Field Supervisor

Job Title:Field Supervisor
Organisation:Right to Play (RTP)
Starting date :July 1 2013
Project Duration:3 years and a half 
Location:Gaza
Report to:Project Coordinator (PC)

Background:

Right to Play is a leading international humanitarian and developmental non-governmental organization  that uses the transformative power of Sport and Play to build essential skills in children’s life which drive social change in communities affected by war, poverty and disease and is currently implementing similar programs in Palestine. Right To Play is a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs.

Purpose :

RTP is looking for a Field Supervisor based in Gaza. The Supervisor is primarily responsible for conducting trainings and coordination of the project that RTP is implementing in Gaza under the guidance of the PC. This involves implementing and monitoring the project and its activities in order to achieve the set goals and objectives as effectively and efficiently as possible ensuring consistency with RTP’s strategy and commitments. The role includes providing trainings for leaders at Community Based Organizations based in Gaza.

Objective:
Conduct training, monitoring, reporting of projects within the decided framework / project plan.
Liaise with local institutions, sports volunteers, teachers and community coaches to support project implementation.
Tracking and follow up of numbers of leaders and partners.
Ensure submission of timely internal reports to the PC.
The provision of Right to Play trainings for leaders at community based organizations.
Raise awareness of the Sport and Play as a tool for development.

 Responsibilities

1-Responsible for the appropriate coordination, preparation,  planning, implementation of the projects in Gaza within the project work plan:

Carry out collection of  data and support PC in needs assessment, including baseline.
Participate in Right to Play staff training in order to transfer methodologies to the field and targeted areas.
Participate in developing annual activity plans.
Make monthly and quarterly work plans.
Collect information for documentation and lessons learned and share with PC and other staff related to this project.
Monitor project activities in Gaza are implemented in line with RTP’s policies and methodologies.
Monitor activities and practices are in line with RTP’s Child Protection policy.


2-Ensures submission of timely internal reports to the PC:
Submit activity reports based on agreed templates and frequency .
Provide data in order to compile narrative reports as per requirements.
Participate in project meetings as per requirements, mainly in Gaza and occasionally in West Bank.

3-Build and maintain good working relationship with stakeholders:
Liaise with relevant stakeholders, communities and (I)NGOs  in Gaza where necessary, including a clear understanding of  this project.
As per request from PC, attend coordination meetings in Gaza.
Support in organizing external visits to  Gaza.

Required Qualifications:

At least university BA degree in  a relevant field (such as social science, development studies, Physical education, or any related field).
Previous experience in working with  women, youth and children.
Commitment to a community-led process of development.
Ability to work under pressure.
Experience in advocacy and communication campaigns.
Solid team player, creative, motivated, and strong social and communicative skills for coaching of staff, networking and frequent internal and external contacts.
Ability to establish effective and working relations with local partners and communities.
Good planning and organizational skills.
Data collection and reporting skills.
Experience in working with or interacting with youth, children and young people, and a proven track record of upholding child safety practices.
Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.
Ability  to move between project sights in Gaza.
Driving licence is an asset.


To apply:
-Please send a CV (maximum 3 pages including three references contact details) and a one page cover letter by email to: [email protected]
Deadline for accepting applications is 18 May 2013;
Please state ‘Field Supervisor’ in the subject line.
 

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