Social worker

The youth Development Department (YDD) since it’s establishment in June 2000 works on supporting and strengthening the Palestinian youth institutions in Jerusalem, and emphasizes the important role of youth for the development and future of the Jerusalem Governorate. YDD’s Mission is working to empower and develop the capacity and skills of the young Palestinian specially the Jerusalemite one and their families and youth organizations working with them to improve their lives according to their needs and the national plan for the youth in the highest level of quality.
The Youth Development Department “YDD “is seeking a visionary ,dynamic and motivated candidates to join its team in  implementing leading and managing the EU Funded Youth Healthy Development Program intends to develop a comprehensive intervention targeting adolescents and youth at risk of maladaptive behaviours offering them healthier and stimulating environment, providing recreational, sport and life skills activities that will build their self-confidence and direct them into positive behaviours. This will be addressed by envisaging a direct involvement and support of families and caregivers who will be educated on how to identify and deal with adolescents and youth at risk helping them to avoid dangerous behaviours, lead healthy and drug free lives and feel they can positively influence the development of their communities, while strengthening the capacities of youth serving institutions and organisations.
 

Social worker (Full Time) – Project overview : Ref : ( YDD - 9/2/13)

 
Duties:
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Preparing and designing questionnaires carry out field surveys community profiles.
-Helping in project identification, designing and planning campaigns , concept notes and project proposals
-Participating in projects pre and post monitoring and evaluation, indicators verification, and achieving the project’s objectives and goals.
-Reporting and bookkeeping for all related documents, surveys and data including usage of database system.
-Coordination and communication with local communities, authorities, counterparts, beneficiaries and stakeholders.
-Involvement in needs assessment, data collection, insertion and analysis.
 
Qualifications:
 
-At least 3 years work experience in similar positions. with NGOs.
-Proven experience with NGOs in social activities with high skills in communication and coordination.
-Knowledge of project monitoring and implementation.
-Minimum of Bachelor degree in social studies, development, public health or related fields.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines.
-Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
-High knowledge in MS office and other computer skills.
 
Interested and qualifying Candidates should send their CV and cover letter byemail to
 

[email protected]

No later than 28th of October 2013 Please indicate theposition you are applying for in the subject line of the email. Only shortlistedcandidates will be contacted.

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