Capacity Development Specialist, Civic Participation Program

Catholic Relief Services is an international aid agency and has been present in the Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza for over 50 years. The CRS JWBG country program currently supports development/relief programs and activities in the sectors of humanitarian assistance, civil society, youth development, education, and peace & justice.

Position Title: Capacity Development Specialist, Civic Participation Program
Reports To: Chief of Party, Civic Participation Program

Note:

This position is dependent upon funding as well as the donor’s approval of the proposed Capacity
Development Specialist. The applicant must be willing to commit to an assignment of no less than three years.

BACKGROUND:

CRS is seeking applicants for the Capacity Development Specialist (CDS) position for an anticipated USAID Civic Participation Program in the West Bank.

Job Responsibilities:
The CDS is responsible for the provision and oversight of technical direction and assistance in support of improved technical, financial and human resource capacity of participant civil society organizations.

Qualifications and Skills
1-The candidate must have a university degree in management, public administration, finance, or
related field.
2-Candidates must have a minimum 8 years of demonstrated experience and expertise in civil society strengthening, including capacity development; community mobilization; and civil society-related training and facilitation in one or more of the above-mentioned fields, with a preference given to capacity development and/or working with grassroots communities.
3-Previous work experience in the Middle East region is required.
4-Candidates must also have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
5-References for the last three years of work experience are required and will be verified.
6-Knowledge of democracy and governance issues in Palestine is required.
7-English and Arabic language proficiency are both required.

Interested candidates with relevant education and experience are encouraged to send their CV and a cover letter by email to [email protected] and indicate the position title to which they are applying within the subject line (i.e. Capacity Development Specialist, Civic Participation Program) no later than May 16, 2010.