Field Officer - CRS " Ramallah "

Field Officer  - CRS  " Ramallah " 

About CRS 

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in tht CRSe United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. 

Job Summary:

You will assist project implementation by working directly with local partners and community members, coordinating various project activities and events in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your service and community relations skills ensure that the local partners and communities feed into and benefit from the project that consistently applies best practices and continuously works towards improving its impact.

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

1. Support the coordination and monitoring ofproject activities at the field level, ensuring implementation schedules are met as per the detailed activity plan, and that adherence to systems for quality project implementation are strengthened.
2. Coordinate communication and facilitate information sharing among the project team, implementing partners, and project beneficiaries at the community level to assist local partners in strengthening the community interest, involvement and support networks.
3. Liaise with various community stakeholders and mobilize them to ensure full involvement of community leaders, community representatives, and local government representatives in the overall implementation and improvement of project activities.
4. In coordination with the project team support capacity building events for community
5. Coordinate, monitor, and report on volunteer activities.
6. Compile data provided at the community level as per project requirements and contribute to the preparation of reports.

Basic Qualifications 

1. High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree a plus.
2. 2 years of work or volunteer experience in community development and mobilization.
3. Additional education may substitute for some experience.
4. Computer skills required.

Required Languages - List languages required to perform the job 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

1. Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
2. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups
3. Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented

 Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)  

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.  

1. Integrity 
2. Continuous Improvement & Innovation
3. Builds Relationships 
4. Develops Talent
5. Strategic Mindset
6. Accountability & Stewardship

How to Apply:

APPLICATION INSTUCTIONS: Interested candidates with relevant education and work experience are invited to complete an application which addresses the positions requirements. In order to be considered for the position, candidates must submit both a CV and a cover letter, in English.

Applications which fail to meet these requirements will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at  HERE and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications must be submitted online at  HERE. Submission by Friday March 17, 2023 is advised.