Coordinator of the International Department / Special Projects Coordinator

Job Description:

Overall department coordination. Responsible for the smooth functioning of Sabeel's efforts to interface with the international community.

Duties include:

• Oversee events/programs planned by the department to ensure adherence to Sabeel's stated policy and vision
• Speak to groups both locally and abroad regarding Sabeel and its efforts to promote peace with justice
• Schedule, coordinate, and implement seminars and conferences for international visitors to stimulate interest and increase public awareness of Sabeel and its work
• Work with Friends of Sabeel staff person to:
  - assist in coordinating and promoting international events with coordinators abroad
  - coordinate efforts to promote concurrent events internationally
  - help establish new FOS groups and chapters internationally
• Work with staff in responding to international correspondence
• Supervise, evaluate staff members and participate in the process of hiring new staff
• Evaluate departmental programs/activities and recommend modifications

Coordination of Ahlan wa Sahlan pilgrims' program.

Assist a staff member to:

• develop and publicize programs
• plan and book packages
• coordinate and plan logistics with local partners; i.e., cultural activities/meals
• speak to program participants as part of the “Meet the Palestinians” packages
• plan, design, and implement course to train speakers for the speakers' bureau
• help with the set up and selling of items at events
• analyze program and plan for future modifications

Special Projects

• Create and develop promotional, educational, and advertising materials for Sabeel and Friends of Sabeel; e.g, exhibit, calendars, cards

Required Qualifications:

• Education: University degree: Master's degree preferred
• Proven administrative record, and strong organizational skills
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple demands, and solve problems in a team environment
• Language proficiency in English and Arabic
• High level of initiative, organization and attention to detail
• Demonstrated computer proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interest and experience in working on social justice issues and raising awareness on human rights issues, specifically in the Palestine/Israel context
• Coursework or training in theological studies a plus, or an interest in Christian Liberation Theology and Ecumenism

Please email your CV/resume as a Word file to sabeel@sabeel.org along with a cover letter, or send to the following address:

International Department
Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center
PO Box 49084, Jerusalem 91491
Fax: +972-2-5327137

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