Program Officer

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 seeking:

The successful candidate will:
Support in planning, designing, monitoring and evaluation of World Vision’s privately funded and governmental grant programs and projects
Provide technical support in developing projects’ concept notes, projects proposals, logframes, budgets and programs annual plans and budgets
Review periodic reports to assure quality and compliance with WV’s standards and governmental donors’ guidelines
Liaise with governmental donor organizations on funding opportunities and proactively pursue grants according to WV’s grants acquisition strategy

Qualifications/Requirements:
-Bachelor degree in development, social sciences or related field, Master’s degree prefered
-Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an (I)NGO in designing development projects / programs and writing proposals with focus on governmental funded projects
-Experience in program cycle management
-Excellent language skills in English and Arabic (spoken and written)
-Commitment to achieving quality results and service
-Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively
-Solid understanding of the humanitarian industry
-Ability to think clearly, deeply and broadly
-Commitment to learning for growth and development
-Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships
-Demonstrated effectiveness in influencing individuals and groups
-Holder of a valid driver’s license
-Integrity and strong identification with World Vision’s Core Values
-Position is based in Jerusalem

Please send CV and cover letter to the Human Resources Manager, by 25 July 2012
Email: [email protected] (indicate WVJRS017 in the 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 employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children