- Management. Support the senior director in managing the team's operations and finance responsibilities including for initiative directors, senior fellows, associate and assistant directors, and program assistants and interns and assist in staff recruitment when required.
- Development. Working with the Council leadership and Office of External Relations, continue to build the program's funding base by sustaining current financial support and pursuing additional support from corporations, government agencies, international organizations, foundations, and stakeholders.
- Outreach/Communications. Represent the Atlantic Council externally with the Administration, Congress, the diplomatic community and foreign governments, donors, media, etc., as well as at public and private events, international conferences, etc.
- Financial Management. Serve as a reliable and faithful steward of program and Council funds. Oversee expenses and revenues, management of budgets, and anticipated fundraising, and ensure program solvency.
- A minimum of 7 years relevant work experience and/or other relevant areas within government service, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, and/or academia.
- Demonstrated experience managing teams of 12 or more staff including recruitment and retention.
- Excellent people skills; must be able to inspire and manage fellows, staff, and interns, contractors, and work collaboratively with colleagues, senior Council staff, and external officials and partners.
- Exceptional writing and communication skills.
- Demonstrated track record in budget and financial management, forecasting, and planning.
- Excellent organizational, project, and general management skills.
- Master's degree in a relevant field is highly desired.
- Regional language skills desired.
- Prefer familiarity with the political, social, and economic dynamics in the Middle East and North Africa and US policy towards the region.
-
Middle East Programs
4 days ago
Atlantic Council Of The U S Inc Washington, United StatesYoung Global Professionals are an integral part of the **Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East Programs**. Our work on the Middle East focuses on two broad themes: building peace and security and unlocking the region's largely untapped human potential. The breadth of our work on this ...
-
Middle East Security Program Researcher
3 days ago
Institute for the Study of War Washington, United States**Middle East Security Program Researcher - Institute for the Study of War** · The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is seeking a Middle East Researcher who will report to the Director of Research. · **About ISW**: · As the world continues to witness the devastating impact of ...
-
Atlantic Council Washington, United StatesThe Atlantic Council seeks a motivated, talented, and creative editor and writer. This post is responsible for leading the production and editing of all short-form editorial products produced by the Atlantic Council's Middle East Programs (MEP) for its flagship MENASource and Ira ...
-
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Washington DC, United StatesJob Type · Full-time Description About the ELCA The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 3 million members in more than 8,700 worshipping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Isla ...
-
Research Assistant, Middle East
6 days ago
United States Institute of Peace Washington, United States**Who We Are** · Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people's shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security - it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigati ...
-
Media Relations Associate
3 days ago
The Washington Institute Washington, United States**Media Relations Associate** · The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, one of the world's leading research organizations devoted to the Middle East, is seeking a media relations associate to manage our successful outreach program to the news media. The Institute was quote ...
-
Program Officer, Africa
1 week ago
IRI Washington DC Washington, United States**Job Summary**: · Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day to day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI's foundational building blocks include: · **Excellence**: · - We believe in quality results ...
-
Atlantic Council Washington, United StatesThe Deputy Director for Operations will report to the Senior Director of the Rafik Hariri Center and Middle East Programs and work across the entirety of our portfolio, including about 30 staff and 10 workstreams, leading personnel and financial management, as well as budgeting a ...
-
Professional Development Manager
1 day ago
Wisnik Career Enterprises Washington, United StatesFor the DC Office of a Global Law Firm · Responsibilities include: · - Provide confidential, individualized professional development coaching to associates to help with goal setting, professional challenges, and general brainstorming; lead group coaching meetings with new associa ...
-
RTI International Washington, United StatesOverview · **RTI International (RTI)** is both a global research institute and a leading international development organization. We combine these powerful capabilities with those of our partners to co-create smart, shared solutions for a more prosperous, equitable, and resilient ...
-
RTI International Washington, United StatesOverview: · **RTI International (RTI)** is both a global research institute and a leading international development organization. We combine these powerful capabilities with those of our partners to co-create smart, shared solutions for a more prosperous, equitable, and resilient ...
-
Program Associate, Africa
1 week ago
IRI Washington DC Washington, United StatesEvery employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day to day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI's foundational building blocks include: · **Excellence**: · - We believe in quality results delivered by inves ...
-
AmeriCorps Washington, United States**Member Duties**: The Refugee Community Support TMA AmeriCorps VISTA will focus on creating sustainable programs within Homes Not Borders that will promote opportunities for economic empowerment and volunteer recruitment that will help the families we serve better integrate into ...
-
Project Assistant
1 week ago
Equal Access International Washington, United States**Project Assistant ( Temporary position)** · Equal Access International (EAI) - a non-governmental organization (NGO) headquartered in Washington, D.C. - partners with communities around the world to co-create sustainable solutions utilizing community engagement and participator ...
-
Global China Hub
4 days ago
Atlantic Council Washington, United StatesYoung Global Professionals joining the Global China Hub will help leverage the Atlantic Council's values, extensive global network, and capacity for integrating insights and information across all our programs and centers to create a cross-cutting capability to better understand ...
-
Contractor Program Security Officer
1 week ago
Sabre Systems Inc. Washington, United States Freelance**Responsibilities**: · The Sabre is seeking a Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) to join our team in Washington, D.C. (South East). This indivudual will function as the Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) for a Navy Program located at JBAB in SE Washington, D.C. T ...
-
Office Director
1 week ago
U.S. Department of State Washington, United StatesOverview · Open & closing dates · 04/10/2024 to 04/30/2024 · Salary · $147,649 - $221,900 per year · Pay scale & grade · ES 00 · Location · **1 vacancy in the following location**: · Washington, DC · Remote job · No · Telework eligible · Yes—Per Agency Policy, up to 20% · Travel ...
-
Exhibition Project Specialist
6 days ago
National Museum of Asian Art Washington, United States**Description**: · **OPEN DATE: May 13, 2024** · **POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund** · **APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite** · **SCHEDULE: Full Time** · **DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC** · **Position sensitivity and risk**:Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk · **Open to All Qualified Applicants** · ...
-
Program Assistant
1 week ago
Chenega Corporation Washington, United StatesOverview: · Come join a company that strives for _Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance_ **Chenega Enterprise Systems & Solutions, LLC,** a **Chenega Professional Services**' company, is looking for a **Program Assistant** to support the US Agency for International Dev ...
-
Assistant Coach 2-men's Basketball
6 days ago
Georgetown University Washington, United StatesLocated in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals i ...
Deputy Director, Operations and Finance, Middle East Programs - Washington, United States - Atlantic Council
Description
The Deputy Director for Operations will report to the Senior Director of the Rafik Hariri Center and Middle East Programs and work across the entirety of our portfolio, including about 30 staff and 10 workstreams, leading personnel and financial management, as well as budgeting and reporting.
This role will help oversee the recruitment, retention, and mentorship of senior and operational team members; serve as a thought partner to the Senior Director and senior staff on human resources, operations and finance for initiatives; provide project management input and leadership, and interface and cultivate relationships with the Center's donors and partners.
The Deputy Director will play an important role in people management, supporting staff in their professional growth, integration into the team, and overall career goals.
The Deputy Director will communicate staff needs to the Senior Director and communicate and ensure implementation of policies set by the leadership team.
The Deputy Director will be responsible for overseeing the programmatic and financial reporting to the center's diverse multi-million-dollar donor base, shepherding the Center's annual budget and strategy process, and ensuring the Center's donors are appropriately stewarded by initiative directors and senior fellows.
The Deputy Director will lead the development of an effective project management approach and system to guide the execution and delivery of project work, including by providing front-end direction on project goals/objectives; empowering the talented cadre of project managers to succeed on all project work; and delivering outstanding results on all projects.
The Deputy Director will also represent the Center and the Center Senior Director in various internal and external settings and serve in a deputy/acting role for matters related to operations and finance when the senior director is unavailable.
The Deputy Director will oversee the Center's communications team to ensure effective and strategic communication of the Center's work to relevant audiences.
This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters on a hybrid schedule. Pay is commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers starting at $93,000. Applications submitted by May 3, 2024 will be prioritized for consideration.
Job Responsibilities
The Deputy Director will be specifically responsible for:
Deputy Director, Operations and Finance, Middle East Programs professionals in Washington, D.C.
-
Satsuki Weissleder
Administration Professional