An International NGO / Project Officer

An International NGO present in Palestine since 10 years and active in supporting projects in social economy , community development and humanitarian relief seeks a Ramallah-based Project Officer (PO) to assist in overseeing the implementation of its various projects.
Major Responsibilities: The Project Officer (PO) will be a member of the INGO local staff and reports to the Programme Coordinator /Representative. The PO will assist in planning, monitoring and supervising various projects /programs as well as will represent a valuable capacity building resource. More specifically, the PO will:
• Assist in project planning with local partners, organizing events with community based organizations, and timely/accurate reporting.
• Monitor the implementation of various development and emergency projects executed in partnership with local partners in various locations in the West Bank and Gaza and ensure adherence to work plans, budgets, projected outputs, etc...
• Coordinate with partners and local community and will be responsible for the flow of information and guidelines regarding the projects, policies and procedures.
• Promote projects’ concepts and methodologies.
• Assist in providing training to partners in relevant areas related to project management.
• Assist in organizing workshops, meetings and forums for exchange of experience and expertise.
• Develop detailed periodic activity plans as required.
• Review partner reports and preparing periodic status reports of projects.
• Attend weekly and monthly program meetings to discuss general implementation plans and share experiences and lessons learnt.
• Submit monthly/quarterly/semiannual reports identifying achievements, problems faced and proposed solutions.
• Provide administrative support to the local INGO office as needed.
Desired Qualifications:
• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Management or other related fields.
• Very good experience and knowledge of the local Palestinian NGO Sector.
• A minimum of 5 years of proven track record in a similar position managing and/or monitoring sustainable rural development, enterprise development, and agricultural projects.
• Excellent community development, monitoring, supervision and provision of technical assistance and facilitation skills.
• Experience and knowledge of project cycle and financial management.
• Excellent communication & writing Skills.
• Computer skills
• Valid driving license
Duration Initially, till end of 2009 with possibility of extension.
Application Procedure Applications in writing including a motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae with reference number 52-09-1 to (HR Dept.) [email protected] by no later
than March 28th, 2009

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