Program Officer

MA’AN Development Center – Gaza
Job Vacancy -Senior Position
Program Officer

Working under the Program Manager supervision at our office in Gaza, MA’AN Development Center is looking for a Program Officer with a minimum 7 years of employment in the field of projects or programs management.

The Program Officer is the primary person responsible for program implementation.  The program officer plans activities to achieve the program objectives (often as contained in the log-frame) , executes activities, supervises program staff, monitors and reports progress of the program.  He or she takes the necessary actions to keep the project on target on a day-to-day basis.  The program officer is also responsible for managing the program budget and ensuring that the program achieves its objectives within the funds available and the project timeline.

Experience working within the NGO sector and a strong background in initiating and implementing programs. Highly organized, reliable attention to details and ability to work independently when needed. Good experience in Project Cycle Management including the development of project’s logical frame work and its components. Excellent communication skills and inter-personal skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and donors. ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize workload and multi-task. Mature work practices, highly motivated and demonstrate sound judgment. Integrity and strong identification with MAAN Core Values

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: -
-Able to realize the development trends, policy intervention and innovations in the program's areas of focus to enhance the effectiveness of program strategy.   
-Helping to plan and implement the different projects activities and supervise the staff in the field.
-Developing partnerships with other institutions to extend the impact of the program activities.
-Working with and managing all the program staff.
-Monitoring and tracking ongoing projects and initiatives, including evaluating and reporting to program people, partners and donors.
-Working closely with other programs at Ma’an and facilitating cross-program collaboration.
-Conducting site visits for pending and active projects.
-Review projects activities and provide critical analysis of projects strengths, weaknesses and risks.
     
Duration: One Year with possibility of extension

Candidates with experience in the following field are encouraged to apply for this position, Cover letter and curriculum vitae in English including the names and contact details for three reference, are to be submitted by email to
 

[email protected]

please ensure that you state the title of the post that you are applying for as subject of your email PROGRAM OFFICER.

Deadline for submission:  Must be delivered before 04:00 PM on Thursday 1st June  2017

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