Regional Programme Assistant

The main responsibilities of the position will include:
1. Business Development & Proposal Development
• Verify that new proposals reflect evidence-based needs assessments and donor compliance standards.
2. Knowledge Management, Learning & Cross-Country Synergies
• Establish and facilitate systematic learning mechanisms across MENA countries to share tools, methodologies, curricula, training modules, MEAL frameworks, and innovation pilots.
• Develop thematic knowledge libraries and regional repositories (via Sharepoint, DYNAMICS or shared platforms) to institutionalize learning and avoid duplication.
• Support in the promotion of peer-to-peer exchanges between countries (joint meetings, learning workshops).
3. DYNAMICS System Management, Data Governance & IT Coordination
• Oversee regional implementation and quality assurance of DYNAMICS, ensuring accurate and timely data entry across proposal, project and reporting modules.
• Conduct compliance checks to ensure projects meet internal archiving, documentation and donor requirements.
• Coordinate and provide training, capacity-building and coaching of DYNAMICS Officers and PMs on platform (DYNAMICS) usage.
• Liaise with the IT and HQ technical team to flag system issues.
4. Institutional Strengthening & Regional Alignment
• Support the creation and monitoring of regional dashboards on programme performance, tracking progress against strategic objectives.

• Master’s Degree.
• Excellent proficiency in English and French (both written and spoken).
• At least 3 years of experience as a Project Manager overseeing institutional donor-funded projects with budgets over one million euros, preferably in the MENA region, or experience in project proposal development roles at regional or headquarters offices of NGOs, or in comparable positions.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and proficiency in internet browsing and communication tools.

• Knowledge of Italian and/or Arabic.
• Previous work experience in the non-profit sector in the MENA region.
• Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, strong teamwork skills, and flexibility.

***References required for the last 5 years of work***
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