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 European Commission                                                          Save The Children

 Humanitarian Aid                                                                                                                       

Two Job Vacancies 

Job Titles:
Field Coordinator / Social Worker
Field Coordinator/ Civil Engineer
Project: ECHO funded Cash for Work project
Location: South Office/ Halhoul
Contract: 11 months
Territories since 1973. Since starting its operation in west bank and Gaza Strip, SC has concentrated on enhancing Health, Educational, Psychosocial, Food security, and economic opportunities in order to achieve its mission, namely to create lasting, positive change in the lives of children. Save the Children’s ECHO funded Cash for Work project will be implemented from February 2009 until January, 1010. The project’s goal is to improve access to short term resources to support and protect household livelihood security for families, especially children living in deep poverty. The objective of the project is to generate short term employment for the poorest households. The project is being implemented in Gaza Strip and the Hebron Governorates. The engineer and the Social Worker are part of the project team works to ensure that the implementation of ECHO Emergency Employment Generation IV “Cash for Work Project” according to plans. The engineer and the Social worker works under the supervision of the project coordinator to implement the activities. S/he works closely with the implementing project partners and with other members of the Save the Children project team.
Requirements
1. Bachelor’s degree with three years of experience in Social Science, Community Development or related subjects for the Social Worker Post.
2. Bachelor’s degree with three years of experience in Civil Engineering for the Engineer post.
3. Knowledge of local organizations in Palestine and capacity to develop strong coordination relationships
4. Experience in Children, youth and adults -related programming and project coordination and implementation.
5. Strong monitoring and follow up skills
6. Demonstrated report writing skills if needed.
7. Strong communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
8. Very good communication and interpersonal skills
9. Good command of the English language (spoken and written)
10. Computer skills (all Microsoft Offices especially Excel )
11. Ability to travel between the West Bank and Jerusalem if needed.
12. Ability to work in a team and under pressure
13. Valid driving license is very essential.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and CV by February 24, 2009 and be addressed to the following with reference to the vacancy post title.
Attention: Human Resources
Post Title: Social Worker or Engineers Field Coordinator
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 02-2973635
Applications which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or are received after the closing date will not be entertained.
Applications from female candidates are especially welcome.

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