Project Officer

Diakonia was established in 1966. Today Diakonia considers itself part of global network of
people, organisations and churches working towards a world where people can live their life
in peace and dignity.
The base and board of Diakonia are five Swedish protestant churches. Together with members of the congregations, in particular the numerous Diakonia representatives active in the churches, Diakonia works in Sweden with popular education, mobilisation, campaigning, advocacy and fundraising.
Diakonia works for a fair and sustainable development characterised by respect for all human rights, democracy, gender equality, economic and social justice and peace and reconciliation. We believe that a strong and vigorous civil society is of fundamental importance for any development to be sustainable.
Our Regional Office for the Middle East is situated in Jerusalem; we work in Palestine, Egypt, Lebanon and Iraq.

Position: Project Officer
Placement: Jerusalem
Working Hours: Full Time
Period: 31 December 2011 (renewable)
Deadline for applications: 5 March 2011

Responsible to: Programme Manager-
International Humanitarian Law Programme

Responsibilities:
Main Responsibilities:
Render programme and administrative support to the International Humanitarian Law Programme.

Specific Responsibilities:
1-Plan, administrate and write minutes from meetings, seminars and visits.
2-Draft contracts, correspondence, reports and make necessary translations where needed
3-Responsible to file documents, this includes keeping correspondence, proposals and project
reports in order.
4-Follow up with partners on financial and narrative reports.
5-Review and summarize partners’ proposals, plans of action and reports.
6-Update Programme Manager on due payments for partners according to the various contract
agreements.
7-Manage and update (by uploading required documents) project database handling system.
8-Take care of all logistic arrangements for the various activities of the IHL programme including
assisting the Programme Manager and the Policy Director.
9-Disseminate IHL information material in coordination with Information/Liaison Officer.
10-Prepare claims for IHL activities and expenditures

Qualifications:
1-BA in Business administration, or any other relevant experience
2-At least 3 years relevant work experience such as administrative and project experience.
3-Prior experience in using project management system
4-Fluent in Arabic and English, Hebrew is an asset.
5-Proven writing skills in Arabic and English.
6-Good communication, presentation and organizational skills and ability to work in a team.
7-Knowledge of previous experience of working in a civil society organization.
8-Good computer skills.
Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including references should be submitted by email to Diakonia by 5 March 2011 at [email protected]