Program Officer CFW

Position Title: Program Officer 
Location:Gaza Office
Duration: Six Months with possibility of extension.
Department: Cash for Work

Mercy Corps is a non-profit, non-governmental international humanitarian and development organization, registered in the United States and Scotland with offices in more than 40 countries around the world, including the West Bank and Gaza, where the organization has been active in implementing relief and development programs for over a decade.  Mercy Corps ‘West Bank and Gaza’ has staff based in East Jerusalem and Gaza City offices that implement programs throughout the Palestinian territories.

Mercy Corps is implementing Cash for Work Programs that aims to provide temporary employment opportunities to individuals from vulnerable and to support the community through different activities including but not limited to renovation and beautification for public facilities besides helping farmers and fishermen. The programs are implemented throughout the Gaza Strip, with assistance of relevant community organizations.

Main Responsibilities:

1-Work cooperatively with the Mercy Corps staff, local community, partner CBOs/NGOs, and other relevant parties.
2-Coordinate and liaise between the project staff (Project Coordinators and Social Workers) and provide any necessary administrative or programmatic support to the team.
3-Assist in forming Community Committees in each area where the Mercy Corps project is to be implemented.
4-Prepare for and follow up on coordination meetings with Community Committees, local CBOs/NGOs and other local bodies.
5-Work with local partners, Community Committees and Mercy Corps staff on identifying potential lists of beneficiaries and work projects.
6-Develop work plans and follows up implementation of ongoing projects. 
7-Conduct regularly field visits to the project sites and as required.
8-Generate verbal and written translations of pertinent project documentation as needed/required.
9-Assist in planning baseline surveys and collecting baseline data.
10-Participate in various project evaluations.
11-Regularly report on project implementation/ progress to the Program Manager.
12-Liaises and coordinates with other Mercy Corps departments as needed.
13-Performance of work beyond normal office hours as required, without additional compensation.
14-Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
15-Any other duties as required by the Program Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Project Coordinators
   
ACCOUNTABILITY
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Program Manager
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Program Director, HR, Admin, Finance and Procurement staff

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
1-University degree in social sciences, development studies, project management, or other related field.
2-At least three years of relevant work experience.
3-Understanding of the social, political, and economic context of Palestinian territories, especially in the Gaza Strip.
4-Good writing skills in English and Arabic.
5-Proficiency in MS Office.

SUCCESS FACTORS:
1-Excellent communication and coordination skills, with strong personality.
2-Excellent planning and administration skills.
3-Initiative, self-reliant and cooperative.
4-Excellent time and organizational management skills.
5-Excellent ability to work under pressure and carry out multiple tasks.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a one page cover letter and their CV by e-mail to”
[email protected]  no later than Sunday, November 07, 2010.
   
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate in the email subject; Program Officer CFW.
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