COUNTRY DIRECTORAMMAN, JORDAN
AMIDEAST is seeking a Country Director in Jordan. Department: Field Operations; Primary Supervisor: Vice President, Field Operations; Salary Range: Commensurate with skills and experience; Starting date: September 2011. The Country Director will serve as AMIDEAST's senior representative in Jordan, fostering positive relationships with key clients, partners, and donors; and overseeing the delivery of all AMIDEAST programs and services in Jordan to ensure consistency, quality, and a focus on client requirements. The incumbent will be responsible for managing all aspects of operations for AMIDEAST in Jordan, sustaining the existing program portfolio, and setting the direction for the expansion of programs and services. The incumbent must be an assertive self-starter who possesses strong entrepreneurial skills. Overall responsibilities for this position entail managing office operations and finances, recruiting and training staff, and developing a diverse portfolio of programs and services which include standardized testing services for students and professionals, scholarship and exchange program services for a variety of sponsors, study abroad programs for students from U.S. universities, and professional training services, including professional and management skills and English language training and test preparation services. AMIDEAST/Jordan has its main office located in Amman, and a secondary office located in Aqaba. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific responsibilities of this Country Director position include, but are not limited to, the following: Coordinates all AMIDEAST activity in the field office and supervises staff and a core team of teachers and trainers supporting programs in Jordan. Sets the direction for the sustainability of existing core lines of business and develops new strategies and opportunities for continued growth throughout the country. Develops an annual plan and budget inclusive of new business development strategies. Responsible for the programmatic and financial monitoring of plan and budget targets, and the creation of contingency options. Administers, coordinates and monitors the office's fiscal affairs in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures, including preparation of budgets, and ensures timely and accurate financial reporting to AMIDEAST Headquarters. Functions include overseeing operating capital, capital, and contract budgets; cash management; foreign exchange; monthly accounting; procurement; and contract management. Directs the continued development of AMIDEAST human resources including setting strategies for hiring, staff development, promotion, salary and job classification structures, formal staff training and orientation, and performance management. Creates a learning culture within AMIDEAST and acts as a mentor for on-the-job growth. Develops and coordinates personnel policies and procedures in conjunction with the Human Resources Director at Headquarters. Ensures compliance with host country laws dealing with financial and human resource matters. Leads all development activities for AMIDEAST in the Jordan field office. Maintains client, partner, and donor relationships to position AMIDEAST for new opportunities. In conjunction with Headquarters, develops proposals for submission to potential sponsors and clients, as required. Manages the marketing of all AMIDEAST's products and services, and develops new project ideas. Oversees the creation of all marketing literature in compliance with AMIDEAST branding policies. Identifies business opportunities in the corporate, governmental, and educational sectors throughout Jordan. Oversees the preparation and submission to Headquarters of required reports including the complication of accurate statistics for field office activities. Reports on educational, training, and economic developments in Jordan. Ensures that security and risk management policies and procedures are in place at field office facilities. Participates in public relations and outreach activities, and in identifying funding sources for program initiatives. Represents AMIDEAST through active membership in professional business and education associations, and at conferences, meetings, and workshops. Remains current on changes within the education and training industries through publications and continuing education. Projects a qualified appearance and cooperative attitude, and maintains high ethical standards of confidentiality in representing AMIDEAST to ensure professional representation at all times. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: BA/BS in relevant field. 7- 10 years of management experience preferably in the Middle East/ North Africa. Strong business development skills and experience in marketing educational and professional development training programs and services. Demonstrated financial management skills. Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of US higher education system. Work experience in the MENA region. Project design, proposal development, and budgeting experience. Strong organizational, supervisory and interpersonal skills. Ability to balance sensitive political and cultural issues and to develop a broad base of working relationships. Proficiency with MS Office productivity tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Preferred: Master's degree in relevant field. Arabic language skills. Understanding: This job 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 executives when necessary. AMIDEAST reserves the right to change duties and responsibilities as needed. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. TO APPLY: Please visit our website, http://forms.amideast.org/forms/ats_client/, and submit a cover letter and resume with your application. No phone calls, please.
