Project Coordinator

The Economic and Social Development Centre of Palestine (ESDC) is an independent Palestinian non-profit civil society organization.  ESDC is implementing a five months project that aims to safeguard farmer’s livelihood in Absan Alkabera and Absan Al Jadidah in Gaza.  ESDC seeks an experienced and committed professional for the post of a Project Coordinator based in Gaza and works through its Ramallah office.

Duration: up to 5 Months.

Tasks and responsibilities:
-Prepare detailed and effective project action plans;
-Close follow up on the implementation of the different components of the project;
-Produce the technical specifications and prepare all the procurement documents tenders, price offers, TORs, and other needed documents;
-Manage the overall project financial issues, including the budget and   payments’ financial cycle; 
-Prepare periodical reports as requested by ESDC and donor in consultation with the Program Manager;
-Represent ESDC in the coordination meetings with partners;
-Accessing the project locations;
-Coordinate & communicate with the stakeholders at the field level and formulate local committees as needed;
-Prepare the needed templates & forms such as applications, contracts, handing over forms, etc.
-Perform all the project activities starting with announcing, beneficiaries selections, handing over, ensuring the specifications, monitoring the progress;
-Drafting the final report;
-Perform any other tasks required by supervisor or ESDC Director.

Required Background, Experiences & Skills:
-University degree: BA in Agriculture, or other related field
-Minimum three years of professional experience in project coordination specifically in humanitarian projects with NGO’s.
-Experience in the field of agriculture and food security.
-Fluency in both English & Arabic languages, both written and oral communication skills.
-Excellent reporting skills in both English & Arabic.
-Strong M & E skills.
-Advanced computer literacy.
-Valid driver license is a plus.


Interested applicants must submit:
a-A resume with three references.
b-A cover letter explaining their suitability for the position.
Please submit your application by e- mail to [email protected] , no later than, Thursday November 13, 2014 and include the job title in your email subject and cover letter. Applications received after this date or that do not meet the qualifications above will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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