Project administrator (fulltime, contractual, 9 months -January 15 - September 15, 2005.)
Civitas: A collective research project assessing civic structures for Palestinian refugees
General description
This collective research project will assess how Palestinian refugee communities living in exile in the Middle East, Europe and further afield can build civic structures and mechanisms to enable better communication with their national representative the PLO and its institutions, the humanitarian agencies that serve them, and other refugee communities, both inside and outside Palestine.
Based at Nuffield College, University of Oxford, and directed by Arab Media Watch advisor Dr. Karma Nabulsi, it runs for 18 months from May 7, 2004.
It is almost entirely a volunteer project, run by the communities themselves, and is facilitated by a very small team who are coordinating the activities which will bring the urgent needs of the Palestinian refugees to the attention of the international community.
This project restores the vital links between all tiers of Palestinian civil society and reconnects them through a process of participatory democracy and needs-assessment.
General description of the role
A fulltime project administrator is being sought for the Civitas project based in Oxford. The successful candidate will be based at Nuffield College, and serve as administrative support to the Civitas coordinating team.
The Civitas administrator will oversee the Oxford office's management, and will facilitate the flow of information and logistical support between Oxford and those running the debates in the Arab world, Europe and the US.
The administrator will ensure the careful organisation of the office, and maintain project files and records. He/She may also be asked to assist with other administrative duties as well as logistical support as the need arises.
Requirements
Administration/finance background vital
Strong computer skills
Committed team player with a relaxed attitude
Strong communication and co-ordination skills
Previous NGO field experience preferable
Fluency in English and working ability in Arabic
Well developed skills at working independently
Residence in Oxford
Ability to work under tight deadlines
For further information, or to submit an application, please email director.civitas@nuf.ox.ac.uk