Project Officer

Re-advertised

ActionAid is an international organisation, working with over 25 million people in more than 40 countries for a world free from poverty and injustice. ActionAid Palestine is a part of the ActionAid International Federation and ActionAid Australia.

ActionAid is seeking a qualified person to fill the position of Project Officer for 12 months period (extendable). 
The post location is Hebron.
Start Date: Immediately.

The objective of this position is to for ensure efficient field implementation of ActionAid’s project entitled: "Empowerment of women and youth in Area of West Bank and increase the resilience of vulnerable communities" funded by the Italian Cooperation and in partnership with AA Italy.

The PO will ensure that all assigned accountabilities under this job are achieved in the quality delivery of the project located in 12 Area C communities in Hebron and Bethlehem Governorates. S/he works under the direct management & supervision of the Project Manager to implement the project activities in the target communities, which integrates AA’s core approaches including HRBA, women’s any youth leadership, accountability, links to longer term development, etc.

The key responsibilities areas for this position will be as follows:

-    Implement, monitor and evaluate project's activities in accordance with ActionAid policies and procedures.
-    Contribute to develop annual and monthly plan together with projected spending and monitor progress against this plan closely.
-    Ensure that activities are taking place on time in accordance with the budget and work plan whilst maximizing the benefit of the project for the community.
-    Conduct regular monitoring visits to the field and ensure all forms of monitoring are documented.
-    Mobilize women and youth groups and committees to undertake social and political activism at local and national level.
-    Ensure compliance with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework and the Overall Project's Logical Framework Matrix.
-    Ensure that narrative and financial monthly progress reports are submitted on time to the Project Manager.
-    Facilitate and organize communities, women and youth groups for Participatory Review and Reflection Process at community and cluster level.

Eligible applicants are required to have the following qualifications and skills:

-    Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or Management. Master’s Degree in any relevant social sciences discipline from a recognized institution is preferred.
-    At least 3 years relevant experience in a multi-culture working environment.
-    Experience in implementation of development projects and in undertaking monitoring, evaluation activities.
-    Very good understanding of Human Rights Based Approach and women's rights with practical evidence of experience.
-    Good knowledge of finance and accounting systems.
-    Excellent planning, organization, time management, and coordination.
-    Strong leadership and facilitation capacity.
-    Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.
-    Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
-    Proficiency in MS Office.
-    Work on own initiative with minimum supervision and to stay on task.
-    Work under pressure and tight deadlines.
-    Travel frequently within Palestine.


Indicative salary range: ILS 58,646.00 to ILS 76,437.00 gross per annum.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to:
 

[email protected]

no later than 7th June 2017 and kindly include the job title in the subject line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

For applicant who apply before should not apply again.
 

Women are encouraged to apply.

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