Institute for War & Peace Reporting is hiring an
Position: Organizational Development Lead
Location: IWPR – Beirut, Lebanon Office
Deadline for applications: 22 October 2023
About IWPR
The Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) is an international non-profit organisation founded in 1991, with charitable status in the US, UK and the Netherlands. We give voice to people at the frontlines of conflict, crisis and transition to help them drive change and build more stable, just and inclusive societies.
Drawing on three decades of experience in some of the world’s most challenging environments, we support media, civil society, democracy and governance, gender, and youth-focused projects in over 30 countries – promoting reliable information and responsible public debate and removing barriers to freedom of expression.
Etihad II is an intervention that aims to support 10 civil society organizations (CSOs) in 5 countries to uplift their performance by helping them develop internal structures that are more conducive to sustainable growth and compliant with international NGO standards of governance, financial management and strategic management. Etihad II will make available both expertise and financial support to it partners to achieve this goal.
The Role:
The Organizational Development lead will support 10 CSOs in the MENA region to be set on a trajectory of growth and maturity over the period of 20 months to fulfil their strategic potential. The ODL will work with the programme manager, experts and other team members to provide OD support to 10 civil society/human rights groups in the MENA region to improve their organizational performance by having the appropriate governance and management structures and mechanisms in place so they can comply with local regulations, international standards donor requirements and be placed on a trajectory of growth and maturity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General
OD Assessments and Development Plans:
OD Support and Mentorship to CSOs:
The ODL will provide ongoing support to partner CSOs to implement their individual development plans over an agreed timeframe. This will involve:
Material development:
Etihad II plans to produce a number of manuals that CSOs can potentially use in the long term on topics that will be agreed later on. The OD will lead on the drafting and production of these manuals/guides ensuring quality standards are met.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A Post graduate degree in Organizational Development, social studies, business, management or similar field or a combination of academic qualifications and professional experience;
Minimum of 10 Years of organizational development work experience in small to medium institutions to develop internal structures, policies and procedures or minimum of 10 years of non-profit work experience in leadership positions and involvement in OD work;
Experience and knowledge of the NGO landscape in the MENA region;
Experience in conducting organizational assessments and developing organizational development plans;
Experience in identifying, recruiting, managing and working with experts to develop training plans, mentorship plans and conduct various professional activities;
Experience in NGO governance including board development and leadership development;
Experience in leadership positions in non-profits in the MENA region as an executive, senior manager or board member or working with boards of directors to provide mentorship, coaching and strategic advice;
Experience as a mentor having extended such support to others during his/her/their career is a must for this position;
Ability to travel internationally several times over the course of the project;
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Principals only. No calls please. Only those who have been considered for an interview will be contacted.
IWPR is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, veteran status or pregnancy and maternity. IWPR will never ask for payment for recruitment.