Director of Research and Planning

Job Title:Director of Research and Planning
Location:Jerusalem / Ramallah
Closing Date: October 29.2010
 

The Welfare Association (WA), a leading agency supporting Palestinian development and relief efforts, is seeking u dynamic leader and team builder with excellent conceptual, analytical and organizational skills for the position of Director of Research and Planning Dcpmtmcni (K&PD). Tlie R&PD reports to the Director (leneral. and serves on the WA senior management team.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Supervise the research atid planning of WA interventions in its geographic areas of operation. This entails:

1-Preparing regularly WA strategic and evaluation plans.
2-Monitoring the compliance with WA strategic plan.
3-Conducting research on community needs and assets to plan WA programs.
4-Conducting "customer" satisfaction studies lo reflect on community's perception of WA and its efliciency.
5-Collecting & disseminating success stories, documenting lessons learned and advising on needed development.
6-Conducting program evaluations and impact studies
7-Coordinating WA annual Awards of Excellence
8-Fulfill other Department development responsibilities as agreed with the Director General

Experience and Academic Qualifications :

1-PhD in relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the sectors of WA interest including: Education. Economic and Community Development. Health, Policy and Advocacy, Agriculture and Environment, and Emergency and Humanitarian Assistance.
2-A minimum of 10 years experience in Development, Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation with at least 5 years of supervisory management experience.
3-Excellent computer skills .
4-Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English and Arabic.
5-Ability and willingness to travel within WA's scope of operations and abroad.

To apply for this position: Applicants should send their CV. bio data and a cover letter that includes justification of interest in this post to the following email address: [email protected]

Welfare Association is an equal opportunity anployer. Women are encouraged lo apply.