Civil Society Advisor

Chemonics International seeks Civil Society Advisor for its USAID-funded Palestinian Justice Enhancement Program (PJEP) that works to strengthen justice sector institutions and the rule of law in the West Bank and Gaza.

Position Objectives, Basic Functions/Critical Tasks:
Provides strategic guidance to all components on engaging with civil society players, and implements all activities involving civil society.

Responsibilities include:
-Works with Component 3 leader to identify civil society partners to support increased public confidence in the justice sector.
-Helps develop potential grants ideas with civil society partners to support technical implementation and grants objectives.
-Helps to manage and monitor all grant activities, in close coordination with the component leader, compliance director, and the grants team.
-Coordinates closely with all short-term advisors working with civil society organizations.
-Works to coordinate project activities with civil society organizations working in this arena.
-Works with justice sector institutions on engaging with civil society organizations to increase public awareness.
-Other tasks as required by the COP or Component 3 Leader.

Specialized Knowledge and Related Requirements:
-Extensive experience about civil society organizations working in the West Bank.
-Knowledge of grants and grants mechanisms.
-Familiarity with the justice sector in the West Bank.
-Strong communications and interpersonal skills required
-Ability to network with CSOs, donors and government institutions.
-Ability to work well in teams.
-Previous work on USAID or other donor-funded projects highly preferred
-Strong organizational skills required.

Education, Qualifications and/or Equivalent Experience:
-Minimum of BA degree in a relevant field
-A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant field•
-Strong Arabic and English skills

Interested applicants please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae (resume) to
 

, with the position title in the subject line, by November 8, 2012.
Application packages will be considered on a rolling basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.