Islamic Relief is a humanitarian INGO (www.irpal.ps) operating in Palestine in the fields of emergency relief and development. Islamic Relief announces the following vacancy for its office in Gaza Strip.

Title: Project Assistant

Ref.:  PA -CDP – 01 -2018

Location: Gaza office.

Duration: 11 months, full time.

Deadline of applications:  Wednesday, 31 January 2018.

 

About the project:

This project aims to reduce vulnerability and improving the quality of life focusing on health issues of populations in the Gaza Strip, particularly the marginalized neighborhoods. This will be achieved through increasing the environmental good habits and practices towards healthy environment, focusing on water, hygienic and sanitation practices. The project will make positive change in targeted people’s health and behaviors where it will be:

  • Creating healthy and safe environments in targeted marginalized neighborhoods and HHs (through increasing awareness, initiative and access to healthy environments)
  • Preserving the environments of public utilities

 

Main Duties:

  • Implement the day-to-day activities as per project plan and supervisor’s instructions.
  • Assist programme manager in project setup (logistics, meetings, communications, etc.).
  • Assist programme manager in identifying and agreeing on the roles of environment protection forum (EPF) and environment protection group (EPG).
  • Facilitate the role of EPF and EPGs.
  • Ensure all logistics and preparations issues are settled and in place.
  • Oversee and participate in EPG planning and implementation.
  • Facilitate any external activity (meetings, workshops, evaluation, lessons learned, consultancy, advisory, etc.)
  • Prepare monthly status reports and send it to programme manager.

 

Candidates must possess the following competencies:

  • A bachelor degree from an accredited university in environment or related fields
  • Minimum two years of experience projects implementation, preferably in related field and with international NGOs.
  • Very good project management skills including, communication and facilitation, and reporting
  • Very good written and verbal communication skills,
  • Ability to work under pressure, multi–task, manage time and prioritize work to deadlines,
  • The ability to work on own initiative, effectively both as an individual and as part of a team
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office,
  • Good spoken and written English.

How to apply

Important notes to applicants:

  • Only candidates possessing relevant experience will be short-listed.
  • Incomplete applications will not be given consideration.

 

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunity employer