EED is looking for a Programme Assistant Coordinator to support its flexible democracy support work in the Southern Neighbourhood (Middle East and North Africa).

As a minimum, candidates must have a good working level of Arabic. Candidates should also have at least two years of proven full-time professional experience in civil society-related projects and programmes.

1. Main functions of the post:

• Supporting the implementation of a number of EED grants in the Middle East and North Africa in close coordination with relevant EED staff;

• Supporting the implementation of capacity building assistance, provision of platforms for grantees, networking amongst grantees and exchanges among the community of practice. Supporting the relevant Programme Staff in monitoring EED grantees, including assessment of narrative reports and communication with grantees;

• Assisting the preparation of reports and other documentation for submission to the relevant donor, with a specific focus on capturing, collecting and recording data, in particular for media grants

• Supporting assessments of applications and preparing recommendations for EED funding and providing guidance to EED applicants and grantees;

• Assisting in outreach activities and coaching of new potential EED grantees.

2. Duties and Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will work under the guidance of the relevant Programme Manager(s) and reports to the Director of Programmes and shall be responsible for (in addition to the above-mentioned):

• Drafting comprehensive narrative reports for EED’s donors and ensuring timely submission of such reports;

• Supporting development of programme related documents for the assigned countries

• Assisting the monitoring of the progress of initiatives supported by EED, including assessing narrative reports, collecting information on the initiative from other sources , in particular for media grants

• Supporting liaison with the grantees to provide assistance and advice regarding the activities carried out including advice on donor regulations;

• Assisting the assessment of incoming applications and communication with applicants during the review process, providing coaching when needed;

• Supporting liaison between the grantees and EED’s Communications team to ensure the visibility of the initiatives;

• Assisting Programme Managers in liaison with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.

• Carrying out on-site monitoring missions, as required;

• Performing other related tasks as required.