Job Description
JOB TITLE:Programme Coordinator - Middle East and North
Africa
SALARY:£29,000 - £38,000
DURATION:Permanent full time
DATE AGREED:October 2016
Based in London (with travel)
JOB SUMMARY
Under the overall supervision of the Director of International Programmes, the primary
role of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)Programme Coordinator is to ensure the implementation of PEN’s strategic plan through the development and implementation of PEN’s programmesin the MENA region.
The MENAProgramme Coordinator will be expected to carry out programme development work in the region as whole, develop strategies to combat freedom of expression violations through research, campaigning andadvocacy to support writers at risk and strengthen PEN International’s impact and profile in the region.
The job will include supporting advocacy work at the national, regional and international levels (where appropriate) and developing and maintaining relations with PEN Centres and funders, including preparing narrative reports and ensuring delivery of project outputs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Center and network development and the implementation of current and future projects in the MENA region by:
•Providing support to individual Centresand any PEN networks as outlined in our Centre Development strategy; including the development of new Centres, project development and implementation, Centre training and capacity-building and literature programming.
•Maintaining strong relationships with Centres and other stakeholders in or working in and on the region;
•Supporting the work of Centres and providing feedback to relevant project managers;
•Promoting the wide dissemination of project outputs and publications;
•Working with PEN International’s standing Committees on issues relevant to the region, in collaboration with the Centres and Committees Coordinator.
Combating freedom of expression violations in the MENAregion based on robust research by:
•Monitoring freedom of expression developments in the region with a view to informing and identifying potential opportunities for advocacy and campaigning by PEN Centres, regional networks, PEN Committees and the elected leadership by coordinating relevant action with the appropriate structures
•Monitoring and verifying cases of persecuted writers in the region through conducting research, in close collaboration with the Writers at Risk Protection team;
•Devising and implementing advocacy strategies for individual persecuted writers in the region in close collaboration with the Writers at Risk Protection team;
•Drafting campaign actions and other appropriate advocacy materials to support individual persecuted writers;
•Participating in updating the case list of persecuted writers and coordinating its production with other regional programmecoordinators;
•Training, line-managing and reviewing the work of fellows/interns working for the case list
Advocacy and campaigning to strengthen PEN International’s impact and profile in the MENA region:
•Developing and implementing advocacy strategies on freedom of expression issues at the national and regional levels, and providing input into the development and implementation of advocacy strategies at the international level;
•Participation in PEN missions and advocacy-related travel relating to the region
•Developing briefing materialson the region for the PEN leadership as required.
•Representing PEN International, to relevant authorities, international organisations, the media and others working on the region as appropriate; and by attending meetings as requested.
Contribute to the effective work of the International and Regional Programme by:
•Contributing to the timely delivery of programme projects by contributing to work for which PEN International is directly responsible and through monitoring and evaluation;
•Contributing to identifying funding opportunities and developing project funding proposals (both narrative and financial) to grow PEN International’s work in the region, and ensure that reporting and evaluation requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner.
•Monitoring all budgetary expenditure of the Regional Programme according to PEN International’s financial procedures
•Participating actively in the overall development of the International and Regional Programme
•Providing cover for Programme colleagues as required
•Contributing to the administration of the International and Regional Programme as required
Contribute to PEN International’s work generally by:
•Participating in the development and implementation of PEN International campaigns, particularly in relation to issues relating to the region
•Facilitating cross-learning and collaboration within PEN International’s other
regional/thematic teams;
•Informing and supporting the development of cross-programme project funding proposals;
•Contributing to appropriate monitoring, documentation and evaluation of projects through quarterly reports ;
•Contributing to overall PEN International policy and strategies;
•Writing reports, briefings, action material and other PEN International outputs for all forms of media, for the region covered.
•Carrying out any necessary administrative tasks in relation to the post;
•Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the post that may reasonably be required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
•Minimum of three years’ experience in a related area of work, such as human rights or investigative journalism, including project development/management experience;
•Excellent knowledge of contemporary writers and literatures of the MENA region
•Experience of working with, or advocating before International and/or regional human rights bodies or institutions.
•Ability to develop, plan and conduct research, by gathering and verifying information from a wide variety of sources
•Ability to devise advocacy strategies based on research conducted
•Proven experience in programme/project design, planning and delivery including monitoring impact and accurate monitoring of budgets;
•Experience of working with local partners in the regionincluding at a distance
•Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team and to work in a flexible way
•Good organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
•Ability to work accurately under pressure, prioritise and adapt to meet deadlines and the needs of the team, and Secretariat;
•Proven ability to write clearly and persuasively, based on thorough research and analysis, in a range of formats and for different audiences
•Fluency both spoken and written in English and Arabic.
Desirable
•Awareness of the needs and challenges of a volunteer membership in a membership organisation
•Experience in developing fundraising project proposals.
•Knowledge of Persian, Turkish and/or Kurdish is highly desirable.
Values
•Willingness to uphold the values of the Charter of PEN International.
•Commitment to accountability, transparency and fairness.
•Sensitivity to the particular challenges faced by those discriminated against on grounds of identity, including gender and social and economic deprivation.
•Commitment to equal opportunities and cultural diversity and a willingness to apply this at work.
The post requires several weeks of travel each year.
Terms of Employment
1.Salary
£29,000 – £38,000 gross salary per annum, we would normally expect the successful candidate to start at the bottom of the salary scale. However PEN International may be willing to offer a salary above the starting salary, depending on skills and experience.- Position
Full time permanent contract, based in London.
- Hours
35 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday, flexible working hours will be considered.
- Benefits and holidays
Benefits 25 days holiday per annum, plus statutory holidays.
PEN International shall operate a statutory contributory pension scheme from April 2017.
4.Notice
One month during probationary period and three months thereafter
5.Probationary Period
Two months, subject to written confirmation
6.Contract of Employment
•The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.
Nothing in the above constitutes an offer of employment or forms any part of any contract of employment.
Recruitment process
•Candidates should submit their CV and covering letter which addresses all aspects of the Job Description and Person Specification, to or by post to PEN InternationalKoops Mill, 162-164 Abbey Street, London, SE1 2AN, UK.Kindly quote reference number MENAPC/PI/2016
•Applications must be submitted by 10:00 hours GMT on Monday 5th December2016.
•We shall aim to inform shortlisted candidates of the interview process including interview dates and times by9 December 2016; we shall aim to hold interviews on the week commencing 12 December 2016.
•Due to our limited resources we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates
PEN International is an equal opportunities employer
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