Programs Manager

Atlas Relief and Development International (ARDI) is an international development organization working to support and strengthen civil society in conflict zones by providing the knowledge, skills and resources for civilians to actively shape and participate in a peaceful and democratic future. ARDI specializes in supporting civilians affected by the conflict in Syria. The organization conducts programming within Syria, Turkey and Europe. ARDI focuses on a wide variety of development and social impact projects including women’s empowerment, capacity building and training, technical research, in-depth surveys, P/CVE, and the amplification of diverse and minority voices.

ARDI was founded in 2016 and works directly with major government donors and international organizational partners. ARDI is a small and growing organization, with ambition to expand our efforts to a growing range of locations in support of diverse populations impacted by conflict. We seek to expand our team with an experienced Program Manager who can help the organization maximize the productivity and execution of our small team.

ARDI is seeking a talented professional to support the design and implementation of diverse programmatic initiatives across our regions of operations, with emphasis on projects in Turkey and Syria.   The role is focused on three core components: People management, project management, and  office management/operations. We are looking for someone to grow the capacity of our current team, directly support our ongoing activities in the Middle East and Europe, expand and strengthen our network among local and international organizations, and provide leadership and oversight within our Istanbul-based office. 

The ideal candidate for this position is an excellent communicator with a strong ability for empathy and motivating others. They will be an excellent people manager with wide networks/ability to establish networks among host communities and refugee populations in the MENA region and Europe. They will have experience with designing and implementing programming, including all of the operational tasks that make a project successful - attention to detail is key. A successful candidate would be a strong self-starter  looking for challenges to solve in innovative and effective ways.  Excellent verbal and written communication is required. Experience and interest in managing and growing successful teams as well as the systems that keep them running smoothly, is essential. This position reports to the Director and will work closely with the Sr. Programs Manager to meet our objectives. 

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Programs Manager include, but are not limited to:

Team Management

• Establish and maintain a functional, well-supported, and innovative workplace environment among a diverse staff by guiding, counseling, and motivating employees.  
• Conduct weekly team meetings and daily one-on-one meetings to provide ongoing support and oversight to all staff members.
• Develop and implement tools, systems, and training processes to foster increased internal organization, strengthened quality of work, new skills and experiences among staff. 
• Oversee day-to-day workflow and ensure daily, weekly, and monthly targets are met in line with internal and project-specific targets and objectives.
• Support employees through the development of individual work plans. Conduct regular performance reviews for staff and develop plans to address underperformance. 
• Work with the Director and Sr. Programs Manager to create growth pathways for current staff and support the hiring process for new staff, as needed.

• Support the development of concept notes, proposals, MEL frameworks, and other components required during contracting phases in line with both solicited (NOFO, RFP) and unsolicited proposals.
• Support project implementation efforts, particularly around coordinating numerous staff workflows, competing project priorities, and the coordination of numerous staff members/partners to ensure project implementation targets and outcomes are met. 
• Support ARDI’s reporting obligations with donors. Including contributing to report writing, tracking milestones, financial oversight, and supporting the development of deliverables in coordination with local partners.
• Support the development of surveys, needs assessments, and data collection & analysis tools, and other templates and tools as required. 
• Support writing periodic atmospheric reports providing a situational or regional overview of recent events in areas ARDI is working.
• Support reporting requirements relevant to ARDI’s operational status in Turkey and Germany, including annual reports, capacity documents, and organizational overviews.
• Support the development of website and social media content in line with ongoing project and organizational initiatives.

• Develop controls, processes and procedures to promote consistency in programming, reporting, and communication. Includes supporting the development of training curricula, internal policies, and forms/templates. 

• Support the development and management of project budgets and monthly project expenditures in partnership with the Sr. Programs Manager and Finance Officer.
• Support the development of concept notes, proposals, MEL frameworks, and other components required during contracting phases in line with both solicited (NOFO, RFP) and unsolicited proposals.

• Represent ARDI at donor meetings, conferences, and other events. Including international travel to represent ARDI with donors and partners. 
• Expand and strengthen ARDI's Turkey-based network of MENA region (emphasis on Turkey and Syria) and European civil society organizations, activists, community leaders, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Expand and strengthen ARDI's international network of organizational donors, partners, and other relevant stakeholders.

• 3-5 years of experience in international development, humanitarian relief, emergency response or government. Preference to individuals who have managed successful teams and with previous experience in project management. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication. 
• Successful management and growth of diverse teams. Including motivation, work plans, project tracking, and developing pathways for employee growth. 
• Experience growing the capacity and scale of small/medium sized organizations to deliver high quality services. 
• Solid knowledge of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and gender integration concepts and practices.
• Ability to thrive in uncertainty and work with ambiguity. 
• Strong ability to collaborate as a part of a diverse multicultural team in Germany, Turkey, and Syria.
• Strong English language skill ( written and verbal) is required.
• Knowledge of Syria and the impacts of the conflict in the region/Europe, preferred.
• Knowledge of Turkish and Arabic languages (written and verbal), preferred but not required.

To apply for this position, please send your recent CV, cover letter, and writing sample (no more than 5 pages) to: info@atlasrdi.com

ARDI is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural work environment for all and are an equal opportunity employer with zero tolerance towards discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by international and federal laws, as well as those in our locations of operation.