Program Officer

World Vision is an international Christian humanitarian aid agency working with the most marginalized and poor communities of the world.

World Vision Jerusalem-West Bank-Gaza is seeking a:

The successful candidates will:
Assist in establishing and maturing partnerships with churches, faith based organizations, civil society and possibly governmental bodies.
Participate in planning, formulating and updating relevant Design Document for the Palestinian
Church Engagement Initiative (PCEI).
Collate information and write quality progress reports and ensure timely submission to support offices and donors.
Visit projects regularly for monitoring and evaluation and provide professional advice to partners.
Perform other duties as instructed by the Church Relations Coordinator and/or the Public Engagement Manager as needed

Qualifications and Requirements:
-Bachelor degree in Christian theology, development studies or relevant subjects
-Minimum 3 years’ related experience with churches, NGOs or donor organizations
-Minimum 3 years’ experience in: project coordination, trainings, monitoring budgets, management,
project design, monitoring & evaluation
-Good experience in Project Cycle Management including the development of project’s logical
frame work and its components
-Experience in writing reports and quality proposals
-Ability to conduct assessment surveys, evaluations and writing relevant reports
-Ability to participate in set strategic plans
-Excellent writing skills in English and Arabic
-Proficiency in MS Office
-Committed to achieving quality results and service
-Effective skills in communication of information and ideas
-Ability to influence individuals and groups
-Ability to think clearly, deeply, and broadly
-Proven experience in building collaborative relationships
-Valid driver’s license for travel between Jerusalem and the West Bank
-Integrity and strong identification with World Vision Core Values
-Position is based in Jerusalem

Please send resume and cover letter to HR & Administration Manager no later than
8 May 2011 to Email: [email protected]

Please indicate the vacancy announcement number: WVJRS006 in the subject line
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated in confidence. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.