Program Officer Part-time

Program Officer (Part-time)
The National Democratic Institute (NDI), with support from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), implemented a one-year program in 2013 to provide citizens and members of civil society organizations with the skills to engage local decision-makers and to advocate for issues of importance to their communities. NDI provided technical assistance to two local civic organizations in the West Bank as they conducted community needs assessments, identified priority issues within their municipalities, and formed committees which engaged with elected officials to address the communities needs. NDI is continuing the program and will assist the organizations to design and implement campaigns connecting citizens with elected representatives on the identified issues, as well as monitor municipal budgets and budget implementation. NDI will support the organizations through technical assistance and will most likely facilitate advocacy and municipal budgeting workshops.
NDI is seeking a PART-TIME program officer to work closely with the country lead and provide assistance to the local partner.
The position will be based in East Jerusalem with frequent travel to Jenin and Bethlehem and require.

Responsibilities:
-Provide technical support to local partners through phone calls, e-mails, and site visits
-Assist with office reporting requirements
-Provide workshop support
-Provide interpretation and translation for country lead

Qualifications:
-3-5 years relative experience in development programs working with local partners
-Understanding of development approaches
-Willingness to learn and open to new ideas
-Fluency in Arabic, English, and understanding of Hebrew
-Ability to freely work and travel in Israel and West Bank/Gaza
-Deep understanding of West Bank/Gaza political process
-Deep understanding of political situation and players in West Bank/Gaza

Interested candidates should send CVs and cover letters to [email protected] no later than Sunday19 April, 2014.
NDI will contact only those candidates who have been selected to move forward with the hiring process.
NDI will not respond to queries on a candidates status nor consider applicants not submitting documents to the above address.

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