Near East Foundation is hiring an
Title: Infrastructure Financing Director
Reports to: Project Director
Location: Amman, Jordan
Travel: 10%
Relocation: None
Position contingent on Funding. Anticipated award date: March 31, 2023.
The Near East Foundation (NEF) is seeking candidates for an Infrastructure Financing Director to be based in Amman, Jordan. For over 100 years, NEF has worked to build more sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive communities in the Middle East and Africa through education, governance, and economic development initiatives. Working through a network of country offices and local partners, NEF currently operates in ten countries with Headquarters in the USA, UK, and Belgium. Its programs are organized around three themes: Inclusive Economic Development, Climate-resilient Development, and Stabilization and Peacebuilding.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Infrastructure Financing Director is a key member of the Near East Foundation team in Amman, Jordan. The Infrastructure Financing Director has the responsibility to oversee all infrastructure financing services for the delivery of essential water, sanitation, and solid waste management services in Syria. Financing may be delivered through grants or loans. The Infrastructure Financing Director will be responsible for (a) overseeing Amman-based technical specialists as well as administrative staff and field team inside Syria; (b) remotely managing the implementation of the activities;(c) attend relevant working groups as required; and (d) support the Project Director as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Infrastructure Financing Director is responsible for all financing modalities during the project and contribute to the selection and verification of financing recipients. The Infrastructure Financing Director will support the Technical Assistance Director to deliver technical assistance to financed recipients.
The Infrastructure Financing Director has the following specific responsibilities:
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful Infrastructure Financing Director must be a self-directed individual with the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Position Criteria:
NEF will accept a rolling application until the position is filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before Friday, February 3, 2023
To apply:
Please apply by submitting the following documents:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at www.neareast.org.
The Near East Foundation promotes Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and NEF employees.