work groups coordinator

The Palestinian Youth Union is an independent civil association working in the Palestinian territories in the field of community development, with a special focus on youth.

The Palestinian Youth Union (PYU) is implementing a new project titled: Empowering youth and young women through enhanced partnership between CSOs and Local Authorities in the OPT, under the call: Non State Actors and Local Authorities in Development Actions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, funded By the EU in partnership with COSPE for the period of 30 months starting from January 2014. The PYU is seeking to hire qualified and motivated employees for the following vacancies:

JOB TITLE: work group’s coordinator (two posts)
DUTY STATION: Project offices in Jerusalem and Salfeet, with extensive travelling to the field
REPORTS TO: The project coordinator
CONTRACT AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Full time job, 30 months contract, 40 working hours weekly

PURPOSE:
The work group coordinator will be responsible of the implementation of project activities in field, with direct supervision of the project coordinator, with special focus on CBOs and Local Authorities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
-University degree in a related field (Journalism, sociology, development are preferable)
-Two years of experience in youth empowerment orand media development
-Active in social work,
-Good English language and writing skills.
-Excellent knowledge of Palestinian social and political situation.
-Excellent knowledge of the Palestinian Civil Society and NGOs.
-High communication skills and experience in advocacy campaigns.

PERSONAL QUALITIES
-Innovative, flexible and proactive personality
-Hard worker and result-oriented
-Ability to handle work stress, time pressure and difficult situations efficiently
-Willing to travel in the field, spending extra working hours and working during weekends if necessary.

If you believe that you are qualified for any of the above mentioned jobs, please send your CV and a cover letter in English to [email protected] no later than December 28, 2013, stating
the job title in the email subject. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
PYU is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from qualified women.

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