Project Coordinator

Catholic Relief Services is an international aid agency and has been present in the Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza for over 60 years. The CRS JWBG country program currently supports development/ relief programs and activities in the sectors of humanitarian assistance, youth development, education, and peace & justice.
Position Title: Project Coordinator (PC)
Location: Gaza
Job summary
The Project Coordinator (PC) will assist in the implementation of a grassroots-level
peacebuilding program working with youth in the West Bank and Gaza. The PC will
coordinate the implementation of project activities in Gaza, including planning with the
local partner, organizing events with community members, and timely/accurate reporting.
Primary responsibilities, including but not limited to:
1- Coordinate and oversee program implementation of youth-led activities of the peacebuilding project in Gaza in close cooperation with the local partner and Chief of Party (CoP), Gaza Field Manager (GFM), and Project Officer (PO).
2- Assist in formulation of project work plan to support project set-up with the Gaza local
partner(s) including initial assessments, team selection, community project selection, and regular monitoring.
3- Assist GFM to mobilize community members and volunteers for inclusion in relevant project activities.
4- Conduct field monitoring visits of project activities and liaise closely with, CoP, GFM, and PO to ensure quality implementation.
5- Maintain financial management of project activities and advise CoP, GFM, PO and finance team of significant over or under spending.
6- Narrative reporting to CRS per reporting schedule, including “Stories from the field”
7- Manage administration and filing systems for the project in Gaza, including contracts,
correspondence, meeting minutes, copying, etc.
Qualifications
1- University degree in relevant field, preferably with some formal peacebuilding study.
2- Minimum of two years work experience in civil society work in Gaza Strip with experience in community mobilization, organization and mediation among local actors using participatory methods.
3- Good writing and communication skills in both English and Arabic.
4- Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
5- Proven ability to develop progress reports.
6-Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel).
7- Basic knowledge of USG-funded programs.
Application deadline: 18 August.2009 Send CV and cover letter to [email protected]