Youth Program Officer

ActionAid is seeking a qualified person to fill the following position for its office in Hebron.

Position Name: Youth Program Officer.
Work Station: Hebron City.
Position Type: Full Time

Main Responsibilities:
-Develop and improve partnerships with local youth organizations.
-Manage and improve the Danish Volunteer and trainee program together with Action- Aid’s Youth Program Intern.
-Work with and assist the ActionAid West Bank Manager

Qualifications and Skills:
-A Bachelor Degree in any Social Science or Development Study.
-Solid background working as a volunteer
-Previous experience working with and/or setting up youth activities.
-Strong experience working with partners and communities in a participatory manner and, in particular, empowering them through shared decision-making processes.
-Commitment to accountability, transparency, learning
-Strong background supporting the professional development of local organizations and staff. Including provision of training, mentoring and coaching support.
-Experience monitoring and assessing programs.
-Ability to meet deadlines and work within a stressful environment.
-Demonstrated creativity, initiative, resourcefulness and integrity.
-Strong oral and written communication skills in both Arabic and English
-A high level of computer competency (excel, word, email, internet).
-A deep commitment to ActionAid’s vision, mission and values.
-Strong ability to work individually and as part of a team.
-Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic are essential.

For more information about the position contact Youth Program Officer, Jeppe T. Jacobsen.
A cover letter and CV should be emailed to Jeppe T. Jacobsen on:

no later than the midnight of 15th of May 2011.
Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.