Medical Aid for Palestinians Vacancy: Programme Officer - Islington, London

Medical Aid for Palestinians Vacancy: Programme Officer - Islington, London
Job Title: Programme Officer

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Responsible for: Supporting the development and management of MAP’s programmes in Palestine and Lebanon

Location: Islington, London.

Hours: Full time

Salary: £25k per annum plus pension contribution

MAP is a UK-based charity which works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. Established 30 years ago, MAP works with local partners to provide health care to Palestinians worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement. With offices in London, Beirut, Gaza City and Ramallah, MAP responds rapidly in times of crises, and works directly with communities on longer term health development.

We are looking for a Programme Officer to join our small London team. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for supporting the senior management team and the trustees in the monitoring and evaluation of current projects and the development of new ones. This will involve close liaison with the field staff on existing projects; ensuring effective project reporting; maintaining a data-base of project information; and supporting the field teams to develop new project proposals. You will also be responsible for researching opportunities for institutional funding, for liaison with donors and for drafting proposals and reports.

This role will suit someone seeking to make a career in humanitarian and/or international development work. You will have good first degree and preferably a higher degree in development studies or equivalent. You must have at least two years relevant work experience, in the UK or overseas, preferably in the non-profit sector. You will be an excellent communicator and drafter and good team worker. Knowledge of the region and of Arabic is an advantage. The post is based in London but will involve travel to Lebanon and/ or Palestine 1-2 times per year.


How to apply:
To apply for this post, please send a CV together with a covering letter by email to hr@map-uk.org by 17:00 GMT Monday 27 July 2014. Please write “Application –Programme Officer ”in the email subject line. Interviews will be held w/c 10th August 2014.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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