Project Coordinator

Job Title:Project Coordinator
Date Posted: May 25th, 2013
Application Deadline: June 1st, 2013
Post Type: Full time
Duration: one year renewable
Start Date: 1st July, 2013

Duty Station: Ramallah with frequent visits to Jerusalem

Organization Description

 Al-Mada for Arts-Based Community Development: is a development organization which specializes in the application and proliferation of music and expressive art therapy to support and address the needs of a diverse community. The multifaceted benefits of this established field of health care, makes it particularly suitable to effective community development. Through direct interventions and the training of community workers in the fields of health, education, human rights, gender, advocacy and culture Al Mada works to advance self expression, inclusion, therapy, social justice in Palestine.

Responsibilities:

Al-Mada is looking for a Project Coordinator to work on an arts-based youth project in Ramallah and Jerusalem.  Under the supervision of the Al-Mada’s executive director, and its standards, procedures, specifications and codes,  the coordinator shall be responsible for:
-Planning, designing and organizing and follow up all  project’s activities and events, and maintain accurate and up-to-date actions with regards to implemented activities, track responses and advise the director of the status of the project.
-Administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to, database maintenance, contracts/payments, partners follow-up, networking and reporting;
-Playing an active role in community outreach, liaison, and networking with partners, participants, and local community groups,
-Encouraging participation in, and advocate for cultural activities.
-Attend project coordination meetings as requested or required.
-Perform additional assignments and responsibilities as requested by the director and the technical advisor.
-In close coordination with finance team, monitor and track the budget, and gather information necessary to report to donor/s on current and/or completed grant programs.
-Provide regular written updates/reports to donors in both Arabic and English.
-Assist with special activities that increase Al-Mada’s visibility, including proper follow up of Al-Mada’s website and media.

Qualifications:
-University degree in business administration, management, social science, or other related fields.
-At Least three years experience in administrative work related to project management / coordination in Civil Society organizations
-Back ground  knowledge, experience,  and /or artistic skills in any artistic field is an asset.
-High organizational and follow up skills
-Excellent Communication and negotiation skills.
-Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
-Ability to operate standard computer soft ware.
-Holder of Jerusalem ID.
-Ability to work on own initiative as well as a part of a team.
-Energetic and able to work under stressful conditions meeting strict deadlines.


How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, a resume including the salary history and/or expected salary, and list of references by June 1st, 2013 to:  [email protected]. Only successful applicants will be contacted for Interview and  technical Exam.

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