Gender Project Officer

Job Opportunity in Oxfam

Oxfam GB in the occupied Palestinian territory & Israel is working towards a just & peaceful resolution to the devastating conflict that continues to deprive people of their basic rights.
We welcome applications from people who have the required experience and skills. The right attitude to Oxfam’s ways of working and a real passion for being part of our diverse workforce is required.

Gender Project Officer- BASED IN RAMALLAH
Fixed – term contract Up to November 30th, 2014 (with possible extension)

We are looking for a person to work with the Oxfam team and Partners in the West Bank to promote gender equity in the olive oil sector

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Support and advice partners in the development, implementation and monitoring and management of Gender Equality program.
-Visit projects, monitor partners’ activities and work- plans; draw attention to successes and challenges faced in the programme in regards to gender mainstreaming.
-Organize gender related 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.
-Analysis and communication of some complex information at a simple level to a wide audience to promote and influence
-Monitor implementation of the Gender Equity Response Plan and report on its in accordance with project indicators and outcomes

SELECTED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
-Education to a degree level in gender studies, social sciences or related discipline.
-An understanding of and experience of working in the development sector
-An understanding and sensitivity to poverty, gender and diversity issues
-Good organisational awareness.
-Effective member of team and role model; demonstrates creativity in seeking better ways to do things and shares with team, and promotes high standards.
-Excellent oral and written communication and writing skills in English and Arabic.
-Knowledge and skills in computer usage

To find out more and apply, go to www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs quoting ref: INT 0506
Closing date: 31st  of May 2014

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