Hub Director-MENA

Habitat for Humanity

Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the MENA Hub s strategy & operational set-up responding to regional stressors, opportunities and Habitat s value-add

Lead, inspire and support the MENA Hub team to execute Habitat s common vision and collectively contribute to the MENA strategy.

Direct management and oversight of all programs in the region.

Responsible for the annual planning and budgeting in the MENA Hub countries.

Manage the implementation of the country program strategies (Hub model) and reporting of measurable outputs across MENA.

Oversee the program development and management in MENA Hub countries and ensure implementation of projects in accordance with HFHI standards and procedures. This includes identification of communities and development partners and owning and managing these relationships.

Oversee the MENA Hub team, including technical (SMEs), business operational representatives (Fin and HR) and the Country Reps in Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt and additional countries within the broader region as needed.

Provide technical assistance to in-country project teams as needed Champion resource development efforts, both regional and country specific, through monitoring existing development plans, introducing new funding ideas, supporting the identification, qualification and approach of potential donors and actively contributing with fundraising pitches/prepositioning and proposal writing.

Foster accountability through monitoring and reviewing targeted program operations.

Provide HFHI and other internal stakeholders with various reports that may be required from time to time.

Participate in assigned global program initiatives and projects and ensure that there is a close working relationship with relevant departments in EME and with HFHI staff in other offices.

Represent HFHI s business development interests at relevant meetings, events, and within development partner-specific peer networks.

In consultation with the legal department of EME Area Office and through direct management of individual Country representatives, ensure the a) full local statutory compliance (legal, tax, financial reporting, labour etc.), b) compliance with HFHI policies, procedures and standards c) compliance with donors requirements.

Implement effective internal controls across the MENA Hub while improving processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to deliver effective and efficient operations, monitoring adherence to rules, regulations, and procedures.

Identify and escalate potential organizational risks at Hub level.

Identify and report potential safeguarding issues at Hub level.

Support the development and implementation of a communications strategy to promote the organization programs and brand in the region

With the support of HFHI Advocacy Unit, oversee the development and implementation of a MENA advocacy strategy to promote policies and systems that advance access to affordable housing locally.

Brand positioning / pre-positioning: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, developing strong relationships with government authorities, donors, UN system, partners, researchers, and other relevant stakeholders.

Representing the organization in meetings with sector stakeholders and donor visits Contribute to development of partnership models and promotion of HFHI programs and achievements