Field Officer

COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale - is an international Non-Governmental Organization operating in oPt since 2002. For the implementation of the humanitarian aid project funded by ECHO, COOPI is looking for professionals with relevant social and field background based in Gaza Strip for the position

The Field Officer (National) shall work under the direct supervision of the international Project staff. The position is a short-term assignment with immediate starting date.

Responsibilities:
-Accomplish all the duties according to schedule and deadlines foreseen by the project and set by the Area Coordinator;
-Visit daily all the spots in the villages/towns of implementation and supervise beneficiaries attendance on the activities spots;
-Collect all the beneficiaries’ documents (copy of ID, certificates…)
-Check that all the collected beneficiaries’ documents comply with the compulsory criteria set out in the project related to the selection of the beneficiaries (working age, number of dependents, others)
-Interview in the spot each single beneficiary and  fill the related beneficiary assessment form;
-Check the congruity of information between the beneficiary forms and the municipality forms;
-Carry out the home inspection visits under Area Coordinator directions;
-Cooperate with the municipalities and to assist them in all the administrative issues;
-When requested, under the supervision of Engineers check the proper use of the construction material in the spots;
-Strictly collaborate with the administrative assistant in order to crosscheck all the forms and  collect the possible missing documents or signatures form the Municipalities; 
-Daily update the Area Coordinator about the situation of the ongoing activities;
-Submit a report to the Area Coordinator following his direction;
-Inform the international staff about each problem might occur, and to try to find together a solution, for the efficiency of the project and for the safety of all the staff members;
-Ready and flexible to the needs of the organization. When required by the international staff, to carry on other activities corresponding to your physical and intellectual aptitudes.

Requirements
-University Degree in Social Science
-Minimum of 3 years field working experience in similar positions and/or in similar sectors; previous experience with  an international humanitarian NGO is an advantage; strong analytical skills are an assets;
-Strong supervisory skills and abilities, ability to give general direction to staff, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
-Demonstrated capacity of teamwork and of coordination with the relevant actors
-Excellent inter-personal and writing communication skills;
-Fluency in written and spoken English;
-High knowledge of computer language;
-Driving license

Submission of applications
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter in English to COOPI Office in Gaza or by e-mail to [email protected] . Candidates already engaged in other assignments and unable to fill the position immediately are discouraged to apply.
The deadline for applying is Thursday September 15th 2011.
Only short-listed candidates with strong adherence to the requirements will be contacted