Program Officer

QADER for Community Development is a Palestinian independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit, and rights-based organization ‎focused on disability rights and inclusion in Palestine. Established in 2008, QADER leads a twin-track approach, dedicated to the empowerment ‎and protection of children, women, and youth with disabilities from marginalization, discrimination, and all forms of disability and gender-‎based violence. QADER is committed to aligning societal, institutional, and policy contexts with the principles of “disability inclusion” and ‎‎“leave no one behind” in Palestine. Through this alignment, QADER strives to foster its active engagement and meaningful participation ‎across diverse facets of life and to ensure their full entitlements of rights by local laws and international human rights conventions and ‎standards.‎

Reports to: Protection Program Manager

Responsible for: Field program and technical staff

Duration: 3 years

Location: QADER’s main Office – Beit Jala, Hebron Field Office.

Starting date: ASAP.

"Program Officer" to lead the implementation of assigned projects and interventions in the West Bank and Gaza.

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Officer (PO) is responsible for leading the implementation of assigned projects under the Protection Program and ensure the achievement of key results while adhering to program quality and ensuring learning and continuous improvement of implementation.

The role focuses on ensuring the delivery of high-quality, integrated protection interventions - particularly in the areas of MHPSS, outreach rehabilitation services, community awareness, and engagement with protection actors. The PO provides technical and operational guidance to project teams, ensures accountability to affected populations, and supports continuous learning and adaptation.