Economic Development Lead

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 is seeking:

Economic Development Lead

The successful candidate will:
-Lead the process of developing the national level strategic economic development programming
-Provide technical support to zonal managers and relevant staff in the area of economic development programming , monitoring, evaluation reporting and grants acquisition
-Develop technical models in cooperation with relevant partners and stakeholders
-Provide technical supervision to related staff
-Submit semi-annual and annual reports to reflect the impact of ED programs at the national level
-Lead the capacity building of teams in technical economic development models
-Represent WV in local and regional related workshops

Qualifications/Requirements
-Bachelor degree in Economics, Public policy, Humanitarian Aid/Development, Social Work, Education, Management or other related fied. Masters degree preffered
-At least 5 years’ experience in managing economic development programs and working in Humanitarian and development agencies
-Strong Economic Development knowledge
-Demonstrated experience in program and project design, implementation, monitoring , evaluation, reporting is required
-Ability to work as a team member in an interdisciplinary environment and contribute to this in capacity building
-Excellent communication skills (English & Arabic)
-An energetic, analytical, flexible and self-starting approach
-Organizational and self-management skills
-Problem solving and interpersonal skill
-Thorough knowledge of MS Office, knowledge of Lotus Notes is preferred
-Ability to demonstrate strong collaborative team and networking skills
-Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly
-Commitment to achieving quality results and service
-Valid driving license
-Integrity and strong identification with WV Core Values

Please send resume and cover letter to People & Culture Director to: Email:

[email protected]

by 12 June 2014 (indicate the vacancy reference number: WVJRS034 in subject line)
We thank all applicants for their interest, but regret that 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 employee staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.

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