Liaison Coordinator

The Applied Research Institute –Jerusalem (ARIJ) / Society

ARIJ is seeking to fill a full time position of Liaison Coordinator, to be based in Ramallah.
The post aims to contribute to convey ARIJ and project partners strategic objectives, particularly in
the areas of food security, livelihoods, olive sector improvement through the design, gender equity,
planning, management, analysis and reporting of assigned project areas.

Responsibilities:
-Travel to off-site locations as needed to perform job functions.
-Responsible for the technical activities of the project.
-Conduct field visit to the potential beneficiaries for the purpose of selection.
-Assist in the project’s procurement activities by preparing specifications for purchases.
-Conduct extension and technical advice for the project’s beneficiaries.
-Attend the project’s coordination, progress, status and planning meetings.
-Coordinate and follow up with all related beneficiaries, and producer cooperatives of the
project.
-Develop documentation and reporting mechanizes that fits with ARIJ and donors (Oxfam GB,
SDC and EU) procedures and systems.
-Contribute to identifying the needs of cooperatives and assist them to improve their performance.
-Follow up on the farmer’s commitment for the technical specifications of the production of olive
oil and mass production of organic olive oil.
-Distribute equipment to the beneficiaries and monitor the proper use for them.
-Reporting about all conducted activities of the project.
-Perform activities and tasks as required by the project leader.
-Participate in the project meetings, workshops and conferences.
-Carry out any tasks assigned to you by the Project coordinator.

Required qualifications:
-Holding a Bachelor degree in Plant Production and Protection.
-Three years of work experience, preferably with NGOs.
-Excellent knowledge of computer related applications and internet usage.
-Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic.
-Enjoy good experience in networking, partnership, lobbying and advocacy.
-Commitment to the work policies and readiness to respond to the project urgent needs.
-Valid driving license is required.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV’s along with a Covering Letter, indicating the
post title in the e-mail subject, by e-mail to [email protected] no later than Sunday, Feb 12th, 2012. Please
note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Gender equity will be taken into consideration during the selection process.