Project Coordinator

MA’AN Development Center is an independent Palestinian development and training institution established in January, 1989, registered by law as a non-profit organization.  The main office is located in Ramallah and the four branch offices are located in Gaza, KhanYounis, Tulkarem and Jenin.  MA’AN's work is informed by the necessity of creating independent, self-reliant initiatives that lead to the development of human resources for sustainable development, which incorporate values of self-sufficiency and self-empowerment. 

MA’AN Development Center has awarded grant to implement Agriculture Project in Gaza Strip. the project will help small scale female and male farmers focused on plant and animal production to improve their livelihoods through increasing their production capacity and productivity, and seeking for the following vacancy:

Position title:Project Coordinator
Project Duration:1 Year, Possibility for extension.

Tasks and responsibilities: 

-Administrative and technical supervision, follow up and implementation of project's activities.
-Preparation ofdetailed and effective project action plans.
-Supervision of technical and field staff involved in the project.
-Close Follow up on the implementation of the different components of theproject.
-Develop the necessary administrative procedures to effectively achieve project deliverables and outcomes.
-Ensure all project activities are implemented in a timely manner andaccording to donor’s rules and regulations.
-Plan and conduct regular field visits to ensure proper activities implementation on the ground.
-Prepare periodical reports asrequested by MA'AN and donor in consultation with the Project Manager.
-Assist the financedepartment in preparing periodic financial documents and reports
-Assist the Monitoring and Evaluating officer for monitoring and evaluation of the project by reporting to donoron the project outputs and outcomes.
-Identify needs of the Community or target groups of project.
-To document all activities of the project and maintainan efficient project filing system including all project related documents.
-Communicating with colleagues based on teamwork spirit.

Directly Reporting to:Project Manager / Program Officer

Qualifications:

-Bachelor degree from recognized university.
-Minimum 3 years of professional experience in project management, preferably with experience in agriculture and food security sectorwith NGO's.
-Good knowledge of the Agriculture Sector main elements.
-Excellent networking and coordination skills.
-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.


SUCCESS FACTORS:

- Excellent communication and coordination skills, with strong personality.
- Excellent planning and administration skills .
- Initiative, self-reliant and cooperative .
- Excellent time and organizational management skills.
- Excellent ability to work under pressure and carry out multiple tasks.

Candidates with experience in the following fields are encouraged to apply for this position, Cover letter and curriculum vitae in English or Arabic are to be submitted by email to
 

[email protected]

please ensure that you state the title of the postthat you are applying for as subject of your email PROJECT COORDINATOR.

Deadline for submission: Must be delivered before 04:00PM on Tuesday 28TH June2016.