Womens Rights Coordinator

The YWCA of Jerusalem is a Palestinian organization that works with women, youth and children, and supports and aspires to create women leadership especially among young women and girls, to realize their full rights and capabilities and to promote and advance their full participation in the decision making process in all aspects of life.
The YWCA of Jerusalem is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the post of:
 

Tasks and Responsibilities:
-To manage the women’s right project at the YWCA, including preparation of budgets, plans and reports.
-To come up with new creative ideas for new projects that aim at enhancing women’s rights and promoting women’s status in the Palestinian community
-To network with similar organizations working towards women’s cause .
-To represent the association in different forums
-To recruit and work with the membership of the association

Required Qualifications:
-B.A degree in gender, women’s development, social science, education, sociology, human rights, or any other related field.
-Good knowledge of the Jerusalem context, women’s forums and other organizations working with women.
-At least 5 years of experience in working on women’s projects, especially women’s rights or human rights projects.
-Excellent communication, writing and reporting skills.
-Good knowledge of English and Arabic (oral and written.)

-Those interested in this position who meet the above qualifications are invited to send their
CVs with a covering letter to: [email protected]
-Applications must be sent before Monday , 3rd of October .
-Only short listed candidates will be contacted .