The Program Manager

shall, under the guidance of the Head of Office,

- independently manage projects for the regional Rule of Law Program Middle East & North Africa

- support and strengthen the Program's activities across the region.

Tasks and Duties:

The Project Manager

- plans and develops project activities of the regional Rule of Law Program Middle East & North Africa, and ensures

implementation in close consultation with partners

- monitors project progress, including financial reporting, reviewing reports and documents

- organizes and participates in official events, meetings, workshops, seminars, delegation visits and other events related to

the Programs area of activity and region

- provides professional advice to partners in cooperation with experts and stakeholders, and capacity building, peer-to-peer

learning and direct technical support

- drafts periodical articles, fact sheets and reports, updated the homepage of the Program

- gives support to all activities under the Programs by proposing and conducting relevant research and analysis

identifies new areas of engagement and programming across the region more widely through engaged discussions with key

stakeholders and national partners

- represents the KAS Rule of Law Program at events and through collaboration with partners and other organizations

- communicates with KAS partners, KAS Offices and KAS Headquarters in Germany and in the MENA region.

Your profile:

- a university degree, preferably in Law, Political Science, or Middle Eastern Studies

- 3-5 years of professional experience, including previous experience in project management and/or comparable responsibility in

a multi-national work environment

-strong analytical, organizational and writing skills

-wide interest in history, state institutions, and the political development in the region

-very good command of English, good knowledge of Arabic, French and/or German language would be an asset

-capability and willingness to work independently and travel

-proven team work record and IT skills.

We offer:

-collaboration in a dedicated and flexible international team

-The chance to contribute and help shape an international cooperation program in a field of current and growing significance

-a full-time contract according to Lebanese law

-a remuneration appropriate to the work assignment.

To apply, please submit and application, cover letter, resume and 2-3 references by

September 15 2017 to Dr. Anja Schoeller-Schletter,

E-mail to: info.Beirut@kas.de