Project Officer

Job Vacancy at Caritas Jerusalem: Project Officer

Caritas Jerusalem (CJ), a humanitarian and development organization representing the socio-pastoral services of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land, is currently seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Project Officer

Contract Period: 12 months with the possibility of extension(s)
Location: Beit Jala
Status: Full-time

Application Deadline: January 28th, 2024

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Implement, monitor, and lead the project’s activities per Caritas Jerusalem policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of annual and monthly plans together with the senior project coordinator and the head of the community development department.
• Ensure that the project’s activities are taking place on time and following the budget and work plan in line with Caritas Jerusalem's quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
• Facilitate field visits e.g. initiatives, awareness-raising sessions, training…etc in coordination with local partners and targeted communities.
• Ability to develop documents such as raising awareness materials, official communications letters, Terms of References, project proposals, questionnaires, RFPs, tenders, budgets, cash flows, MEAL plans, etc
• Ability to develop, guide, coach, and work with micro, small, and medium-sized entrepreneurship businesses in the agricultural sector.
• Ability to promote the creation of employment opportunities to increase businesses in Bethlehem governorate.
• Ability to coordinate and conduct meetings with local and national actors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ability to design, plan, and implement a social awareness campaign at local and national levels.
• Ability to organize activities to promote the agrotourism sector in Bethlehem Governorate.
• Ensure coordination with Chambre of Commerce to carry out employability and TVET training for young people together with the marketing and business coach specialist.
• Facilitate the process of carrying out internships for young people.
• Conducting participatory workshops to strengthen and promote spaces to identify market needs.
• To lead the steering committee and management committee of the project.
• Organizing cultural events and festivals in coordination with local councils, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ensure proper financial processes in all procurements related to the program are adhering to Caritas Jerusalem's financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper tracking of resource use and budget for the program’s activities.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to the field and ensure all forms of monitoring are documented in coordination with the MEAL officer.
• Ensure compliance with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning framework, risk management matrix, and donor guidelines.
• Ensure that narrative reports are submitted on time to the Senior project’s coordinator.

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Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, development studies, or any related field. 
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in project cycle management, ideally in the fields of agroecology, sustainable development, food security, education, and livelihoods, particularly with youth and women; crosscutting with advocacy and gender equality.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of programs/ activities  
• Experience working with partners, conducting participatory action planning, leading community engagement, and engaging other stakeholders strongly desired.
• Excellent English and Arabic.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in both English and Arabic languages. 
• Willingness to work in different Caritas Jerusalem premises.
• Self-motivation and multitasking are a must.
• Ability to work in complex environments with challenges.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
• Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with the ability to make a sound judgment.
• Valid driving license.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates with relevant education and experience are invited to submit their cover letter and CVs through our website.