Program Development Specialist

Siren • Full-time • Beirut, Beirut • 2m ago

Our Opportunity<\/span><\/b>
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Siren is looking for a Program Development Specialist to join our team and help drive our regional and international growth.
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You are a curious, resourceful, and impact -driven professional who thrives in fast -moving environments. You can distill complex information into clear insights, adapt quickly to new subject areas, and take initiatives from concept to delivery with minimal guidance.
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Working closely with our Program Development Lead and senior leadership, you’ll contribute to shaping Siren’s program strategy and designing high -impact, data -informed projects. In return, we offer a collaborative, flexible, and purpose -driven environment where your work will help turn bold ideas into tangible change.
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You Will<\/b><\/span>
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Core Responsibilities: Research, Market Analysis, and Proposal Design Support<\/b>
<\/div>Produce concise research products analyzing our markets, donors, clients, and partners that help us to identify entry points for program development; research to be produced rapidly on an on -demand basis in preparation for consultations with potential clients, helping translate existing leads into successful project proposals.
<\/span><\/li>Produce more in -depth research in support of the development of concept notes and full proposals; research should demonstrate to potential clients our understanding of 1) their needs 2) the context and 3) how Siren’s unique offering responds to both.
<\/span><\/li>Under the creative direction of the Program Development Lead, produce concept notes / project pitches that concisely articulate our understanding of the client’s problem, our proposed solution, and why Siren is best positioned to help them solve it.
<\/span><\/li>Under the direction of the Proposal Development Lead, draft sections of full proposals using concise, clear language, as required, ensuring alignment with the overall project theory of change.
<\/span><\/li>When necessary, lead on the development of smaller -scale proposals, coordinating various Siren resources (finance, compliance, M&E, technical experts) to produce winning proposals.
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Additional Responsibilities<\/b>
<\/div>Support the Program Development Lead in all phases of developing new program opportunities, including planning networking engagements, developing client approach strategies, and driving a results -based culture.
<\/span><\/li>Assist in networking and maintaining client relationships, utilizing interpersonal skills and a focus on building connections and fostering long -term relationships.
<\/span><\/li>Implement internal processes related to program development, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a thorough approach.
<\/span><\/li>Contribute to strategy development and identification of new program opportunities, staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies and reflecting a forward -thinking and growth -oriented approach.
<\/span><\/li>Adhere to the highest ethical standards in all activities, displaying integrity and transparency.
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Requirements<\/h3>

To Be Successful in The Role You Will Need<\/span><\/b>
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Competencies<\/b>
<\/div>Go -getter attitude: The ability to take advantage of unforeseen opportunities, jumping on such opportunities and producing, in short order, the necessary products – pitches, research, and the like – that will allow Siren to convert those opportunities into projects.
<\/span><\/li>Results driven: The ability to set priorities against Siren’s objectives despite having imperfect information, and then execute against those priorities, with an unrelenting drive to deliver quality and, ultimately, results.
<\/span><\/li>Exceptional research skills that combine rigour and attention to detail with the ability to produce concise, clear, and relevant research that will drive executive decision -making.
<\/span><\/li>The confidence and capability to excel under pressure, work independently, and take a workstream from conception to completion; given a broad objective, you can translate it into tasks and then execute those tasks with little to no oversight.
<\/span><\/li>A structured, analytical, and systematic mindset with strong organizational and coordination abilities that allows you to develop credible concept notes, project pitches, and full project proposals.
<\/span><\/li>Strong English and Arabic writing ability, with the ability to write compelling, cogent, and concise proposals or pitches quickly with confidence.
<\/span><\/li>Interpersonal skills that allow you to manage relationships with donors, clients and partners.
<\/span><\/li>Strong ethical values.
<\/span><\/li>Experience or expertise in monitoring and evaluation is a plus.
<\/span><\/li>Good knowledge of the context of Lebanon and the MENA region is considered a plus.
<\/span><\/li>Knowledge of the technology sector is a plus.
<\/span><\/li>Knowledge of bilateral and multilateral donor processes for grants and tenders is a plus.
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Qualifications<\/b>
<\/div>A bachelor’s degree in business administration, international development, public policy, or equivalent.
<\/span><\/li>3+ years professional experience in business/program development in NGOs or private sector – a mix is considered a plus.
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Benefits<\/h3>

Siren is an equal opportunity employer. At Siren we value ethics, dedication, sustainability, safeguarding, respect, and inclusion.
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Are you interested in working with our dedicated team on impactful projects? We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Do apply!
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