Junior Project Officer

Working efficiently, effectively and in a spirit of partnership, we support people and societies in developing, transition and industrialized countries in shaping their own futures and improving living conditions. This is what the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is all about. As a federally owned enterprise, we support the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We are also engaged in international education work around the globe.

GIZ has been commissioned by the German Government to implement the programme

“Facilitating Social Participation of Palestinian Refugees (FASPAR)”
In order to support the Programme Team at Ramallah - Al Masyoun office, we are looking for a

 Junior Project Officer (Full-time100%)

Responsibilities and tasks include but are not limited to:
-Support of programme team with new and on-going projects in the West Bank and at regional level;
-Support of the programme monitoring system, e.g. the weekly risk monitoring and monthly DNH monitoring reports for the West Bank;
-Assist with the PR & communication work of the programme;
-Undertake field visits e.g. to the refugee camps, both independently and accompanied by the programme manager and/or project advisor;
-Assist the programmes´ (online) data management for the West Bank and regional level;
-Organise and take part in meetings, workshops and trainings as required by the programme team;
-Perform tasks which demand the mastery of a specific subject area, acting on own initiative and responsibility, anticipating possible difficulties, and developing solutions;
-Manage daily office work;
-Maintain communications and good relations with colleagues and programme team;
-Assist in any other related task.

Required qualifications:
-University degree BA in political science, peace and conflict studies, international relations or related fields.
-Initial experience (internship or similar) in this area.
-Arabic native speaker and fluent in English. German is a definite plus.
-Excellent computer and communication skills.
-Ability to work under stressful conditions, self-initiator, flexible and able to work with people of different backgrounds, service oriented, friendly personality, well organised and motivated.

Assignment: Starting as soon as possible. 12 months contract.
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer, and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

A complete application must be submitted in English to the following address:

[email protected]

which includes the attached  Applicant information Form, the CV and cover letter, no later than 27th March 2016.

Kindly state in the email subject “Junior Project Officer”. Any deficiency in the application will NOT be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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