Project Officer

Job Vacancy – Project Officer

Medical Aid for Palestinians

Medical Aid for Palestinians MAP-UK, works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is seeking a highly skilled staff to be hired and based at MAP’s Gaza office.
Location: Gaza based
Post: Full time
Duration: until 31 December 2016
Under the supervision of the Medical Training Programme Manager, the post-holder is responsible for range activities to support the organization and implementation of MAP’s medical training projects.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

-Under the direction of the Programme Manager, support the implementation of projects within the medical training programme portfolio
-Monitor, evaluate and report on the progress of the projects assigned, including financial reporting
-Coordinate preparation for missions of foreign health teams to the Gaza Strip with the 
MOH, hospital administrators and medical personnel at selected hospitals
-Regularly engage with MoH relevant departments/units and partners to follow up implemented actions
-Work with MOH departments and partners to identify and prepare success stories,videos, photos and case studies in line with MAP’s requirements
-Under supervision and oversight from the Training Programme Manager, arrange for field visits of visitors, missions, donor representatives, MAP members and others as required
-Establish and maintain strong relationships with key local actors, including, partners, MOH, local authorities and committees to facilitate and strengthen networks.
-Liaise with the Programme Assistant - Gaza and ProgrammeSupport Officer-oPt. on related logistics and access arrangements
-Participate in any emergency interventions when needed

Qualification and Experience:

-Bachelor degree, preferably in a health-related subject.
-A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an international NGO
-Preferable: experience of working with foreigners
-Excellent English, oral and written
-Strong skills with Microsoft Office programs (in particular with Word & Excel)
-Able to work independently as well as being a strong team player
-Diplomatic and sensitive to cross-cultural issues
-Open minded, self-controlled, self-learner and flexible
-Ability to manage budgets, understand financial accountability procedures, and logistics
-Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills
-Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
-Outstanding organisational skills
-Excellent report writing and documentation skills in Arabic and English language. 

 

Application procedure and deadline: Candidates should submit a CV and covering letter, naming two professional referees to
 

[email protected]

by 17:00 GMT on the 20th May 2016. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

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