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: Initiatives Director
: Initiatives Projects Department
Email To jobs@tabahfoundation.orgResponsibilities:
- Will vary depending on priorities, but will involve driving a wide range of initiatives. Examples include: Mahabba  Awards, Live in our Hearts, LitAarfu,…
- Conduct in-depth analyses to shape the department and set its goals and long term strategies
- Build department team and local teams for remote initiatives.
- Coordinate  with senior executives to define and drive key initiatives and impact on overall organization mission and goals.
- Set department annual objectives and action plan required to achieve its goals and Lead department team to execute them effectively
- Proactively identify and deliver on high value opportunities (e.g., operational processes, organizational structure, target segments, etc.)
- Support improvement opportunities, working closely with team members and other departments heads
- Develop presentations and progress reports for senior management
Requirements
- Proven track record in creating cultural and behavior change, marketing plans, and strategies.
- Over 14 years, or 12 years of post-MBA, experience (preferably in projects/event management)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build a team
- Able to lead multiple cross-functional teams in identifying and achieving high value opportunities and goals.
- Proactive and willing to work hard to deliver on project objectives
- Able to see the big picture and derive implications for the organization
- High degree of flexibility and productivity; initiative and creativity
Person Specification
Requirements |
Criteria |
Criteria |
Education |
E | A good undergraduate qualification or equivalent in Project Management or similar field |
Experience |
E |
12-14 years experience in a project based environment (preferably events management) |
D | At least 6 year experience in non-profit/voluntary sector |
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E |
Experience in communicating with all management levels, and internal and external stakeholders and suppliers |
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Abilities |
E | Excellent command of English and Arabic |
E | Knowledge of project management structures and principles | |
E | Excellent written and oral communication skills |
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E | Experience in planning & coordinating activities, events and project tasks and meetings | |
E |
Self starter | |
E |
Ability to work with limited supervision | |
E |
Ability to multi task in stressful environments | |
E | Proven ability to work to strict deadlines |
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E | Ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team | |
E |
Ability to take the initiative in the absence of the project manager | |
E | Excellent time and self time management skill |
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E | Good working knowledge of MS Office |
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E | Good working knowledge of MS Project |
Support Us
Through your support, you contribute towards enhancing awareness of Islamic issues and initiatives all over the world as well as the people supporting these issues and initiatives. In your commitment to do so, you inspire others to participate in the process of innovation and change.
