Community Development Officer

World Vision is an international Christian humanitarian aid agency working with the most marginalized and poor communities of the world.
World Vision Jerusalem-West Bank-Gaza works in the Palestinian communities through long term impact areas called Area Development Programs (ADPs). Each ADP is established in one cluster of villages and focuses on various sectors in an integrated methodology that aims to achieve transformational development. Targeted sectors include education, agriculture, civil society, and economic development. World Vision Jerusalem-West Bank-Gaza is seeking a:

Community Development Officer - Ramallah

The successful candidate will:

Conduct needs assessment and design community development interventions
Organize and facilitate trainings and community awareness events that promote the principles of democracy and civil society
Mobilize groups and communities to work together on their common issues
Provide guidance and training to CBOs to build their capacity and sustainability
Write project reports and monitor budgets

Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor degree in social sciences, education, or related field. Advanced degree in community development, social sciences, or a related field preferred.
Minimum three years' experience in development work, preferably with an INGO
Excellent knowledge of development issues in Palestine
Demonstrated experience in designing community development interventions
Experience in conducting and facilitating training courses a definite asset
Effective skills in communication, fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English
Proficiency in MS Office
Ability to influence individuals and groups
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships
Ability to think clearly, deeply, and broadly
Receptive to feedback and committed to learning for growth and development
Valid driving license, willing to travel extensively to rural areas
Integrity and strong identification with World Vision Core Values

Note:
This is a re-advertisement. Applications submitted previously need not be re-sent.
Please send resume and cover letter to People & Culture Manager by 16 May 2013
Email: [email protected] (indicate the vacancy reference number: WVRA005 in the subject line)
We thank all applicants for their interest.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated in confidence. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.
 

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