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The Arab Council for the Social Sciences (ACSS) is a regional, independent, non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening social science research and knowledge production in the Arab world.

The ACSS is recruiting for the following position (based in Beirut):

Program & Research Manager who will be responsible for:

• Developing, establishing and overseeing one or more programs of the ACSS;
• Coordinating with all stakeholders in relation to these programs.

Main Accountabilities:

• Plans, designs, implements, administers and evaluates assigned programs.
• Works closely with all the program/s stakeholders including grantees, consultants, selection committee members, and others.
• Prepares and administers program budgets, with administrative oversight.
• Coordinates with the Finance & Administration Manager on all legal, financial and administrative matters related to the programs.
• Monitors grantees’ progress, reviews their reports and prepares reports as needed by the ACSS management and/or the funders.
• Analyzes policies and procedures to improve program efficiency and effectiveness
• Develops programs to create community awareness of service availability.
• Assists the Director General in fundraising activities and preparation of proposals.

Educational Requirements:
PhD in Social Sciences or any of its disciplines

Knowledge, Technical Skills and Experience:

• At least 5 years management of similar activities;
• Experience with budgeting, and program planning and administration;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in Arabic and English. French is an asset.

Salary and benefits package are commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates are kindly requested to email a cover letter, CV and references to admin@theacss.org. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.