Develop and implement the Civil Society Strategy and Action Plans to promote cohesion and engagement of ALF members and coordinators of the Civil Society National Networks and beyond
Maintain a constant and fluid communication and exchange with civil society entities involved in the ALF programming, particularly with ALF grass-root members and Heads.
Develop a thorough understanding of the situation of each ALF country and identify opportunities to promote collaborations and partnerships between members and coordinators and other relevant stakeholders
Identify and put into effect creative approaches and innovative methodologies with the view to optimise the ALF Secretariat and the Civil Society National Networks performances
Contribute to the fundraising strategy of the Foundation, conceptualizing and designing international development cooperation projects and coordinating the elaboration of concept notes and full proposals
Guarantee compliance with the targets, outputs and outcomes defined in the Action Grant Phase VI and coordinate the elaboration of the related narrative and financial reports and other formal documentation
Put in operation and supervise a quality control and MEAL system through Smart Sheet for all the programmes, calls and activities carried out by the Civil Society Unit and apply on a recurring basis the lessons learned and the best-case studies identified
Ensure close coordination with the other ALF Units fostering synergies and complementarities
Perform any other function related to the position of Civil Society Manager requested by the Executive Director
Requisites
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field related to the key above-detailed responsibilities
Minimum five years of work experience in international development cooperation projects
Minimum five years of work experience in regional project management
Minimum five years of work experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
Minimum five years of work experience in EU fundraising and international funding mechanisms
Excellent written and oral English skills
Assets
Skills in other Euro-Mediterranean languages
Leadership experience of at least five years of team management in a multicultural environment
Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop and implement strategic plans