Assistant Project Officer

Catholic Relief Services is an international aid agency and has been present in the Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza since 1961. The CRS JWBG country program currently supports development/relief programs and activities in the sectors of civil society, humanitarian assistance, youth development, education, and peace & justice.
CRS is seeking highly qualified candidates for the following positions:

Position Title: Assistant Project Officer
Location: Nablus

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the project officer (PO), the Assistant Project Officer (APO) is responsible for assisting in project planning and implementation. The APO will provide input into narrative and financial reporting, and ensure timely, efficient and effective administrative, organizational and technical support to project activity. The APO plays an integral role in the flow of information concerning project(s).
Although primarily assigned to WFP’s Protracted Relief & Recovery Operation, the APO will assist other program activity as needed. The APO will deal with a diverse group of partners and visitors at all levels, both internal and external to CRS, and ensure all are treated in a professional and courteous manner.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:
-HS diploma, University degree preferred; significant comparable work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
-Two to three years in a comparable position;
-Strong language skills both written and oral in English and Arabic;
-Excellent communicator; good telephone skills
-Ability to prioritize work;
-Strong computer skills in MS Office,
-A valid driving license.

Interested candidates with relevant education and experience are encouraged to send their CV and a cover letter by email to: [email protected] and must indicate the position title within the subject line of the email to which they are applying (i.e. Assistance Project Officer) no later than December 24, 2010.