10 Relief International Food Security Program Officer Jobs Hiring Near You

Company Description

About RI:  Relief International is a leading nonprofit organization working in roughly 20 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty.

Relief International combines humanitarian and development approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for long-term impact. Our signature approach - which we call the RI Way-emphasizes local participation, an integration of services, strategic partnerships and a focus on civic skills. In this way, we empower communities to find, design and implement the solutions that work best for them.

Job Description

Position Summary: 

Under the supervision of the Senior Regional Grants Officer, Middle East, the Intern will assist in report and proposal editing, writing program summaries, and other programmatic or administrative tasks as assigned.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Edit and assist in writing reports, proposals, and other program materials for RI programs in the Middle East.
• Review grant files and contribute to file management and organization, especially for 2017 and 2018 closed projects.
• Assist the Regional Grants Officer in coordinating the review of grant documents with the global Grants and Contracts Unit (GCU).

• Conduct research related to program sectors and/or context.
• Assist Regional Program Officer in academic institute outreach for disability inclusion research.
• Assist in administrative duties, as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications & requirements: 

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated interest and knowledge of the humanitarian/non-profit sector and current events in Middle East.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• 20-40 hours weekly; M-F varied schedule (Full time preferred)
• Professional experience strongly preferred   
• Computer literacy and exemplary internet research skill
• Arabic language skills a plus

Additional Information

Salary:  Unpaid, daily transportation stipend and academic credit available.  Relocation is not offered.

RI Values:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence.

We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.

We value:

• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and Accountability
• Agility and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability

To apply, please visit:  http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=5&rid=1304

Applications not received through the above link will not be considered.