Economic Development Project Officer - Gaza based.

 

Oxfam GB in the occupied Palestinian territories & Israel is working towards a just & peaceful resolution to the devastating conflict that continues to deprive people of their basic rights.

 

We welcome applications from people who have the required experience and skills. The right attitude to Oxfam’s ways of working and a real passion for being part of our diverse workforce is required.

 

Oxfam GB is looking for a Project Officer to contribute to its Economic Development Programme in the Gaza Strip that includes a 3-year project funded by DANIDA.

 

The position is a one year fixed-term contract (with possible extension) and based in Gaza.

 

If you are interested in applying you will have experience in the Economic Development sector in Gaza & awareness of its issues. Oxfam will be implementing this programme through a range of partners; therefore experience in working with & capacity building partners is essential. You will have well developed project cycle management skills, experience in value chain market mapping and will be able to demonstrate the ability to work across sectors and within teams effectively.  Specific experience in one or more of the following sectors would be an advantage – ICT, Dairy and Vegetable Processing. Excellent communication skills in English as well as Arabic and experience in the NGO sector is a must for this role.

 

If you feel that you have those skills and more in relation to accuracy, efficiency, time management and flexibility and you would like to know more about this job, then please visit our website www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs quoting ref INT4501

 

The closing date for applications is 28/04/2011.