Staff Openings: AMIDEAST
Representative, Qatar
Job Title: AMIDEAST Representative,
Qatar
Variable Part-Time
The incumbent provides leadership for AMIDEAST programs
in Qatar setting the direction for program sustainability
and growth; functions as AMIDEAST's representative
in Qatar fostering positive relationships with key
donors, partners, and clients; and oversees the delivery
of all AMIDEAST programs and services in Qatar to
ensure the consistent provision of quality service.
Description of Responsibilities:
- Directs all AMIDEAST activity in Qatar. Current
programs include testing projects and exchange programs.
- Leads recruitment/selection efforts for exchange
programs in Qatar, including YES, LBFP, Tomorrow's
Leaders, etc. Works collaboratively with Headquarters
staff; provides information for sponsor reports,
handles testing, travel logistics for participants
and pre-departure orientations. Oversees alumni
activities for returnees.
- Markets and sells AMIDEAST's products and services,
in particular, those related to testing and English
language learning. Arranges and supervises test
administrations.
- Keeps abreast of major developments and trends
in the education and training areas, including conferences
and exhibit opportunities, and reports them in a
timely fashion to Headquarters.
- Develops an annual plan and budget. Responsible
for the programmatic and financial monitoring of
plan and budget targets, and creation of contingency
options.
- Leads all development activities for AMIDEAST
in Qatar; maintains donor, client and other partner
relationships to position AMIDEAST for new opportunities.
In conjunction with Headquarters, develops proposals
for submission to potential funders/clients, as
required.
- Administers, coordinates, and monitors AMIDEAST
fiscal affairs in Qatar in accordance with prescribed
policies and procedures, including preparation of
budgets, and ensures timely and accurate financial
reporting to AMIDEAST Headquarters.
- Sets the direction for the sustainability of
existing business and develops new strategies and
opportunities for continued growth and stays alert
to new business opportunities.
- Represents AMIDEAST at conferences, meetings
and workshops.
- Handles other special duties, projects and responsibilities
from time-to-time.
- Remains current on changes within the industry
through publications and continuing education.
- Projects a qualified appearance and cooperative
attitude, maintains high ethical standards of confidentiality
in representing AMIDEAST to ensure professional
representation at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- BA/BS in relevant field of study
- 5-10 years of management experience, preferably
in the Middle East/North Africa
- Experience in marketing educational and professional
development training products
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of the U.S. higher education system
- Strong financial management skills
- Strong organizational, supervisory and interpersonal
skills
- Ability to balance sensitive political and cultural
issues and develop a broad base of working relationships
- Familiarity with office productivity tools, including
Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Preferred:
- Master's degree in relevant field.
- Work experience in Qatar.
- Arabic language skills.
Physical Requirements: This position
does not necessarily require any specific sitting/standing
or walking requirements, but it may, from time to
time, require the following:
- Ability to lift 10-20 pounds
- Requires computer responsibilities involving
extensive use of keyboard, mouse and monitor
- Requires travel
- Required to understand, speak and follow English
instructions
- On occasion, requires hours in excess of 8 per
day or 40 per week
UNDERSTANDING: This position description
is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the incumbent
will perform other reasonable business-related duties
as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other
managers when necessary. AMIDEAST reserves the right
to change duties and responsibilities as the need
arises. This position description does not constitute
a written or implied contract of employment.
TO APPLY: Please send cover letter
with salary history and where you saw this ad along
with resume to Human Resources, AMIDEAST, 1730 M Street,
N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20036; fax to 202-776-7090,
or e-mail to personnel@amideast.org
(please include position title in the e-mail subject
line). No phone calls please.
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