Project Coordinator

Youth Empowerment Center (YEC) is Palestinian non-governmental non-profit organization,working to support the development of Palestinian youth, to lead children, adolescents to discover their purpose, while promoting positive change in the community through Psychosocial support , hygiene promotion and advocacy programs .

YEC has recently awarded grant from Oxfam GB to implement:
Improving Public health conditions & support to Vulnerable communities in Urban areas of the Gaza strip
YEC  is seeking a qualified young professional to apply for the post of:

at the organization's main office in Gaza city .
Duration:8 months – With possibility of extensionbased on availability of funds.
Position: Full – time, 36 working hours per week

Tasks and responsibilities:
 The project Coordinator is expected to perform the following responsibilities, but not limited to:
1-Administrative and technical supervision, follow up and implementation of the project activities.
2-Prepare detailed and effective project action plan.
3-Supervision of technical and professional staff involved in the project activities that fall within his/her responsibility.
4-Close Follow up on the implementation of the different components of the project including Hygiene promotion campaign & mass media hygiene awareness campaign.
5-Develop the necessary administrative procedures to effectively achieve projectdeliverables and outcomes.
6-Ensure all project activities are implemented in a timely manner and according to donor’s rules and regulations.
7-Plan and conduct regular field visits to ensure proper activities implementation on the ground.
8-Prepare periodical reports as requested by YEC and donor in consultation with the Project Manager.
9-Assist the finance department in preparing periodic financial documents and reports
10-Assist the Project Manager in monitoring and evaluating the project by reporting to donor on the project outputs and outcomes.
11-Identify needs of the community or target groups of project.
12-Contribute to the development of new project ideas in the field of work.
13-Develop mechanisms to monitor and  evaluate project to ensure achievement of specific goals and within the time plan set.
14-To document all activities of the project and maintain an efficient project filing system including all project related documents.
15-Work to weave a vast network of relationships with target groups (people and civil organizations, governmental and private sector) and stay in contact with the needs of those groups and coordination with them.
17-Communicating with colleagues based on teamwork spirit.
18-Commitment and respect for the laws, policies and internal regulations of YEC.
19-Perform any other tasks required by supervisor or YEC Director.

Qualification and experience :
- BA in Business administration, health studies,  social sciences, or related studies.
-Three years of professional experience in project management, preferably with experience in working with NGO's.
-Excellent networking and coordination skills and good understanding of cultural & gender sensitivity.
-Professional level in both Arabic & English language skills.
-Excellent reporting and formal writing skills in both English & Arabic.
-Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
-Advanced computer literacy.
-Ability to work under pressure and within a team.
-Ability to start working immediately.

Applications:
Interested applicants are encouraged to send their CV’sand cover letterin English MS word document to the following email: [email protected] indicating the vacancy title as mail subject.

Deadline "Closing Date" is 5th ofJuly, 2012 at 12:00 PM.  
Youth Empowerment Centeraddress : Gaza City, Al-Naffar Building, Near to Al-Shifa Tower, 2nd Floor.Tel:08-2889662
Only short listed candidates will contacted.
YEC believes in equal opportunities for both gender