Field Assistant

Part Time Field Assistant

The World Council of Churches’ (WCC) Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) is looking for two part time “Field Assistants”.

Position: Field Assistant – South WB
Contract: Part time service contract (27 hours/week)
Duration: 6 months
Duty Station: South West Bank
Deadline: March 24, 2013
Starting date: As soon as possible

Main Responsibilities:
-Monitor the situation on the ground & keep up-to-date with the general socio-political situation, and report significant developments to Jerusalem Coordination Office.
-Supervise structure and develop the work of EAPPI on the ground.
-Independently or with EAs, conduct rapid or in-depth needs assessment in areas of interest for EAPPI.
-Work closely with EAPPI teams, to define, design and implement new tasks in the field.
-In coordination with the Local Program Coordinator, advise EAs on security aspects
-Advise EAs on their interactions with local contacts and act as an interpreter to overcome language barriers.
-Act as a focal point to EAPPI’s local contacts in the area of responsibility
-Organize and participate actively in meetings with NGOs, village councils, local authorities, etc. and report appropriately. 
-Network and liaise on joint actions at the field level with local and International Organisations and CBOs active in the area of responsibility.
-Ensure that logistical needs of EAPPI’s teams in the field related to apartments, equipment (cameras, laptops,..etc) and transportation are fulfilled

Key Qualifications:
-University degree in social science or related field
-A minimum of three years work experience in the field and working with local communities
-Fluent command of spoken and written English and Arabic. Knowledge of Hebrew is a plus
-Strong knowledge of roads and communities in WB South and North with ability for daily travels
-Excellent computer skills mainly in the Microsoft applications
-Knowledge of the socio-political context in the West Bank
-Ability to work under pressure and around irregular hours
-Proactive and self motivated
-Possession of a valid driving licence and own a car

Interested and qualified individuals are requested to send their CV and cover letter to:
 

[email protected]

Please indicate the exact job title in the subject.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
To know more about EAPPI please visit our web site at: www.eappi.org

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