Project Assistant Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Project Assistant Coordinator, ‘Protecting Groundwater Recharge Zones’, Friends of the
Earth Middle East’s Bethlehem Office

SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL RESPONSBILITIES:
Under the Direction of the WEDO Groundwater Project Coordinator, the Project Assistant Coordinator for the “Protecting Groundwater Recharge Zones” will be required to assist in all aspects of the project including: assisting in coordinating with local and regional consultants, assisting in coordinating workshops to local activists and municipal staff, local media outreach, project reporting assistance, administrative tasks, and other duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
-Academic Degrees is required in Hydrology/Geology/Water/Environment/Sustainable Development/
GIS or a related field.
-Excellent written and spoken Arabic and fluency in English is mandatory. Other languages are an
advantage.
-At least 1 years work experience at the municipal level in the environmental field and/or community
development. Grassroots community organizing experience is a benefit.
-Understanding of regional water challenges and policies.
-Ability and willingness to travel regionally.
-Ability to work under pressure and in a multitask environment.
-Good understanding in the fields of Water/Sewage/Solid Waste Management and of the overall
environmental situation in the region.
-Motivated for cross border activities, including peace building and environmental activities. Experience working in a cross-border/multilateral framework is an advantage.
-Good computer and organizational skills is mandatory.
-Resident of the Bethlehem area or willingness to move and settle in Bethlehem.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1-Cover letter relating to each of the required qualifications.
2-CV in English.
3-Any other documentation (e.g., letters of recommendation, essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned,) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Nader Al Khateeb - (Palestine Director) [email protected]