Program Officer

Right To Play is a humanitarian non-governmental International Organization with offices based in Ramallah, Nablus, and Bethlehem. The organization delivers Sport for Development programs with the world’s most disadvantaged children and communities.
Projects are currently implemented in the West Bank. Right To Play is seeking to expand its work in the Gaza Strip and is looking for the following positions:

Based: Ramallah
Starting Date: 1st November 2009

The primary responsibilities includes:
-Ability to strategize, coordinate, follow up and monitor the program implementation,
-Follow up with staff (WB and Gaza) on project implementation ,
-Assist in creation of networks, communication with international/ local organization,
-Promotion of Sport for Development and Peace with local partners in the West Bank
-Undertake field visits, as needed, to support country office and regional strategic communications and mobilization of work
-Adherence to Project Plan/Action Plans
-Report writing

Qualifications needed:
-BA degree and Masters is preferable in a relevant field (development studies, education, management )
-Previous experience in Program Management
-Commitment to a community-led process of development
-At least 5 years experience working with NGO’s grassroots.
-Knowledge of training skills.
-Good networking skills and resourceful
-Effective report writing skills.
-Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
-Ability to work under pressure
-Solid team player, creative, and motivated.
-Ability to move between project sights.
-Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
-Driving licence is an asset.

 
Salary will be based upon qualifications and experience. Applicants should email a CV and cover letter outlining their interest in the position post to [email protected] . The deadline for sending the required documents is the 19th of October 2009.