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HUMANITARIAN APPEAL
SOS Children’s Villages takes action for children as an independent non-governmental social development organization. We build families for children in need, we help them shape their communities, we respect varying religions and cultures, and we work in countries and communities where our mission can contribute to development.
SOS Children’s Villages Palestine is in process of prequalifying a roster of professionals in Gaza Strip and West Bank to implement a humanitarian intervention. The main objectives of the project are to provide life-saving access to basic needs through multi-sector humanitarian assistance, as well as protection children, youth and their care givers, and to provide integrated and holistic durable solutions to support family recovery, build resilience and self-reliance by enabling early and long-term recovery.
Child Safeguarding Commitment:
SOS Children’s Villages works with children’s and youth. Any applicant he/she should act in a way that safeguards children and youth from all forms of discrimination, abuse, mistreatment and neglect, and will keep data about the children and youth in SOS Children’s Villages programmes confidential. He/she will report all concerns regarding actual or potential child abuse, mistreatment or any other violation of the Child Protection Policy according to our reporting and responding system. For sure, He/she would be protected and supported by the organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
SOS Children’s Villages Palestine is searching for the below mentioned positions to implement the humanitarian intervention in West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Positions Titles:
- 1 Project Manager in West Bank.
- 1 Financial Coordinator in West Bank.
- 2 Psychologists in West Bank.
- 3 Psychologists in Gaza Strip.
- 2 Social Workers in West Bank.
- 3 Social Workers in Gaza Strip
- 1 Security/Emergency Coordinator in West Bank.
- 1 Security/Emergency Coordinator in Gaza Strip.
- 1 Procurement and Logistics Officer in Gaza Strip.
Status: Full Time Limited Contract.
Contract Type: Limited Contract subject to SOS Palestine priorities and fund availability.
Project Manager in West Bank.
Position Summary:
The Project Manager is responsible to perform all the project management services for the project “Enhancing vulnerable individuals and families’ access to essential needs and lifesaving basic services in oPt”. The project manager will be responsible to Plan and design the project and proactively monitor its progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action. The project manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the project implementation and reporting to the National Programme Development Director (NPDD).
Qualifications and Competencies for the position:
Must Criteria:
- At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in project cycle management and budget control;
- At least bachelor degree in business administration, social work, education, human rights, or development studies; Master’s Degree is preferrable in Management, Business Administration, Project Management, Social Science, Social Development, Gender or any other related field.
- Ability to manage data collection through multiple forms including but not limited to: surveys, focus groups discussions; and interviews with beneficiaries and stakeholders;
- Work experience and trainings on psychosocial support services, remedial education, working with community-based organizations;
- Ability to work on tight deadlines, be competent in using Microsoft Office applications;
- Ability to combine field and office work;
- Exceptional English and Arabic reporting and presentation skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Financial Coordinator in West Bank.
Position Summary:
The Financial Coordinator supports the Finance & Controlling Director (FCD) in overseeing and controlling financial and administrative activities of a specific project. He or she assists in planning and budgeting and supports in implementation, monitors financial guidelines to ensure the project achieves set targets and goals effectively and efficiently. He or she is responsible for doing day to day accounting duties and financial reports preparation as requested by supervisors.
Qualifications and Competencies for the position:
Must Criteria:
- BA Degree in the field of Finance and/or Accounting.
- Working experience of 5 Years in Financial Management.
- Experience in working as a financial coordinator.
- Experience in working with internationally funded projects like: BMZ, GIZ or EU.
- Very good knowledge of fund management and regulations.
- Very good knowledge of English.
Psychologist in West Bank.
Position Summary:
The role of the psychologist is an essential part of the project that will secure individual and group psycho-social support for vulnerable children and families. The psychologist will be responsible for the psychological assessment of the target group, conducting individual and group counselling and MHPSS services. The psychologist reports directly to the Field Emergency Project Coordinator and works in close coordination with the project team. This position ensures quality empowerment for families that are directly affected by the humanitarian crisis within the West Bank. The Psychologist is required to have a deep knowledge of the context in the West Bank and the psychosocial and mental implications on vulnerable families and children.
Qualifications and Competencies for the position:
Must Criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree in Counselling/ Psychology/Mental Health.
- At least 3-5 years’ experience working directly with children and caregivers and applying a number of therapeutic approaches
- Work experience in a case management system.
- Ability to combine field and office work;
- Experience in working with survivors of domestic violence (children and caregivers).
Psychologist in Gaza Strip.
Position Summary:
The role of the psychologist is an essential part of the project that will secure individual and group psycho-social support for vulnerable children and families. The psychologist will be responsible for the psychological assessment of the target group, conducting individual and group counselling and MHPSS services. The psychologist reports directly to the Field Emergency Project Coordinator and works in close coordination with the project team. This position ensures quality empowerment for families that are directly affected by the humanitarian crisis within the Gaza Strip. The Psychologist is required to have a deep knowledge of the context in the Gaza Strip and the psychosocial and mental implications on vulnerable families and children.
Qualifications and Competencies for the position:
Must Criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree in Counselling/ Psychology/Mental Health.
- At least 3-5 years’ experience working directly with children and caregivers and applying a number of therapeutic approaches
- Work experience in a case management system.
- Ability to combine field and office work;
- Experience in working with survivors of domestic violence (children and caregivers).
Social Worker in West Bank.
Position Summary:
The goal of this position is ensuring quality intervention for children, women and caregivers within a project titled “Enhancing vulnerable individuals and families’ access to essential needs and lifesaving basic services in oPt”. The main role of the social worker includes specifically proper intervention with the target group, quality implementation of children/families’ individual and group support and utilization of referral mechanism. The role of the social worker is essential in securing support for children/families that will be referred through the partners. The social worker reports directly to the Field Emergency Project coordinator and works in close coordination with the project team and Family Strengthening Programme.
Qualifications and Competencies for the position:
Must Criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree in Counselling/Social Work/Mental Health.
- At least 3-5 years’ experience working directly with caregivers and children survivors of violence.
- Work experience in a case management system.
- Ability to combine field and office work.
Social Worker in Gaza Strip.
Position Summary:
The goal of this position is ensuring quality intervention for children, women and caregivers within a project titled “Enhancing vulnerable individuals and families’ access to essential needs and lifesaving basic services in oPt”. The main role of the social worker includes specifically proper intervention with the target group, quality implementation of children/families’ individual and group support and utilization of referral mechanism. The role of the social worker is essential in securing support for children/families that will be referred through the partners. The social worker reports directly to the Field Emergency Project coordinator and works in close coordination with the project team and Family Strengthening Programme.
Qualifications and Competencies for the position:
Must Criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree in Counselling/Social Work/Mental Health.
- At least 3-5 years’ experience working directly with caregivers and children survivors of violence.
- Work experience in a case management system.
Ability to combine field and office work.
Security/Emergency Coordinator in West Bank.
Position Summary:
The Security/Emergency Coordinator will be responsible of all security and emergency issues related to the project “Enhancing vulnerable individuals and families’ access to essential needs and lifesaving basic services in opt”, and works in close collaboration with the SOS Palestine designated team and supporting departments (finance, human resources, Family Strengthening Programme, and National Institutional Partnership Development (IPD). The position requires good written and spoken communication and writing skills and the ability to present ideas, building networks with local and international partners worked in Emergency Response Cluster in West Bank and guide efforts to improve security/emergency response partnerships and the programme capacity
Qualifications and Competencies for the position:
Must Criteria:
- Bachelor Degree in Disaster Management, Humanitarian Emergencies or other related field
- Minimum five years (5) experience in humanitarian aid context and/or work in the area of disaster management with focus on conflict sensitivity, post-conflict development and migratory crisis.
- 3-5 years’ extensive experience in planning, securing and managing funds from institutional donors as well as a thorough understanding of emergency programming.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience relevant to networking and PCM including project planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
- High level of computer literacy (including word processing, presentations, spreadsheet and project management applications).
- Demonstrate evidence of medium/large proposals developed.
- Understanding of program design.
Security/Emergency Coordinator in Gaza Strip.
Position Summary:
The Security/Emergency Coordinator will be responsible of all security and emergency issues related to the project “Enhancing vulnerable individuals and families’ access to essential needs and lifesaving basic services in opt”, and works in close collaboration with the SOS Palestine designated team and supporting departments (finance, human resources, Family Strengthening Programme, and National Institutional Partnership Development (IPD). The position requires good written and spoken communication and writing skills and the ability to present ideas, building networks with local and international partners worked in Emergency Response Cluster in Gaza Strip and guide efforts to improve security/emergency response partnerships and the programme capacity
Qualifications and Competencies for the position:
Must Criteria:
- Bachelor Degree in Disaster Management, Humanitarian Emergencies or other related field
- Minimum five years (5) experience in humanitarian aid context and/or work in the area of disaster management with focus on conflict sensitivity, post-conflict development and migratory crisis.
- 3-5 years’ extensive experience in planning, securing and managing funds from institutional donors as well as a thorough understanding of emergency programming.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience relevant to networking and PCM including project planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
- High level of computer literacy (including word processing, presentations, spreadsheet and project management applications).
- Demonstrate evidence of medium/large proposals developed.
- Understanding of program design.
Procurement and Logistics Officer in Gaza Strip.
Position Summary:
The procurement and logistics officer supports the project different functions in facilitating the acquisition of services and goods. The role of the Procurement & Logistics Officer varies according the locations and fields work, he/ she will implement the finance & procurement guidelines within the project and will be responsible over value for money and the prompt provision of requested services/goods.
Qualifications and Competencies for the position:
Must Criteria:
- BA Degree in the field of Business Administration, IT, Procurement or operations.
- Working experience of 5 Years in Financial Management.
- Experience in working as a financial coordinator.
- Experience in working with internationally funded projects like: BMZ, GIZ or EU.
- Very good knowledge of fund management and regulations.
- Very good knowledge of English.
- high organizational skills.
Child Safeguarding (CS)
- Responsible within own area of work to raise awareness of the SOS Child Protection Policy principles and to prevent and protect children from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination
- Responsible to report any CS suspicion, concern, allegation or incident immediately, following Child Safeguarding reporting procedures. CS reports should be made to the IOR CS focal person and/or to the respective line manager.
| Interested candidates must send their Cover Letter including related job achievements, CV, and three traceable references,
for Project Manager, Financial Coordinator and Psychologist Positions send to: Recruitment@sos-palestine.org by Monday 20/11/2023 for Social Worker, Security/Emergency Coordinator and Procurement & Logistics officer Positions send to: HR@sos-palestine.org by Monday 20/11/2023 Indicating in the subject line: Position Title (one of the position titles mentioned above) Indicating West Bank or Gaza Strip. Selection and recruitment of posts is subject to SOS Palestine priorities and Fund availability. These posts are open for internal and external candidates. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications after deadline will be excluded. Applications not conforming to the conditions will not be considered. |