Food Security & Livelihoods Job Vacancy at Oxfam Egypt

Job Title:Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL) Officer, Gaza

Ref
    INT5534
Region
    Middle East, Eastern Europe and CIS
Location
    Gaza
Division
    International
Department
Position Type
    Fixed Term
Job Type
    Experienced
Closing date for applications
(UK Time)
    16 July 2012
Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL) Officer, Gaza

Location: Gaza
Contract: National, fixed term for 8 months
Background

Oxfam GB in the occupied Palestinian territories & Israel is working towards a just & peaceful resolution to the devastating conflict that continues to deprive people of their basic rights.

We welcome applications from people who have the required experience and skills (see attached job profile). The right attitude to Oxfam's ways of working and a real passion for being part of our diverse workforce is required.



About The Role

Oxfam GB is looking for a Programme Officer to contribute to its Food Security & Livelihoods programme in the Gaza Strip. This includes the Cash Voucher Programme (CVP) in partnership with WFP and other cash-based and small scale livelihoods activities funded by ECHO and SYS.

The position is an eight (8) month fixed-term contract (with possible extension) and based in Gaza.
About You
If you are interested in applying you will have experience in the Food Security & Livelihoods sector in Gaza & awareness of the issues that influence and shape it. You will have well developed project cycle management skills, including monitoring, analysis, assessments and reporting, along with experience of community-based programming, preferably in the NGO sector. Experience in cash transfer and voucher programming is advantageous for this role. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work within teams effectively. Oxfam implements this programme through a partner organisation; therefore experience in working with & capacity building partners is important. Excellent communication skills in English as well as Arabic are a must for this role.

How to Apply

If you feel that you have the required skills and more in relation to accuracy, efficiency, time management and flexibility and you would like to know more about this job, then please read the attached job profile for more details of the required skills and competencies for this role.

The closing date for applications is Monday 16th July 2012