PROJECT OFFICER

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is a Norwegian non-governmental organisation (established 1939)
involved in humanitarian relief and long-term development work in more than 35 countries in Africa,
Asia, Europe, Latin-America and the Middle East.
NPA in Palestine cooperates with around 30-35 local organisations in development and emergency
relief in Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza Strip. There are eight local and one international staff in the office located in Gaza City.

The main focuses for NPA’s development work are: land and resource rights; democratic rights and the right to participate in the civil society for youth, women, refugees and workers including democratisation initiatives. Emergency relief in agriculture and education.

Post title: PROJECT OFFICER (PO)
Duration: Temporary position for 6 months with a strong possibility of permanent employment
Starting date: As soon as possible
Duty Station: NPA office in Gaza City.

Main responsibilities:
-PO will work closely with other NPA staff and the Country Director to develop new programs and projects for emergency and development cooperation with local NGOs according to NPA’s long term policies and the development needs in Palestine.
-Responsible to follow up the implementation of ongoing projects within the portfolio of NPA with possible focus on Youth.
-Carry out monitoring of ongoing projects, plan for evaluations and new strategies.
-Writing reports to donors
-Identify capacity needs of local partner organisations.

Qualifications:
-University degree in International Studies, Social Science, Human Rights, Political Science, Project/Development Management or related subjects.
-Good knowledge of rights-based development cooperation and partnership ideology
-At least 3-5 years experience working with the NGO sector in Palestine.
-Excellent computer skills, writing and communication skills in English and Arabic.
-Self reliant, dynamic, flexible and creative professional to join the NPA team.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a one page cover letter, CV and references by 13th January 2011 in English.
Norwegian People’s Aid, POB 1077, Rimal, Gaza City
Fax: 08-2820063
E-mail : [email protected]