Senior Community Development Manager

Description

Summary: Seeking a Senior Community Development Manager to lead large-scale community initiatives, oversee operational strategy, stakeholder engagement, and program performance, building sustainable solutions that strengthen communities. Highlights: 1. Collaborative and mission-driven workplace fostering teamwork and innovation 2. Direct involvement in strategic planning and organizational decision-making 3. Support for continuous professional development and leadership training **About the Role:** At SAAASSO Community and Social Development Organization, we believe sustainable community progress is built through strong leadership, impactful programs, and meaningful partnerships. We work with communities, educational institutions, humanitarian partners, and social development initiatives to create programs that improve access to support services, education, and long\-term development opportunities. We are looking for a Senior Community Development Manager who can lead large\-scale community initiatives while overseeing operational strategy, stakeholder engagement, and program performance management. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate development projects, and support initiatives that directly improve community outcomes and organizational impact. You are not simply managing programs; you are helping build sustainable solutions that strengthen communities and improve lives. **Why Work With Us?** **The Environment:** We provide a collaborative and mission\-driven workplace where teamwork, innovation, and community impact are encouraged across every level of the organization. **Leadership Influence:** You will have direct involvement in strategic planning, community engagement initiatives, and organizational decision\-making that shape long\-term social impact and operational success. **Community Focus:** We support educational outreach, humanitarian assistance, social services, and community development programs designed to create meaningful and sustainable positive change. **Growth:** We support continuous professional development through leadership workshops, nonprofit management training, and social development conferences that help our teams remain effective and innovative. **Key Responsibilities:** **Community Development Leadership:** Oversee daily community and social development operations including program coordination, outreach initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and operational performance monitoring. **Program Strategy:** Develop and implement strategies that improve program effectiveness, strengthen community partnerships, and support sustainable organizational growth. **Team Leadership:** Lead and mentor community coordinators, operational managers, outreach teams, and support personnel. Conduct performance reviews and support employee development initiatives. **Stakeholder Coordination:** Collaborate with executive leadership, nonprofit partners, educational institutions, government agencies, and community organizations to support operational goals and development initiatives. **Operational Planning:** Manage budgets, resource allocation, program timelines, and reporting systems to ensure successful project execution and organizational accountability. **Performance Monitoring:** Track operational KPIs, program outcomes, community engagement metrics, and service delivery performance while supporting continuous operational improvement. **Compliance and Governance:** Maintain compliance with organizational policies, funding requirements, operational standards, and governance procedures across all programs and activities. **What We Are Looking For:** **Experience:** 6\+ years of experience in community development, nonprofit operations, humanitarian services, or social program leadership, including at least 1\-2 years in a senior management role. **Leadership Skills:** Strong experience managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating large\-scale community initiatives, and maintaining high standards of operational performance and service delivery. **Industry Knowledge:** Deep understanding of community outreach strategies, nonprofit operations, stakeholder engagement, and social development program management. **Technical Skills:** Proficiency in operational reporting systems, project management platforms, CRM tools, and Microsoft Office applications. **Communication Skills:** Excellent English communication skills are required for stakeholder coordination, leadership reporting, and community engagement. Additional language skills are considered an advantage. **Mindset:** You are empathetic, organized, and solution\-oriented. You understand how to balance operational efficiency, community impact, and team leadership while supporting sustainable development initiatives in diverse environments. Pay: QAR14,500\.00 \- QAR19,000\.00 per month Work Location: In person