Project Officer

Job Description

BACKGROUND

Alianza por la Solidaridad (Alianza) is a Spanish NGO existing since more than 30 years and present in the Middle East since 1993. Since 2009 it has developed a process of sectorial and geographical targeting for its interventions, which meant the prioritization of women’s rights and gender equality. Alianza por la Solidaridad (Alianza) in the Middle East works within three main lines of action:

Prevention and response for Gender Based Violence, individual and community approach.
Women´s economic empowerment.
Women´s participation and active citizenship.

Alianza maintains stable local partners with whom it works in a sustained manner and deepening not the relations and regular contacts through the office in the field, but a fluid communication and analysis of the changes caused by the protracted conflict-related crisis and humanitarian situation in Palestine. Engaging men is a key piece to achieve meaningful results in gender equality, therefore, since 2017 there is a progressive work on implementing a new masculinities approach with community members and with CBOs, partners and other key actors. Alianza works closely with its partners and support their work in a manner that represent Alianza and the partners values. Alianza has extensive experience and expertise on women´s rights and there is a high degree of knowledge about the environment and only relation with the population, civil society organizations, other humanitarian actors and local public entities. Alianza por la Solidaridad is member of Action Aid since June 2018.

Action Aid and Alianza share the idea that when people become aware that their future is in their hands and when they organize to challenge power structures and contribute to the betterment and changing of institutions, changes can succeed. These changes should take place on a global scale in order to generate maximum impact, and they should be rooted in the political values of solidarity and internationalism. In addition, for Action Aid and Alianza, Social justice, gender equality, and climate justice succeed through individual and collective actions that actively change inequitable and unjust power relationships, either hidden, visible, or invisible, from the home to local, national, and international spaces. The empowerment of people that live in poverty and marginalization, and of women and youth is a crucial part of creating these changes. Collective efforts and fights are stronger when they are bound together through solidarity, campaigns, and common causes between communities, organizations, and social movements and other allies to influence local and global institutions and public policy.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Alianza is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. We are also committed to preventing and responding to any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and child abuse and abuse of adults at-risk, whether carried out by staff/representatives or resulting from our work. Alianza expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Project Officer is responsible for the implementation of projects, where he/she will be responsible for supervising the implementation partners activities and coordinate Alianza’s activities.

Reporting Line: the project officer will work in coordination with the team and will report to the Area Manager.

Geographical and sectorial area of intervention:

West Bank. Women’s rights, Gender Based Violence, Humanitarian Action, Employability, Entrepreneurship.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The project officer is expected to engage on the following tasks:

Support and coordinate the implementation of the project:

General supervision, planning and development of projects:

Ensure a proper planning of the intervention with local partners in accordance with projects and donor’s regulations.

Be in the planning process with the partners (monthly)
Participating in developing action-plans for the projects.
kick-off meetings and project closing activities (feedback and accountability sessions).

Supervision, monitoring and follow-up of projects implementation according to the existing work plan
Organize and coordinate APS trainings and activities (dates, logistics, etc.), ensuring that APS activities are well-implemented and in line with the theme and outcomes of the project.
Ensuring timely and effective implementation of the activities.
Supporting partners in the implementation of activities when needed

Responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and consolidating the day-to-day running to ensure the smooth implementation of the project in the field.
Drafting ToR and leading selection processes of technical services when needed
Drafting contracts
Contributing to the risk assessment and risk mitigation of the project.
Facilitating the coordination among the APS project team.

Reporting:

Perform the technical and financial follow up and reporting of activities in accordance with donor regulations.

Engaging in the project management cycle and reporting against indicators.
SoV collection and check (each 3 months) (collecting, extracting data, scan, archiving, upload and insert them to the SharePoint), and ensure all documents are correctly translated (by the partners) in english.
Translate the SoV into Spanish (with an online translator)
Reporting collection and check (each 3 months) of the quarter reports and final reports of partners (both technical and financial).
Support the evaluations and other consultancy process
Collaborate with the admin and finances department
Be aware of donor regulations and explain to partners whenever needed.
Elaborate the reports of APS activities
Ensure that all relevant documents are always updated in the sharepoint.

Project proposals:

Support in the identification of new proposals and strategic opportunities in coordination with the representative and the area coordinator.
Support in development of new project proposals

Communication and Advocacy, Humanitarian Coordination and Representation of Alianza

Institutional representation when required
Maintain the Communications with target groups, partners and public institutions
Implement the internal Communications policies and tools

Security and Code of Conduct

Apply and adhere to the internal regulations in Alianza office in Palestine, including safety regulations.
Respect Alianza’s code of conduct for the office

IN ADDITION, HE/SHE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR OTHER TASKS THAT MAY BE ENTRUSTED TO HIM/HER BY THE DIRECT SUPERVISOR.

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

Required qualifications and experience:

An advanced degree in Development studies, Gender Studies, Social Work, Human Rights or another related field
Additional studies in gender and development, gender-based violence, women´s rights, Women´s economic empowerment
At least 3 years of experience in Gender and development projects in international NGOs, including technical and financial reporting in accordance with donor standards
Demonstrated experience in project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, in particular from a gender perspective and human rights approach.

Required skills and knowledge:

Familiar with working with European and International donors.
Skills in leading meetings, workshops and focus groups.
Familiar with results-based management, logical framework and monitoring and evaluation tools.
Strong affinity with and easily use various digital tools and new technologies.
Excellent analytical, communicational and writing skills.
Fluent in spoken and written English and Arabic.
Conflict sensitive approach
Availability to travel
Both Arabic/English working command is compulsory
Knowledge of Spanish is an asset
Process facilitation, negotiation, influencing skills
Proposal development and writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams
Ability to work independently

CONTRACT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

APS will provide a Labour Contract for 40 hours per week with a gross salary range of 5.800 NIS to 6.640 NIS), and the starting date ASAP. The exact salary will be defined according to the relevant experience for the function.

Place of work is Jerusalem office but travels to the West Bank and Gaza can be expected. Costs of trips to West Bank and Gaza are covered by Alianza according to the organization standards.

Estimated duration of the contract is until 31th December 2023, with 3 month probation period and great possibilities of extension.

Job Details

Job Title Project Officer

Deadline 25 - Feb - 2023

Location Jerusalem

Job Type Full time

Position Level Mid Career

Salary N/A

Degree Master's degree

Experience 3 Years

Category Social Science Other Business & Admin

Application Instructions

HOW TO APPLY

Only applicants who have the required qualities, experience, and skills will be considered. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Interested applicants must include:

A resume (in English)
A cover letter explaining their suitability for the position (in English).

Please submit your application by e- mail to [email protected] no later than Saturday, 25th of February 2023 at 11:59 PM local time in Palestine and include “Project Officer” in the subject line and cover letter. The organisation reserves the right to close the process earlier if a suitable person is found.

Applications received after this date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

WORKPLACE

She will be based in Alianza’s office in East Jerusalem.
She will be required to travel as much as necessary within Palestine for the proper performance of her duties.

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