Field Assistant -Hebron

World Vision is an international Christian humanitarian aid agency working with the most marginalized and poor communities of the world.

World Vision Jerusalem-West Bank-Gaza is implementing “Towards Nourished Children” project
in Hebron. This project aims at improving the knowledge and practices of mothers on complementary feeding as well as testing the effectiveness and viability of the methodology based on a practical education that will be provided through a community based service provision. The project will be implemented at Bani Naim town neighbourhoods located within East Hebron Area Development Program. Two neighbourhood clinics will be targeted in order to enhance their service provision in awareness raising and counselling around infant complementary feeding.
The duration of this project is 12 months.

World Vision Jerusalem West Bank Gaza is seeking a:

The successful candidate will:
Mobilize communities and the different project stakeholders to start up the project
Provide support in the preparation of project reports and plans
Organize community events and meetings
Conduct monitoring visits and submit monitoring reports to the ADP Manager and Project Coordinator

Qualifications/Requirements
-Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, public health, nursing or any related field.
-Minimum of 2 year’s experience in working on health or nutrition projects
-Experience in project field implementation.
-Good English language skills (written and spoken). Arabic language skills preferred.
-Previous experience in training and facilitation a definite asset
-Proficiency in MS Office. Knowledge of other MIS and Lotus Notes preferred
-Committed to achieving quality results and service
-Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively
-Demonstrated ability in building and maintaining collaborative relationships
-Ability to think clearly, deeply, and broadly
-Ability to influence individuals and groups
-Valid driving license and willingness to travel among villages.
-Integrity and commitment to the mission, ethos, and core values of WV

Please send resume and cover letter to HR & Administration Manager to:

Email: [email protected] by 4 June 2010 (indicate Field Assistant - Hebron in subject line)
We thank all applicants for their interest, but regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
All applications will be treated in confidence. World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employee staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.