We are looking for a PM&E specialist to join our dedicated team in Jerusalem starting on December 1, 2020
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Who we are
forumZFD is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO), established in 1996. We are working in the field of conflict transformation in Europe, the Middle East and South East Asia.
Located in Jerusalem, forumZFD’s regional office works on both sides of the Green Line since 1999. We seek eye-level partnerships with local civil society including NGOs, grassroots organizations, social movements, activists and artists. Together we implement projects and activities in the fields of organizational development, community organizing and, media for social change. Our cooperation with partners is always needs-based and multidirectional: in some projects we contribute our know-how, in other projects our partner brings the expertise. This way, we share responsibilities, knowledge, and resources. Within this framework, it is our vision to strengthen civil society actors and to contribute to a critical mass that challenges fragmentation and promotes inclusive narratives.
Your tasks and responsibilities
The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor is responsible for providing guidance, technical support, and capacity building on planning, monitoring and evaluation for the forumZFD program in ISR/PSE. The position works in close coordination with the PME Manager in the forumZFD Head Office in Cologne, as well as PME Advisors in other country programs. The PM&E advisor is under the direct supervision of the Regional Director and will coach, capacitate, and support the forumZFD team in Jerusalem. She/he additionally supports partners in understanding and applying PM&E to ensure effective programming.
Specific tasks include:
- Support the further development and implementation of forumZFD’s PM&E standards in close cooperation with the PM&E manager in the HO and the Regional Director
- Support the program team in the implementation and facilitation of different PM&E processes
- Facilitate and document annual planning processes, utilize standard tools, and further developing the monitoring system on program and project level
- Implement monitoring processes at program and project level to ensure that these are in line with project objectives and the overall program strategy.
- Ensure regular data collection, and report preparation by supporting the project managers.
- Capacitate, train and support forumZFD’s regional office staff and partners in PM&E
- Support best practices and the knowledge management process for the program
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in social sciences, peacebuilding, management, international development or other relevant fields.
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in PM&E, preferably within the peacebuilding cooperation context.
- Demonstrated experience of working in an international organization and good understanding of peacebuilding programming.
- Proven track record of working with PM&E systems, monitoring methodologies and tools, especially outcome mapping.
- High level of knowledge and skills of data visualization and presentation.
- Excellent analytical report writing skills in English.
- Professional working proficiency in English; Arabic and Hebrew language skills desirable.
- Demonstrated command in carrying out quantitative surveys and qualitative data collection.
- Strong experience in facilitating workshops, training, and capacity building.
- Experience in working with multi-cultural teams.
- Good ability to work independently as well as in cooperation with team members.
- A high level of personal efficiency and an ability to balance multiple tasks.
Personal Qualities
- A strong commitment to forumZFD’s values and operating principles
- Demonstrated commitment to peace and the effort to work toward vibrant civil societies
- Concern for the needs of the vulnerable and disadvantaged people
- Sensitive to issues of gender and marginalized groups
- Proactive and emotionally mature with the ability to adapt to varying situations
- Results focused
- Creative and works with a participatory approach
- Team player and a capacity builder
- Honest and a strong sense of integrity
- Exhibit patience and persistence to develop relationships with different stakeholders
- High standard of professionalism
Our offer
- An attractive position with annual term contract applicable to be extended.
- Amplification of contract to 100% upon review of regional office needs.
- Possibility of further qualification and professional growth.
- Friendly working atmosphere where team spirit is held in high regard.
How to apply:
Who is eligible?
Israeli and Palestinian citizens or national ID holders. Internationals applying for this position need to be in the possession of a valid working document.
Please note that for this position, forumZFD does not provide a work visa.
Start of assignment
Ideally, you are available to start working on December 1, 2020.
(initial contract period: 1 year with the option for extension.)
Your application
Please send your cover letter and CV to jerusalem@forumzfd.de by the 4th of November 2020.
For further information about forumZFD check out our website at https://www.forumzfd.de/en and
https://www.forumzfd.de/en/israel-palestine#t-about
We are looking forward to receiving your application!