Program Manager

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker Organization which works with people from various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace and humanitarian service. AFSC’s work in Palestine dates back to the year 1949 when the AFSC offered support and help for Palestinians seeking refuge in Gaza after the 1948 war. Since 1950 AFSC has also conducted work in Israel. Today AFSC’s work for a just and lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis is based on the principle of equal rights, including self-determination; ending the Israeli military occupation of the 1967 Palestinian territories; and the recognition of the right of return of refugees. AFSC advocates for these principles in the US. In order to maintain its independence AFSC does not accept any US government funding for its work in the Middle East.

Job Title: Program Manager Palestine program

Main job purpose:

The primary focus of the Palestine program is to facilitate increased cohesion across Palestinian communities in different locations. Initially the program will work with selected Palestinian young adults aged 18-29 from the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel with the long term intention of extending the program to the shatat.This is part of AFSC’s strategic commitment to create opportunities for sustained dialogue and networking that bring together Palestinians across geographic and political boundaries and to build the capacity of Palestinian youth for policy and strategy development.

The post-holder will be based in the Regional Office in East Jerusalem, with the expectation that s/he will travel widely within the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel (if the necessary permissions are available).

Applicants should meet the following criteria:
Project Management:
Five years or more experience working with responsibility for design and delivery of projects preferably in civil society sector. Ability to think strategically and make analysis required for project development.

Financial Management:
Experience of developing and managing a budget; experience of external grant management

Partnership development:
Proven ability to negotiate and maintain relationships. Evidence of a facilitative style of leadership and ability to create an environment which encourages teamwork.

Donor relationships:
The entrepreneurial skills to assess interests of donors, identify common interests and think strategically. Proven ability to present work to donors and to win their support.Reliablility in monitoring and reporting on commitments.

Communication Skills:
Excellent fluent written and verbal Arabic and English communication skills. High ability to communicate sensitively and assertively with a wide range of   stakeholders.

Work with Youth:
Previous experience of work with young adults and knowledge of the Palestinian youth sector. (Desirable)

Networking skills:
Proven ability to network effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including media, government agencies, international and national non-governmental organizations and community based organizations, and to raise AFSC profile.

Please send a covering letter and cv to [email protected] by 4pm on Friday 26 April 2013.

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