Economic Empowerment Coordinator

The Economic and Social Development Centre of Palestine (ESDC) is an independent Palestinian non-profit civil society organi- zation, ESDC seeks an experienced and committed professional for the post of a Women Economic Empowerment Coordinator to work SDC project implemented by Oxfam in Partnership with ESDC. Post holder will operate from the Programme management unit in Ramallah, which managed by Oxfam.

Duration: Two Years & renewable.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

-Support and advice the team in the development, implementation and monitoring and management of Gender Equality component within the overall programme.

-Assist the project/programme managers assessing and identifying gender knowledge needs and gaps in the programme;
-Develop and execute an overall strategic action plan for gender mainstreaming in consultation with relevant stakeholders;
-Provide recommendations for gender integration and the inclusion of women in the implementation of programme.
-Assist with respect to gender issues, the Monitoring and Evaluation team, in monitoring results.
-Represent at developmental forums and liaise with gender focal points in other institutions for events where information on gender may be required to leverage programmes.
-Co-ordinate training activities and develop a suite of tools for training on gender mainstreaming / gender sensitization based on identified need of stakeholders
-Support the research leading to gender equality programs, campaign and policy change.
-Support and follow up women’s cooperatives and groups and advocate for gender initiatives with various stakeholders from government and CSOs
-Visit projects, monitor the team activities and work- plans; draw attention to successes and challenges faced in the programme.
-Organize workshops and network meetings for partners and ensure timely and effective arrangements, prepare minutes and its distribution.
-Initiate and undertake documentation drawing from the program experience and wider gender debates.
-Monitor implementation of project activities and interventions related to women empowerment, Gender and report on its in accordance with project indicators and outcomes
-Assist on other task as requested by the Project Manager.
-Develop ,diagnose and analyze the value chain of olive products and define potential role of women through the value chain.
-Develop the needed tools for gender involvement and its progress.

Required Background, Experiences & Skills:
-Education to a degree level in gender and developmental studies, social sciences or related discipline
-At least five years experience working on gender issues within the agricultural sector and in the international development sector, including consultancy
-Previous experience working in value chain development
-Strong analytical ability to design, implement and evaluate gender mainstreaming interventions
-An understanding and sensitivity to poverty, gender and diversity issues
-Good organizational awareness.
-Excellent oral and written communication and writing skills in English and Arabic.
-Knowledge and skills in computer usage
-Reporting, facilitating and documentation skills in Arabic and English languages
-Effective member of team and role model; demonstrates creativity in seeking better ways to do things and shares with team,and promotes high standards.
-Takes responsibility for own work and delegated project/processes (including some leadership).
-Anticipates problems and regularly provides solutions.
-Willingness and fitness to travel for sustained periods of time.
-Valid driver license.

Interested applicants should include:
a-A resume with three references.
b-A cover letter explaining their suitability for the position.
Please submit your application by e- mail to

[email protected]

no later than Monday 01/6/2015 and include the job title in your email subject and cover letter. Applications received after this date or that do not meet the qualifications above will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

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