Job Opportunity as a Program and Operations Director for Refugees in Jordan 2018
Applicant criteria
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) is seeking a Program and Operations Director to lead the legal team in the Amman, Jordan office. It is an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in refugee, human rights, and immigration/international law, and to be part of a growing agency that makes an impact on the lives of refugees. The Program and Operations Director will manage implementation and evaluation of the office’s intake, screening, and referral processes as well as represent IRAP before the United Nations, U.S. and foreign governments, and other relevant agencies. He/she will also supervise day-to-day operations of the office.
Responsibilities include:
[1] Personnel Management
[2] Program Management
[3] External Relations
[4] Operational Management
Qualifications:
[1] Bachelor of Arts required, Master of Arts or the Juris Doctor degree preferred
[2] Arabic fluency preferred
[3] Fluency in spoken and written English
[4] Personal or professional interest in the MENA region
[5] Knowledge of international refugee law and procedures preferred
[6] Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced and high-pressure work environment
[7] Highly organized and motivated, able to multi-task, manage a high volume workload, and have excellent time management skills
[8] Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working with diverse populations
[9] Strong program/technical skills, and planning, reporting skills
[10] Prior supervision experience
[11] Prior program management experience
[12] Prior financial management and accounting experience preferred
[13] Prior international nonprofit/NGO employment is a plus – especially in international humanitarian context
[14] A two-year commitment to the position is preferred
[15] Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Google Suite
Benefits:
IRAP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse applicants. It offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including health and retirement plans, a flexible work schedule, and vacation/sick leave.
About the International Refugee Assistance Project:
The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) organizes law students and lawyers to develop and enforce a set of legal and human rights for refugees and displaced persons. IRAP operates offices in New York, Jordan, and Lebanon, with legal services supplemented by a corps of pro bono lawyers from leading U.S. and international law firms, multi-national corporations, and law students at 29 universities in the United States and Canada.