Coordinator for UNFPA Project with the Ministry of Education

السلطة الوطنية الفلسطينية           Palestinian National Authority
وزارة التربية و التعليم                  Ministry of  Education
 

 Palestinian National Authority
Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education is seeking qualified candidates for a full time Project Assistant

Job Title: Coordinator for UNFPA Project with the Ministry of Education (MoE)
Project Title: (Youth – Friendly RH Info/Services)
Duration of the Project: Till-30/6/2013

Primary Functions:
-Follow up on the timely and efficient arrangements for activities under UNFPA supported project according to MoE annual work plan.
-Closely monitor the implementation of the project activities; using existing monitoring and evaluation tools;
-identify constraints and resource deficiencies and recommend corrective actions, report on these to MoEHE project manager ;
-Monitor project expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with the approved project budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels.
-Follow-up and monitor the submission of accurate and up-to-date financial and substantive reports, forms and inventories of UNFPA supported project.
-Coordinate and follow up on the training of school counselors and teachers, as specified in the
AWP.

Reports to: Director General of Counseling & Special Education - Ministry of Education

Primary Responsibilities:
1-Programmatic
-Coordinates training programs and sessions in cooperation with other appropriate staff.
-Assists in preparation of project meetings, setting the agenda, taking and distribution of minutes to respective members and follow up on actions post-meeting.
-Coordinates the development of training and IEC materials in consultation with relevant staff and consultants.
-Assists in organizing the evaluation of MoEHE health and counseling system.
-Assist in upgrading the newly developed MIS and ensure the integration of SRH data.
-Assists in providing draft terms of reference for national and international consultants linked to project activities.
-Ensures linkages between MoE project activities and other UNFPA implementing partners.

2-Administrative
-Maintain accurate documentation and records of work done.
-Ensure the submission of accurate and up-to-date financial and substantive reports, forms and inventories of UNFPA supported projects.
-Ensure the submission of financial reports including CoE.
-Participate, as requested in UNFPA program meetings.

Job Requirements
Academic Requirements and Experience

Master’s degree in health, population, demography and/or other related social sciences with at least two years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree in the afore-mentioned fields with 6 years of relevant experience. Experience in managing youth, gender and RH projects is an asset.

Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic.

Computer Skills:
Excellent command of MS Office Applications, including presentation skills

Other Skills:
Excellent communication skills, teamwork player and self-starter.

Interested Candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae (CVs), and letter of motivation explaining their comparative advantage for this position with in a week from this date .
To the D .G of Administrative Affairs at the Ministry of Education