Edcucation Program Coordinator

 

Position Title: Education Program Coordinator
Position Type: Regular Employment -full Time
Location:Gaza Office
Duration:Six months with possibility of extension
Department:Education Program

Download PDF version Edcucation Program Coordinator
 

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
Mercy Corps (MC) is a non-profit, non-aligned, secular non-governmental (NGO) humanitarian relief and development organization, registered in the United States and Scotland with offices in more than 40 countries around the world, including the West Bank and Gaza, where the organization has been active in implementing relief and development programs for nearly a decade.  Mercy Corps ‘West Bank and Gaza’ has staff based in East Jerusalem and Gaza City offices that implement programs throughout the Palestinian territories.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Mercy Corps has implemented education projects in Gaza as part of its Cash for Work program since mid-2006 with funding from a range of donors. Mercy Corps new education project, an integral part of the overall Palestinian Community Action Program funded by USAID, aims at enhancing formal and non-formal education for children and youth through tutoring programs, provision of materials and other assistance. The project is implemented throughout the Gaza Strip, through community organizations that have relevant experience in education, accelerated learning, e-learning and neighborhood-after-school-activities. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
-Contributes towards developing work plans and follow up of implementation of ongoing education project activities. 
-Work cooperatively with Mercy Corps staff, local community, partner NGOs, PA bodies and other parties.
-Assists in the design and organization of a large range of trainings
-Regularly conducts field visits to the project sites to monitor ongoing work.
-Generate verbal and written translations of pertinent project documentation as needed/required.
-Participates in relevant (external and internal) project evaluations and/or needs assessments.
-Develops, in cooperation with Mercy Corps’ DM&E department, evaluation strategy and monitoring tools.
-Leads in planning baseline as well as end line data collection in line with the established evaluation strategy.
-Regularly reports on project implementation/ progress to Program Officer.
-Contributes towards coordinating relevant activities with other organizations.
-Liaises and coordinates with other Mercy Corps departments as needed.
-Performance of work beyond normal office hours as required, without additional compensation.
-Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None.

ACCOUNTABILITY
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Program Officer
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Program Staff, HR, Admin, Finance and Procurement staff

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
1-University degree in education, social sciences, project management or related field.
2-At least three years of work experience in a relevant field.
3-Understanding of the social, political, and economic context of Palestinian territories, especially in the Gaza Strip.
4-Excellent writing skills in English and Arabic.
5-Proficiency in MS Office.

SUCCESS FACTORS:
1-Excellent communication and coordination skills, with strong personality.
2-Excellent planning and administration skills.
3-Initiative, self-reliant and cooperative.
4-Excellent time and organizational management skills.
5-Excellent ability to work under pressure and carry out multiple tasks.


Qualified persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a one page cover letter and their CV by e-mail to                  

no later than Thursday, September 13, 2012.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate in the email subject; Edcucation Program Coordinator.
No application will be accepted if the email subject is not mentioned in the email subject line.
Please apply separate application for each position you are interested in.