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:
 

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 four years' experience in development work, preferably with an INGO
-Excellent knowledge of development issues in palestine
-Demonstrated experience in dessigning community development interventions
-Experience in conducting and facilitating training courses a definite asset
-Fluency in spoken and written Arabic, working knowledge of English
-Effective skills in communication of information and ideas
-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
-Proficiency in MS Office
-Willing to travel extensively to rural areas
-Integrity and strong identification with World Vision Core Values

Please send resume and cover letter to HR & Administration Manager by 26 March 2011
Email: [email protected] (indicate the vacancy reference number: WVNA001 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.