Program Assistant

Title: Program Assistant

Location: Ramallah, Palestine

Contract Length: one year contract, renewable upon fund availability

Contract type: Full-time

About Teach For Palestine

Teach for Palestine is a newly established independent Palestinian NGO, active in the West Bank, with the purpose of contributing to quality inclusive education for every child in Palestine, through fostering innovative teaching and learning and improving the quality learning environments in marginalized schools. TFP will work to develop collective leadership by investing in promising leaders who commit to teach in vulnerable schools and become lifelong advocates for the right of every child to learn in safe and quality learning environments and take actions towards achieving this right. Teach for Palestine has signed a MoU with Teach for All to be part of its global network.

Learn more: https://teachforpalestine.org/

Role purpose:

This role will support the programs department to ensure a high quality and timely implementation and administration of the “Teacher Development Program” which objective is to conduct a comprehensive training program to build the fellows capacities through innovative teaching and learning methodologies, focusing on inclusive education, leadership, PSS, STEAM, Digitalization, and life skills. The program assistant will provide support in the facilitation of the training sessions, reporting, ensuring program visibility, and logistical support.

Scope of role:

Reports to: Programs Manager

Direct reports: None

Internal relations: Programs manager and the admin and finance department team

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Develop a comprehensive implementation plan for program activities, and ensuring follow-up and successful execution accordingly in a manner that aligns with the program’s objectives, budget and timeframe.
• Arrange for and attend scheduled field visits to oversee and assess the program’s ongoing progress and provide regular feedback to management.
• Organize for and participate in trainings, meetings, workshops, and other activities related to the program.
• Manage program participant’s database, keeping an updated and accurate record of program fellow’s data.
• Produce quality activity and program implementation reports as requested in a timely manner.
• Maintain and build strong relations with local partner organizations and institutions, including private-educational, and public-sector partners.
• Provide support and ensure logistic needs are met in relation to key organizational priorities such as the summer institute, selection, and outreach activities.
• Ensure that all documentation is maintained appropriately, particularly of the program’s success stories.
• Work closely with the admin and finance team for the purpose of preparing relevant contracts and agreements that comply with the local laws, and on all financial and logistical issues.
• Draft articles that effectively describe the program's ongoing activities and publish them on Teach for Palestine’s website and social media pages to ensure visibility.
• Other duties as assigned by the Programs Manager.

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Job qualifications:

• University degree in development, social sciences, education, or any other related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in program management or coordination with NGOs in the education field.

Required skills and competencies:

• Organizational skills, time management and ability to follow-up on tasks.
• Networking skills, able to build relations and work with local partner organizations.
• Effective coordination and report writing skills.

• Good knowledge of project management.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Fluency in Arabic and English languages.
• Computer literacy especially in Microsoft excel, word and PowerPoint.
• Compliance with Teach For Palestine procedures and regulations and adhering to its principles as demonstrated in its manuals and policies.

Personal attributes:

• Working under pressure, independently and with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work within and contribute to the team.
• Innovation and problem solving, able to identify problems and offer solutions.
• Proactivity, cooperation, and positive attitude.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to the email: [email protected] indicating the position title and location in the subject line, no later than March 11,2024.