Program Development Officer

Bethlehem Arab Society For Rehabilitation (BASR), founded in 1960, is a nonprofit non-government organization that is nationally recognized for the comprehensive specialized integrated medical, rehabilitation, educational, psychosocial, vocational and recreational services it renders to the Palestinian population, particularly persons with disability, through its varied centre based, outreach and community based programs. For further information about BASR, please visit:

Position Title: Program Development Officer
Location: Beit-Jala
Accountable To: Director of program Development

Job Summary:

-The Program Development Officer (PDO) is part of the program and project development team of BASR responsible for:
-Identifying and analysing needs and opportunities for BASR’s services
and involvement and conceptualising them into potential programs and projects.
-Implementing programs and policies aimed at improving the long-term professional development of the organisation, its programs and professional cadres.
-Conceptual development, guidance and coaching of programs and projects as well as project cycle management (PCM).
-Planning and implementation of a comprehensive grants development program commensurate with institutional priorities, goals and activities.

Professional Qualifications:

- Minimum 4 years of international development/non-profit experience.
- Excellent proposal and report writing skills including familiarity with health / disability or education sectors.
-Strong negotiation, interpersonal and team working skills
-Communicating clearly and effectively (in oral and written forms in both Arabic and English) and relating well with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
-Ability to work under pressure in a conscientious and organized manner;
- Ability to liaise effectively with the multiple stakeholders like the local community, the public and donor agencies.
- Excellent Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, Internet)

Education:

Degree preferably in communications, education, health sciences, international development or other relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.

Interested candidates with relevant education and experience are encouraged to send their CV and a motivation letter by email to [email protected] and indicate the position, to which they are applying no later than 27th December, 2009.