Israel: Field and Security Officer

The WCC is looking for its EAPPI Field and Security Officer at 100%, based in Jerusalem, who will be responsible for analyzing and monitoring the political and security situation on the ground in Israel and Palestine (East Jerusalem and the West Bank); evaluating socio-political developments and their implications for EAPPI, the role and safety of EAs and placement priorities; advising the Local Programme Coordinator (LPC) on changing trends and shifts in priorities; training and guiding EAs as they carry out the placement priorities; and disseminating output from EAs to designated partners locally.

In particular, he/she will be responsible for:

 Political analysis and security: source of information on security issues in Israel and the Palestinian Territories;

 Maintaining, improving and adapting EAPPI Security Procedures;

 Training and sharing information to all EAs on security issues in the Palestinian Territories;

 Supervising the work of EAs in 3 assigned placements;

 Being the focal point for local contacts in assigned EAPPI placements;

 Organising and monitoring living conditions and logistics in assigned placements;

 Sharing management and overall office requirements and responsibilities.

Competencies:

 Excellent knowledge of the political context in which EAPPI works.

 Understanding of Palestinian and Israeli history and narratives and committed to ending the illegal Occupation

 Knowledge of and familiarity with the church bodies in the Holy Land, and the three Abrahamic religions generally.

 Analytical skills, proactive, self-motivated and a good team player.

 Sensitivity to the local cultures and ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment

 Fluent command of spoken and written Arabic and English, with some knowledge of Hebrew a plus.

 Ability to work under pressure with irregular hours as needed and ability to travel to all areas of the West Bank.

 Jerusalem ID is a plus

 A valid driving license for Israel and the West Bank is required. Having a car is a plus.

Language skills:

 Fluent command of spoken and written Arabic and English, with some knowledge of Hebrew a plus.

Computer skills:

 Good level of computer literacy (standard MS office application such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Ability to communicate in a comfortable manner through social media tools like Facebook and Twitter.

WCC recruits on the basis of its equal opportunities and non-discriminatory employment policies.

Applications (CV, motivation letter, Application Form, copy of diploma, work certificate/references) are to be returned to: Human Resources Department: recruitment@wcc-coe.org

The Application Form is available at the following address: http://www.oikoumene.org/en/get-involved/job-openings

The WCC Financial Report 2014 can be consulted at the following address:

https://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/documents/other/wcc-financial-report-2014-1