business plan competitions, business skills training, SME coaching & mentoring, business incubation, SME financing, intensive higher vocational summer courses, curriculum development and quality assurance at universities and higher vocational education institutions.
In view of possible upcoming available funding, SPARK is looking for candidates for the position of:
Programme Manager Amsterdam
Main Tasks and Responsibilities: • Programme management & coordination, supervising and coaching programme staff involved; • Programme planning, monitoring, evaluation & reporting; • Financial program management; • Quality management of programme activities; • Training and coaching of programme partners (entrepreneurs) and SPARK (field) staff on relevant topics related to project management and business development; • Program development, acquisition and fundraising.
Requirements and Skills: • Relevant MA/MSc degree; • Minimum of 10 years programme management & coordination experience, including programme planning, monitoring, evaluation & reporting; • Experienced in working with organizations and institutions in the public and private sector as well as with civil society organizations; • Experience working on private sector development projects or in the private sector; • Knowledge of value chain approach and/or returning migrant entrepreneurs is an asset • Proven ability to realize quick impact in a fragile state/ emergency environment; • Proven programme development and acquisition track record a distinct advantage; • Experience as a trainer is a strong asset; • Political and cultural sensitivity; • Good communication and social skill, diplomatic skills and the ability to (net)work in multicultural settings; • Good verbal and written language skills in English, knowledge of either French or Arabic; • Flexibility to travel frequently; • Competencies: problem solving, result oriented, flexible and entrepreneurial; • Work permit for the Netherlands.
SPARK Offers: • International and dynamic working experience; • Training opportunities; • Remuneration depends on experience.
How to apply:
To apply, email your CV and letter of motivation in English to vacancy[at]spark-online.org with Reference: Programme Manager Amsterdam
For further information about the vacancy, contact Karen Blanken at tel. +31 (0)20 7530277.