Project Officer

Job Title: Project Officer

Duty Station: Jerusalem

Type of Contract: Full-time position

Application Deadline: 24 March, 2021

Palestinian Vision (PalVision) is a democratic, youth-run non-profit organization, established in 1998 striving to mobilize and empower Palestinian youth to achieve their aspirations, preserve their collective Palestinian identity and initiate youth-led sustainable development through volunteerism, social activism, entrepreneurship, lobbying and advocacy, on a local, national, and international levels.

PalVision is seeking to hire a full-time Project Officer, who will be responsible for a selection of projects in Jerusalem in terms of implementation, M&E and reporting on results. The work will be office-based but will also require a great deal of field work to support follow-ups and tracking of progress. 

Summary of the Position:

Stationed in Jerusalem, the Project Officer will be reporting directly to the Projects manager. He/she will be responsible for a selection of projects in Jerusalem in terms of implementation, M&E and reporting on results. The work will be office-based but will also require a great deal of field work to support follow-ups and tracking of progress. 

SpecificDuties:

The Project Officer will be responsible for:

• Preparing action plans and procurement plans according PalVision’s relevant steering documents, including Procurement Guidelines, M&E Manual, etc. 
• Planning, coordination, and data collection. Thereby, ensuring that activity implementation (most notably field work) is going according to plan. 
• Ensuring that the identified objectives are pursued and achieved according to the project’s Log Frame and PalVision’s M&E Manual and standards. 
• Conducting systematic field visits to monitor activity progress and achieve the project’s objectives. 
• Developing and documenting all project documents and forms such as beneficiary targeting forms, MoUs with the beneficiaries, ToRs with service providers, and all other related documents. 
• Ensuring proper documentation of and reporting on the project activities and generated results to ensure timely sharing of information with relevant stakeholders. 
• Preparing technical/operational reports (progress, mid-term, annual, final narrative reports) in a timely manner. 
• Following up on the project expenditures to ensure appropriate spending according to the project budget and the financial plan. 
• Ensuring project’s compliance with PalVision’s and donor’s frameworks and regulations, and that all policies are being adhered to.
• Maintaining a strong rapport with strategic partner organizations and conduct regular field visits to sustain and fortify the partnerships.
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the direct supervisor.

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Required\ preferred qualifications: 

• Strong English language skills: speaking and writing.
• Relevant BA degree, with at least three years of experience in project management on fieldlevel, development sector or any other relevant field.
• Availability to work remotely. 
• Good understanding of HR procedures is required. 
• Good understanding of the logistical procedures and practices is required. 
• Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Holding Jerusalem driving license. 

Preferred characteristics:

• Adhere to PalVision’s mission and core values.
• Maintain positive teamwork attitude.
• Eager to learn and adapt.
• Proactive and innovative.
• Organized and detail oriented. 

Application:

• CV (including name and contact details of three references) (in English)
• One-page motivation/cover letter (in English)

Please submit the requested documents via Email to: [email protected] with email subject indicating the position you are applying for, no later than Thursday, 24th of March. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.