Internal/External Advert

Program Officer- 40 hrs per week – 12 months

Estimated start date: ASAP

Based in Ramallah

Deadline for Application 1st February 2025'

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The Role

To act with poor people as a force for change in addressing the causes of poverty, suffering, and injustice, and alleviating their symptoms.

The project officer will carry out his/her tasks under the supervision of Economic Justice Development Manager and under the Economic Justice Program in OPT/I.

What we are looking for We are looking for someone who has: Completed an academic degree in academic degree in economics/agricultural economics/ agribusiness/ development management or other development sectors Demonstrated several years of relevant working experience in similar positions in the OPT, and have an affinity with international development issues. Extensive experience (at least 5 years) in contract management, and preferably experience in managing consortia and complex market development/facilitation projects; At least 5 years’ experience in project cycle management, both humanitarian and development projects. Experience in organizational analysis and partnership building with civil society organizations, private sector actors and public actors. Good project management and reporting skills and analyzing complex financial proposals and challenging them as needed. Demonstrated ability in budget development, monitoring, and management of financial resources efficiently. Demonstrated capacity in integrating gender equity and diversity concerns in programming. Proven decision-making and people management capability. Demonstrated several years of relevant working experience in similar positions in the OPT, and have an affinity with international development issues Knowledge of green transition strategies, circular economy practices, and climate resilience, particularly in agricultural or small-business contexts. What we offer The employee will be contracted by Oxfam with a competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. Basic salary starts at 126,944 ILS gross per annum, for a 40-hour contract. The salary offered will be subject to funding available and competencs.