World Vision /Program Development Coordinator

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 works in the Palestinian communities through long term impact areas called Area Development Programs (ADPs). Each ADP is established in one cluster of villages and focuses on various sectors in an integrated methodology that aims to achieve transformational development. Targeted sectors include education, agriculture, civil society, and economic development. World Vision seeks to employ a Program Development Coordinator who will be responsible for the assessment of several villages in the Hebron area, followed by the design of a program integrating the various sectors mentioned above with an emphasis on economic development
and income generation. Design includes all steps starting from needs assessment, and ending with the writing of the program document. Upon the establishment of the new program, there will be a new vacancy for Area Development Program Manager for which the incumbent will be considered.
The successful candidates will:
Collect and analyze macro and micro data on the villages in Hebron
Conduct needs assessments in the targeted villages
Write various assessment and design reports
Conduct awareness activities to promote community understanding of WV development approach
Design a 5 year program based on the assessment of needs
Ensure the participation of all stakeholders in the assessment / design processes
Establish collaborative relationships with local communities, CBOs and national NGOs
Qualifications and Requirements
-Bachelor degree in development, management or relevant subject. Master degree an asset
-Minimum 4 years’ experience in development work, needs assessment or related field
-Excellent English language skills (spoken and written)
-Proficiency in MS Office
-Solid understanding of the development context in the OPT
-Good knowledge of the Hebron villages
-Consistent Achiever – ensures high level of quality and service
-Accountable Steward – leads with transparency and stays accountable
-Compelling Communicator – ensures verbal and written communication is clear and convincing
-Team/Alliance Builder – inspires open and trusting relationships and deals with conflict to bring cooperation
-Influential Advocate – seeks clarity on others’ points of view and takes a persuasive stand on difficult issues
-Self Manager – understands personal strengths and weaknesses and seeks coaching for growth and development.
Negotiates family and work commitments assertively to achieve sustainable work/life balance
- Position is based in Hebron
-Integrity and strong identification with World Vision Core Values Please send resume and cover letter to: HR & Administration Manager by 5 April 2009
Email: [email protected] (indicate PD Coordinator in 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.
Note: This is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted need not be resent.

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