Job Function: International
Department: Middle East & North Africa
Location: Algeria

Resident Director: Algeria

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks to hire a Resident Director in Algeria to oversee its programs designed to assist diverse actors from political parties, government, and civil society to build an inclusive, transparent, and accountable political system that is responsive to the needs of all Algerians. NDI's work in Algeria has a cross-cutting focus on empowering and giving political voice to historically marginalized populations such as women, youth, and people with disabilities.

The Resident Director in Algeria reports to NDI's Washington DC-based Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa. This position is based in Algiers, Algeria and would require occasional travel elsewhere within the country. Please note that this is a non-accompanied posting at present, with potential for modification as feasible given resource and security considerations.

Responsibilities:
Manage, implement, and provide overall leadership and vision for NDI's Algeria programs with thesupport of resident national staff, short-term consultants and trainers,and in coordination with NDI staff in Washington, DC, with a particular day-to-dayemphasis on managing activities to enhance the capacities of civil society organizations
Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with and serve as a resource for political party representatives, elected officials, women political leaders, civil society leaders, and other relevantpolitical actors across the political spectrum and at all levels of seniority
Design and conduct training workshops and one-on-one consultations with targetedprogram beneficiaries, including individuals and organizations, as needed
Serve as principal liaison between NDI and international donor representatives in-country, Algerian and US government officials, the diplomatic community and media as needed
Design and adapt programmatic activities based on the dynamics of political developments and in responseto needs articulated by local partners and program beneficiaries; monitor programs to determine that programmatic goals are achieved and that operational and reporting requirements are adhered to
Oversee and mentor NDI national staff to effectivelyimplement programs for long-term sustainability
Ensure the drafting and timely submission of program activity reports and monitoring and evaluation data, and provide periodic updateson relevant political developments
Develop and/or maintain financial management systems
Ensure adherence to NDI-DC and Algerian legal, financial and human resource policiesand procedures, as well as adherence to donor regulations, ensuring the integrity of allfinancial transactions
Provide oversight and review of activity budgets and monthly financial reconciliation to Washington
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Political Science, PublicAdministration, International Relations, or a related subject
Minimum fourteen (14) years substantive professional experience primarily in a political or civic engagementfield, with experience working to bolster civil society involvement in politicalprocesses and/or international development experience preferred
Experience in program management, with experience implementing US government-funded programs preferred
Proven capacity to meet program goals while managing financial, administrative, andsecurity responsibilities
Proven ability to effectively communicate skills and experiences to others as a mentor, trainerand/or adviser
Demonstrated ability to conduct and apply sophisticated political analysis toprogrammatic activities
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior political and civic leaders as well asmembers of the donor and diplomatic community
Demonstrated experience in proactively navigating and ensuring compliance with hostcountry legal and reporting requirements
Excellent managerial, interpersonal, and networking skills, as well as the ability toestablish and maintain professional political relationships
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership capacity and ability to work as a member of a team
Proficiency in French and/or Arabic strongly preferred, oral and written English skills required
International work experience desired, especially in challenging and sensitive transitional politicalenvironments
Experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) stronglydesired
Comments:

NDI welcomes and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. As such, our commitment is to promote equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and NDI employees. NDI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at NDI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified individuals who have limitations due to pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or medical related condition.

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